Religion

"We're going to die, aren't we?"

"Yes."

Two brothers face challenges at sea. A man with special blood approaches his foreboding doom. In a dystopian future, Scouts reflect on the giant leap of mankind. Aided by her friends, an ill girl begins to conquer her challenges. A death row prisoner reaches out for help. A homeless man is absolved from his sins. An old sea captain develops unique plans for his funeral. An actor performs his most difficult role.

The stories in Absolution explore the psychological, emotional, and spiritual struggles of life and death. The characters are enlivened as they strive for value, significance, and meaning.

Is absolution the answer they seek?

With a new afterword"
Acts of Faith" is a remarkable account of growing up Muslim in America and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from one of the most prominent faith leaders in the United States. Eboo Patel's story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people--and of the world-changing potential of an interfaith youth movement.

"From the Trade Paperback edition."