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| The Variations by John Donatich Release Date: March 2012 |
Publisher description:
A powerful debut novel about a priest who has lost his church, his mentor, and, most upsetting, his ability to pray.
How can Father Dominic protect or guide his parish when everything he loves falls away? How can he counsel Dolores, a troubled teenager prone to emotional panic and spiritual monomania? Or James, a promising African American pianist, struggling to realize his artistic ambitions by bringing his own voice to a piece that has been played by the world's most brilliant pianists, Bach's Goldberg Variations?
Into this mix comes Andrea, a sophisticated New York editor attracted at first by Dom's blog and then by the man himself. Dom's journey from the cloth into the secular world will offer carnal knowledge, but also something deeper, a more resistant knowledge as life fails to offer happiness or redemption for Dom. In prose both searching and graceful, The Variations locates the right metaphor for our times in this story of one man's spiritual disillusion and ache for
self-knowledge.
Thanks to the generosity of Henry Holt and Company, I have two copies of The Variations to give away to two lucky readers. To enter, please leave a comment on this post indicating your desire to enter. Entrants must provide an email address, either in the comment, or by emailing me at Bookgirlblog@hotmail.com. Entries limited to US/Canada residents, and no P.O. Boxes please. Followers of this blog will receive an additional entry. Books will be mailed by the publisher. Winners will be notified by email and will have 72 hours to respond. If no response is received within 72 hours, another winner will be selected. Contest ends on at 11:59 p.m. e.s.t. on February 19, 2012. Good luck to all!
I received an advance reader's edition of The Variations from the publisher.
17 comments:
Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to be entered. kathy(at)bermudaonion.net
This sounds very intriguing and one I'll add to my list. No need to enter me though. I can't find anywhere for the books I already have.
Oh, this book actually sounds quite timely for me, and I would love the chance to read it. Please do enter me in your giveaway, and thanks for hosting it!
zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net
This looks really good. Thanks for the giveaway.
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This intriuging novel appeals to me greatly. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
This fascinating story would be enthralling. Thanks for this giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sounds thought provoking, especiallyh at this time.
This one sounds like a good read.
OOh, sounds like a page-turner. :)
I like the cover too.
Does sound quite interesting. Sign me up! :) eliotseats@mailbundle.com
Looks fantastic-- put my name in that hat of yours: constance@cooterhollow.com
This sounds interesting - please include me.
Ann
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This one sounds great! Please enter me into the drawing. I do follow you in my Google reader, but not sure if I follow you through Google yet. I will momentarily!
andi(dot)miller(at)gmail.com
Sounds like an interesting read! Thanks for the giveaway!
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This looks good. Please enter me.
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Sounds like a story I have not read before! Thanks for the giveaway!
ladybook21@yahoo.com
This one sounds interesting. I wonder how hard it is nowadays for someone to keep their vows of faith when things seem to be falling apart around them. Thanks for the chance to win.
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