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In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, an account of himself and his forebears. Ames is the son of an Iowan preacher and the grandson of a minister who, as a young man in Maine, saw a vision of Christ bound in chains and came west to Kansas to fight for abolition: He "preached men into the Civil War", then, at age 50, became a chaplain in the Union Army, losing his right eye in battle.

From the author of Housekeeping, Gilead is the long-hoped-for second novel by one of America's finest writers.

Chosen by the New York Times Book Review as one of the top six novels of 2004.

In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames' life, he begins a letter to his young son, a kind of last testament to his remarkable forebears.

Glory Boughton, aged 38, has returned to Gilead to care for her dying father. Soon her brother, Jack - the prodigal son of the family, gone for 20 years - comes home too, looking for refuge and trying to make peace with a past littered with tormenting trouble and pain.

Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church - the only available shelter from the rain - and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood.

Auf dem Sterbebett schreibt John Ames einen Brief an seinen siebenjährigen Sohn. Dem Kind will er alles erklären: Die Einsicht, mit der man das eigene Leben auf einen Schlag begreift, den Trost, der in einer einzelnen Berührung liegen kann, und den Ort, der sein Ende beschließt: Gilead, die kleine Stadt unter dem unermesslichen Himmel des Westens, leicht wie Staub und so schwer wie die Welt.

Robinson tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the prodigal son of Gilead’s Presbyterian minister, and his romance with Della Miles, a high-school teacher who is also the child of a preacher. Their deeply felt, tormented, star-crossed interracial romance resonates with all the paradoxes of American life, then and now.

There's something strange happening on Gilead Lane!A mysterious new neighbor has everyone talking! But what's the real story behind the rumors? It's the town's biggest mystery, and the Morrison kids want to know the truth about Crazy Grace.The Morrisons are a family trying to live by God's Word while dealing with life's everyday challenges. When Brooke stresses out about her first day in high school, or when Michael tries to be nice to the meanest girl in school, how does God help them through it all?

A broken family discovers the healing balm of Gilead! Becca and Luke's mom walked out on them when they were kids. Now they're teenagers and starting to figure life out on their own. So why has Joan Taylor come back? With the Morrisons standing close to this hurting family, this season will stretch everyone's faith and trust like no other time in their young lives, and lead them to discover God's overwhelming peace.

Hope in the midst of turmoil.... Down Gilead Lane! Been left wondering what happened to Mr. Key's house? Who's moving in? And who are all those new people in town? And more importantly, "is God in Pittsburgh?" This is where you'll find out the answers to all of those questions and more! This season is paced with extended scenes and lots of great adventure from your favorite town and your favorite characters.

An unexpected someone finds hope... Down Gilead Lane! When a new star quarterback comes to town, the Richters feel threatened - and they'll do just about anything to get Caleb back on the field. But what they don't see coming is an unlikely friendship that turns the threat into an answered prayer. Through the real-to-life stories, this season will teach you how to live out the Beatitudes in every situation you tackle!

Since we first heard from the Morrison family on a quiet road in a small town, we've come a long way. Kids have grown up, graduated, and moved away from home. New members have joined the family. This season, find out who's behind Peace of Heaven, how Monica Richter can get herself out of the mess she's in, and what significant life choices are made. Find out what happens when the pieces of the puzzle ultimately fall into place in Coleraine.

Meet Maya Richter - the meanest girl in the whole school !In fact, her whole family seems to enjoy pushing their way to the top and letting everyone else know about it. But why don't the Richters want anyone to get to know Grace Andrews? That's what the Morrison kids want to find out as they try to introduce God's love to this hurting family.

Change is in the air... Down Gilead Lane! College life for Brooke, a new addition to the family, and the office of Mayor for John - all situations that can bring stress, discomfort - and opportunities to trust. The Morrisons learn to turn to God for the answers to all of these changes and more in 12 compelling episodes.

Hearts and lives will change... Down Gilead Lane! The winds of change are sweeping through Coleraine, and the Morrison family is right in the center of it all! Who will leave, and who will make a complete turn-around? How will the Morrison kids react to all the changes?

Maya RIchter's new faith is put to the ultimate test when her family aims to keep her far away from her new Christian friends. But why doesn't Tom Richter want his daughter spending time with Grace Andrews and the Morrisons? That's just one of the questions that leads the kids on their search for answers to Coleraine's biggest secret.

Opposing forces clash... Down Gilead Lane! With the growing presence of the Peace of Heaven group in Coleraine, lots of new people are moving to town. Some citizens are excited about the promised growth, but others are skeptical. It seems everybody is taking sides! What will become of the idyllic little town of Coleraine - especially Gilead Lane? Will the Morrisons be stretched to their limits? And are the Richters in over their heads? This season contains the answers to these questions and more!

When things seem to be spinning out of our control, it can be hard to remember that God always has a plan--and we can trust Him no matter what! It's an important lesson the Morrisons will learn in this exciting season of Down Gilead Lane!

Operation Lemonade starts to unravel the secret... Down Gilead Lane! Now the town's biggest mystery is about to be uncovered: What happened the night that Grace Andrews became blind and orphaned? And who's behind the cover-up? As the Morrisons grow in their faith and undersstanding of true forgiveness, you'll hear of God's unchanging truths in these 12 powerful episodes.

Join Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland, Sana Qadar, and Natalie Hambly every week with SBS' award-winning The Handmaid's Tale companion podcast, Eyes on Gilead. There is a lot going on in this series and we think it helps to talk it out at the end of every episode. BEST COMPANION PODCAST - FINALIST - 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards BEST ARTS & CULTURE PODCAST - BRONZE AWARD - 2020 Australian Podcast Awards BEST FANCAST - 2019 Australian Podcast Awards

Windham Manthus is the captain of the Starship Gilead, the most powerful vessel in the sector. He’s battled space pirates and territorial warlords in order to protect his people and his ship. His reputation as a laudable commander has spread across the galaxy, but rumors have begun that he’s losing his edge. When a sect of fanatical cultists murder an entire colony, in order to resurrect an ancient alien god, Windham’s skill is put to the test. He must battle an armada of enemy gunships, hostile space marines, and save the galaxy from total destruction.