Beneficence

After a sudden and terrible loss, a loving family finds their way back to the goodness and peace they once shared through forgiveness, understanding, and the strength of their bond. "Beneficence" is a literary historical novel that explores the journey of grief and healing, offering readers a profound understanding of the human heart and the power of love.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

After experiencing a sudden and devastating loss, how does a loving family find their way back to the goodness and peace they once shared? This literary historical novel has been praised by reviewers and readers alike as "hauntingly beautiful," "a masterpiece of compassion," and "a page-turner and an artistic triumph." Written by a masterful storyteller, this book explores the journey we take through grief to healing.

In the midst of what seems like a nearly perfect life, Doris Senter expresses a sense of gratitude but also apprehension. "We can never know what will come," she remarks. However, an unimaginable tragedy abruptly transforms the Senter family of five into a family of four, shattering everything they believed in. Sorrow and guilt consume the family, as they struggle to cope with their loss. Gradually, the surviving family members find their way to forgiveness—of themselves and of each other.

Few writers possess the depth of understanding of the human heart and the weight of grief as New York Times bestselling author Meredith Hall (Without a Map). Beneficence is a radiant novel that explores the themes of goodness and love, both its blessings and its responsibilities. It will leave a lasting impression on readers long after they turn the last page. With a rare tenderness and compassion, Beneficence showcases broken hearts mending as this family reclaims their love and peace.

"People stay together, fall apart, come back together, altered. It is a book about work, about grief, about thick ongoing love. Hall's prose is hewn, sinewy, with moments of electrifying beauty and grace." - Boston Globe

"One of the best books I've ever read." - Simon Van Booy

"As organically as it traveled to heartbreak, Beneficence progresses to the place of wisdom that lies beyond it, where we learn that a home is part of the 'vast world of innocence and harm, not an island beyond it." - Wall Street Journal

"A modern American masterpiece." - Dani Shapiro

"If the word 'luminous' didn't already exist, Beneficence would be the perfect word to describe it. It's a luminous novel that shines a light on the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit." - Goodreads reviewer

In conclusion, Beneficence is a powerful and poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the enduring power of love. Through the journey of the Senter family, readers are invited to reflect on their own experiences of loss and find solace in the healing potential of forgiveness and compassion. This literary masterpiece is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to connect hearts and heal wounds.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 161 x 235 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781567926699