Ellen Gilchrist, winner of the National Book Award, is back with her first short story collection in over eight years.
In this collection, 10 unique scenarios depict people dealing with forces beyond their power and control. Somehow, they manage to survive and thrive despite the unfavorable odds. From a Fayetteville, Arkansas teen whose life changes when she joins friends in an effort find survivors of a destructive tornado, to a beautiful and blessed woman without a worry in the world Acts of God gives life and a common sense of strength to each of these survivors.
Recently featured in the Washington Post, Gilchrist’s Acts of God is a truly inspiring collection of tales. See for yourself in the Popular Collection!