In Gods Country [Paperback]

Douglas Kennedy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 1996

Though much has been written about the political implications of the religious revival which has engulfed America in recent years, a question remains unanswered: what pushes its people into 'declaring for Jesus'? Douglas Kennedy spent a long hot summer cruising through that expanse of the American South known as 'The Bible Belt' exploring that question. In a remarkable journey into one of the strangest corners of the United States, Kennedy finds himself spending time in Miami with a one-time member of the Mafia turned charismatic preacher, discovering Christian heavy metal music in Nashville, and visiting Death Row in South Carolina with an evangelist who ministers to the condemned. Repeatedly discovering the extraordinary within the ordinary, IN GOD'S COUNTRY is a profound, yet brilliantly entertaining exploration of life in late twentieth century America.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A splendid ride through America's spiritual junk yard' Malise Ruthven, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A fascinating insight into both a country and Christianity' SUNDAY TIMES 'It took me closer to the saccharine yearnings of American religiousity than anything I have read' THE DAILY TELEGRAPH 'His book is decent, compassionate and funny. It needed to be written, and it certainly needs to be read' THE SUNDAY PRESS '[A] splendidly entertaining myth-buster.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Kennedy has an unerring eye for the absurd but is never superior or judgemental: the book works because it bristles with lived experience.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A crazy, fascinating read.' THE LIST 'The best kind of travel writing.' BIRMINGHAM POST 'Kennedy's stories make for entertaining and thought-provoking reading.' MANCHESTER METRO NEWS 'An entertaining yet profound exploration of simple, fundamentalist faith.' BOOKS MAGAZINE

About the Author

Douglas Kennedy is the author of many novels including THE DEAD HEART (now being filmed by the makers of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT) and three travel books. Born in New York City in 1955, he lives in London with his wife and two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Abacus (January 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034910719X
• ISBN-13: 978-0349107196
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.1 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,803,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Douglas Kennedy is the author of ten novels, including the international bestseller Leaving the World and The Moment. His work has been translated into 22 languages, and in 2007 he received the French decoration of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Born in Manhattan, he now has homes in London, Paris, and Maine, and has two children.