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God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America

Lyz Lenz
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God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Lyz Lenz

God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Midwestern United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America by Lyz Lenz explores the shifting religious landscape in America's heartland. Through personal experiences and interviews, Lenz examines the intersections of faith, culture, and identity, highlighting how individuals navigate belief amid societal changes and personal challenges.

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,589 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lyz Lenz's God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America is a poignant exploration of religion intersecting with culture and politics. Praised for its insightful narrative and introspective approach, it captures the complexities of faith in a divided landscape. Some critics note occasional bias, but it remains a compelling read on evolving American spiritual identities.

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Who Should Read God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America?

Readers interested in God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America by Lyz Lenz would likely enjoy exploring themes of religion, identity, and cultural change in the Midwest. Fans of Sarah Smarsh’s Heartland or J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy may find this work compelling due to its insightful commentary on Middle America.

4.1

1,589 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Midwestern United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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