I read this book on the recommendation of Rick Quinn--my thanks to you, Rick! (Check out his review on Goodreads.)

"God Land" is a profound and thoughtful look at Middle America, the region where I have lived over sixty years, its culture, its faith, and its losses. I did not know the writings of Lyz Lenz before, but appreciate her desire to see as unbiased as possible, her ability to engage various people and cultures in dialogue, and her vulnerability to set her journalism alongside her own life, and say "this is as truthful as I can be right now and if we sit with death as in Holy Saturday, here is where loss and hope abide together." (my quote, not hers)

The divides in the U.S. which became so clear for some of us in 2016 have deep roots in earlier life in this country. And in these early days of the coronavirus (March 2020) when uncertainty is all around, this book is a timely and touching one to read for all sorts of reminders. If you are quarantined, see if you can get a copy of it if you are interested in understanding and contemplating Middle America and our story of faith, loss, and renewal in these days.