We Sinners: A Novel

[IReallyAmHopewell]

This books sounds good (from Amazon)

"The Rovaniemis and their nine children belong to a deeply traditional church (no drinking, no dancing, no TV) in modern-day Michigan. A normal family in many ways, the Rovaniemis struggle with sibling rivalry, parental expectations, and forming their own unique identities in such a large family. But when two of the children venture from the faith, the family fragments and a haunting question emerges: Do we believe for ourselves, or for each other? Each chapter is told from the distinctive point of view of a different Rovaniemi, drawing a nuanced, kaleidoscopic portrait of this unconventional family. The children who reject the church learn that freedom comes at the almost unbearable price of their close family ties, and those who stay struggle daily with the challenges of resisting the temptations of modern culture. With precision and potent detail, We Sinners follows each character on their journey of doubt, self-knowledge, acceptance, and, ultimately, survival. "

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080509 ... =390919011

[debrand]

The children who reject the church learn that freedom comes at the almost unbearable price of their close family tie

This should not happen. Not believing shouldn't destroy the closeness or love of your relatives. If parents and siblings can't accept that a family member might be a little different, how deep was their love in the first place?

It sounds like an interesting book.

[holierthanyou]

Thanks for the great recommendation, that sounds exactly like my type of novel.