Summarized & Analyzed: "Peace Like a River"

By Student World

The story is basically about the reunion of the Land family who were separated after a violent act. Reuben Land, an eleven years old boy, is the narrator of the novel. He suffers from asthma, but he continues to fight against the obstacles and eventually succeeds. The novel was first published in 2001, and it went on to become a bestselling novel in a very short period of time. The author mentions that the title was taken from the lyrics of the hymn "It is Well with My Soul", which, the author says, was performed at his wedding.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1520868375
• ISBN13: 9781520868370
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 93 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"