About Grace

In Anthony Doerr's debut novel, About Grace, we follow David Winkler, a quiet boy from Anchorage, Alaska, who possesses the unsettling ability to foresee events, including a haunting vision of his infant daughter drowning. To escape this chilling prophecy, David embarks on a journey across thousands of miles, grappling with his past and longing for reconciliation. As he finds refuge on a Caribbean island, he encounters a family that ultimately inspires him to confront his fears and seek out those he left behind. Through lyrical prose, Doerr explores themes of grief, love, and the profound connection to nature and human experience.