An American Gospel

In this evocative memoir, Erik Reece reflects on his complex relationship with Christianity following the suicide of his father, a Baptist minister. Raised by his grandparents in rural Virginia, Reece embarks on a spiritual and literary quest inspired by the Jefferson Bible, seeking an "American gospel" through the works of notable figures like Walt Whitman and William James. This deeply personal narrative intertwines themes of faith, identity, and the historical figures that shape our understanding of spirituality and morality.