Leif Enger

About the Author

Enger was born in Minnesota in 1961. His father was a band director and his mother was a teacher at Osakis High School in Minnesota. Enger attended Moorhead State University and received a degree in English. At Moorhead, he met his wife, Robin Reed. Following graduation, Enger spent sixteen years working for the Minnesota Public Radio, and he co-wrote five mystery novels with his brother, Lin Enger, under the name L. L. Enger. Peace Like a River was Enger's debut solo novel and received several awards, including the ALA Alex Award for the best adult novel for teens. Enger and his wife live on 56 acres near Aiken, Minnesota with their two sons.

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Peace Like a River

Reuben, the narrator, spends his first twelve minutes of life not breathing, and he nearly dies. When his father (Jeremiah Land) picks up baby Reuben and commands him to breathe in the name of God... view guide