The Legend of Sander Grant

I love Marc Phillips

When I first read this book and finished that last page, I dropped to my knees and cried. This story is a beautifully written tale, I've actually shared it. When people ask me that question, "well, what's it about?", I have a hard time nut shelling it. But here goes.

It's about a "fe fi fo fum" giant, Sander, whose family line descends from angels and end up in our time in an east Texas town, Dixon, who own a cattle ranch. From here it gets tough to describe. There is lesson in religion, history, the importance of education, preachers, art, cattle ranching, family growth and unity, despair, loads of wit with a Texas twang, a battle with God, misfortune, dead dads talking, pastures, cows, a mom who talks to God herself, BSE, suffering and love. The story is about Sander coming to terms with who he is and where he comes from. The characters are so believable and intertwine so nicely together, I felt I wanted to be related to some of them.

Mr. Phillips has done an outstanding job with this debut novel and I so look forward to reading his next. I love the way he writes in full circle and I may become his number one fan. I highly suggest you read this book. Oh. and I didn't cry because it was sad, I cried because it was that beautiful. What a great story.

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