Peace Like a River - Leif Enger

http://www.powells.com/biblio/17-9780802139252-2 - 11-year old Rueben was born with weak lungs and brought to life by a miracle seemingly performed by his own father. After his mother runs off, Rueben lives poor but content with his father, his older brother Davy, and his younger sister Swede - a budding writer far too wise for her age and reminiscent of Scout Finch. When Davy is put on trial for murder and escapes from jail, Reuben's world is turned upside-down and his family heads out West. As Reuben bears witness to his father's many miracles, marvels at his sister's intelligence, and endures his failing health, he tells the story of his life from the perspective of his older self, yet still through the eyes of an innocent 11-year old boy. I loved this book - I always enjoy stories told by children, and with a little faith and family thrown in, this made for a very exciting and touching book. A definite highlight of my past few weeks of reading.