Near To the Heart

This semi-autobiographical novel is the story of a young minister's attempt to maintain his allegiance to his faith, his family, and his southern heritage. It is a searing, profound, funny and moving portrayal of his loss of innocence and his quest for authenticity as he navigates the challenges of his journey from the segregated schools of the South, to an Ivy League College, to Oxford, and back, during the difficult years of the Civil Rights struggle and the Vietnam war. It is an unforgettable story.