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Book Review of Lying Awake

Lying Awake
Lying Awake
Author: Mark Salzman
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Substores
Book Type: Paperback
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The brevity of this novel makes it even more powerful. It is the story of a very devout Carmelite nun who experiences deeply religious visions, only to learn that they may have been caused by recently-diagnosed epilepsy rather than by faith. It is thought-provoking and poignant.