Anatomy of a miracle the true* story of a paralyzed veteran, a Mississippi convience store, a Vatican investigation, and the spectacular perils of grace : *a novel

A profound new novel about a paralyzed young man's unexplainable recovery-a stunning exploration of faith, science, mystery, and the meaning of life. Rendered paraplegic after a traumatic event four years ago, Cameron Harris has been living his new existence alongside his sister, Tanya, in their bat...

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Main Author: Miles, Jonathan (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Hogarth, [2018]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:A profound new novel about a paralyzed young man's unexplainable recovery-a stunning exploration of faith, science, mystery, and the meaning of life. Rendered paraplegic after a traumatic event four years ago, Cameron Harris has been living his new existence alongside his sister, Tanya, in their battered Biloxi, Mississippi neighborhood where only half the houses made it through Katrina. One stiflingly hot August afternoon, as Cameron sits waiting for Tanya during their daily run to the Biz-E-Bee convenience store, he suddenly and inexplicably rises up and out of his wheelchair. In the aftermath of this "miracle," Cameron finds himself a celebrity at the center of a contentious debate about what's taken place. And when scientists, journalists, and a Vatican investigator start digging, Cameron's deepest secrets-the key to his injury, to his identity, and, in some eyes, to the nature of his recovery-become increasingly endangered. Was Cameron's recovery a genuine miracle, or a medical breakthrough? And, finding himself transformed into a symbol, how can he hope to retain his humanity?
Physical Description:355 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN:0553447580
9780553447583
Author Notes:JONATHAN MILES is the author of the novels Dear American Airlines and Want Not , both New York Times Notable Books. He is a former columnist for the New York Times , has served as a Contributing Editor to magazines ranging from Details to Field & Stream , and his journalism has been frequently anthologized in Best American Sports Writing and Best American Crime Writing. He is also the author of a book on fish and game cookery, The Wild Chef , and competed in the Dakar Rally, an off-road race through Africa.