Gates of Reconciliation

In this anthology of essays, fiction, and poetry set in South America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and elsewhere, a diverse group of writers explores the role of literature in confronting the most pressing issue of our time: how individuals, communities, and nations can reconcile differences and grievances and forge a future with a renewed sense of dignity and mutual respect. In these works, past and present conflicts--some resolved and some not--are illuminated by literature, uncovering the complexities, subtleties, gestures, and necessary deliberations of forgiveness and healing.