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A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.
 
Praise for The Sparrow
 
“A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review
 
“Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly
 
“Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle
 

The Sparrow

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    A Paperback / softback by Mary Doria Russell

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      Publisher: Random House USA Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/09/1997
      ISBN13: 9780449912553, 978-0449912553
      ISBN10: 0449912558
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.
       
      Praise for The Sparrow
       
      “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review
       
      “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly
       
      “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle
       

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