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Midnight confessions I was very drawn into this story. The voice and captivating pace of this narrative brought me into a whole other dimension of experience--as told by this simple, Iowan; this minister at mid century and at the twilight of his years. I had a problem-though-visualizing this 76 year old having such a young son! And I haven't seen anyone here make any remark on this. (The very idea of having an elder female--say giving birth close to aged 50--and having the same non-blinking sense of acceptance would most likely not be the case!) But beyond this minor issue, this is a moving story that convincingly portrays issues between fathers and sons through various periods of American history. I recommend-- along with the equally compelling (and lesser-known), SIMON LAZARUS. Quite a contrast to this-- with an 18 year old's view of his elders, both known and yet to be discovered.