Saving Grace (short story)
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| "Saving Grace" | |
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| Short story by Orson Scott Card | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Maps in a Mirror |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Publication date | 1990 |
"Saving Grace" is a short story by American writer Orson Scott Card. It appears in his short story collection Maps in a Mirror.
Plot summary
[edit]Saving Grace follows the journey of Billy, a young boy growing up in the United States with his single mother, who struggles financially. Deeply devoted to faith healing and religious television, Billy idolizes TV healer Bucky Fay. After an accident leaves him paralyzed, he is taken to one of Fay’s shows, only to realize the healer is a fraud. However, months later, Billy discovers he possesses a genuine ability to heal himself. As news of his gift spreads, Bucky Fay reappears, attempting to exploit Billy for his own gain. Over time, Billy and his mother establish a routine of helping those who seek healing. Years later, Madeleine, the first person Billy had ever healed, moves in with them.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Shlozberg, Reuven (2004). "Miracles beyond doubt. Quests for meaning and processes of sanctification in Orson Scott Card's Cruel Miracles". Religiologiques. 30: 45–62.
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