A Prayer for Owen Meany

Set in the summer of 1953, the story follows two best friends, whose lives are forever altered when a foul ball tragically kills one boy's mother. Owen Meany, who believes he is an instrument of God, grapples with the aftermath of this incident. The narrative explores themes of fate, friendship, and the search for meaning in a world filled with accidents, leading to extraordinary events that unfold in Owen's life.