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Allegory
Paperback
Series: Epiphany, Book 1
Publisher Price: $19.95
ISBN13: 9781665312622
Publisher: Booklogix
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Amid the icy waters of the Yukon Delta and the vast landscapes of Alaska, Allegory unfolds as a haunting tale of legacy, survival, and transformation through the eyes of a proud elder, a struggling family, and a young dreamer. Jack Martin Haley weaves an allegorical masterpiece that reflects on the resilience of the human spirit.
When Fred, a decorated war hero turned weary elder, faces the erosion of his dignity and health, his journey intersects with the lives of Sophie, his steadfast wife and Jere, an idealistic youth seeking his own path to faith and meaning. At the heart of their stories is the epic metaphor of the salmon's migration--an enduring symbol of sacrifice, perseverance, and rebirth.
As Fred grapples with his past and the relentless pull of his ancestry as Christian Grandson, Allegory explores themes of tradition, faith and the delicate balance between embracing change and preserving one's roots. Haley's vivid prose and deeply human characters invite readers into a world where every choice, every struggle, is imbued with profound meaning.
Discover a story of epiphanies great and small, of humanity in its most vulnerable and triumphant moments.
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