David Guterson
5 SeriesDavid Guterson is an American author known for his literary fiction novels, as well as his short stories, poems, and essays. He holds an M.A. from the University of Washington and is a Guggenheim Fellow. Guterson co-founded Field's End, an organization dedicated to supporting writers.
In David Guterson's "Our Lady of the Forest," teenager Ann Holmes, a troubled runaway, experiences visions of the Virgin Mary while picking mushrooms in North Fork, Washington. As these apparitions continue, the struggling logging town transforms into a pilgrimage site for the faithful and desperate. Ann's deepening involvement blurs the lines between sanctity and insanity, drawing a diverse crowd to witness the potential miracle. The novel intricately weaves the extraordinary with the ordinary, exploring the impact of perceived divine intervention on a small community.
