Gilead a meditative family memoir, written by a dying, 77-year-old pastor and father's to his almost-seven-year-old son.

The story is an extended tale of family and Christian ministry, loss and hope, rhythms of living in a small town on the plains, theology and reflections on a life nearly extinguished.

Gilead reminded me of Tinkers in its perspective from the end of life. I enjoyed Tinkers more than Gilead, though Gilead does have a deeper spiritual grounding.