#thegreatbelievers

[spiritualkhazaana]

The Great Believers: A Journey Through Loss, Love, and the Enduring Power of Connection

Rebecca Makkai’s The Great Believers (2018) is a masterful blend of historical fiction and contemporary drama that weaves together two timelines to explore the enduring impact of love, grief, and resilience. Shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize and a finalist for the National Book Award, this novel transcends its setting to deliver a universal message about human connection and the scars left by societal neglect. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dissect the book’s intricate structure, analyze its themes, and uncover the profound truths Makkai embeds in her storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned reader of literary fiction or new to the genre, this review promises to deepen your understanding of a novel that has captivated readers worldwide. More details…

[jammybaldivino]

“I think that’s the saddest thing in the world, the failure of love. Not hatred, but the failure of love. And was friendship that different in the end from love? You took the possibility of sex out of it, and it was all about the moment anyway. Being here, right now, in someone's life. Making room for someone in yours. Rebecca Makkai, The Great Believers Spanning three decades and two continents, The Great Believers is the story of a group of friends and their stirring emotional journey through the 1980s AIDS crisis in Chicago and its effects on the contemporary lives of survivors. This book is beautiful, gripping and important. Having been too young and too far removed from the AIDS epidemic, it’s hard to imagine what it must have been like to watch huge portions of your community become sick and die of this disease with no treatment options and so much stigma. This is novel is heartbreaking and healing at the same time and I will carry that in my heart for a long, long time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 13.08.2022 #thegreatbelievers #rebeccamakkai https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMwMHuvxrH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[snavingcentral]

My heart is both full and broken. If you are part of the LGBTQA+ community, if you are an ally, if you have love and hope for humanity, please give this a read. Also, support your local library or locally owned book stores. And to end please follow my good friend, @boundtotheletter She recommended this book to me and I couldn’t be more pleased, moved, and in awe. . . . #thegreatbelievers #rebeccamakkai (at Biddeford, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXwkeOjoUK/?igshid=gq5bwoptbff9

[escondidolibrary]

Join us on Saturday, October 19th, from 10:30 to 11:45 AM for the next Rincón Literario's featured book discussion! We'll be discussing the 2019 One Book San Diego choice, "The Great Believers," by Rebecca Makkai! . Rincón Literario welcomes both English and Spanish speakers, but you do not have to be bilingual to participate! Join us and connect with your community! . --------------------------- ¡Únase a nosotros el sábado 19 de octubre de 10:30 a 11:45 a.m. para la próxima discusión sobre el libro destacado de Rincón Literario! ¡Discutiremos la elección de One Book San Diego para 2019, "The Great Believers", de Rebecca Makkai! . Rincón Literario le da la bienvenida a personas que hablan inglés y español, ¡pero no tiene que ser bilingüe para participar! ¡Únete a nosotros y conéctate con tu comunidad! . . #escolibrary #escondidolibrary #escondidoca #rinconliterario #TheGreatBelievers #RebeccaMakkai #bookclub #library #biblioteca #leer #libros https://www.instagram.com/p/B3vA8JhJSNX/?igshid=xp7rj4i9bdx4

[escondidolibrary]

Have you read the One Book, One San Diego 2019 selection, "The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai? Join us our 2nd Tuesday Book Club discussion this coming Tuesday, October 8th from 5:30 to 6:45 PM upstairs in the Turrentine Room! . We want to hear your impressions and offer you another way to connect with your San Diego community! . #escolibrary #onebookonesandiego #thegreatbelievers #rebeccamakkai #library #bookclub #2ndtuesdaybookclub #2019selection #sandiegocounty #read https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Qc4eKJhjl/?igshid=1c0c2t9hux14w

[aragiauthors]

"He's kind of a red flag artist. Everyone thinks they have a Modigliani, and no one does." Here's another addition to the #thegreatbelievers art gallery! @rebeccamakkai @vikingbooks #authorsofinstagram #aragiauthors #literaryagency #art #agentlife #books #modigliani #bookstagram #readinglife #booksofinstagram #bibliophile