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The Book of Ruth

by Jane Hamilton · 1988

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Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel, this exquisite book confronts real-life issues of alienation and violence from which the author creates a stunning testament to the human capacity for mercy…

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Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel, this exquisite book confronts real-life issues of alienation and violence from which the author creates a stunning testament to the human capacity for mercy, compassion and love. “An American beauty this book. … The narrator of Jane Hamilton’s sensational first novel is a holy lusty innocent.”—Vogue

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The Book of Ruth — frequently asked

Is The Book of Ruth on Spotify?
Yes — we've confirmed The Book of Ruth as an audiobook on Spotify. Open it from the links on this page.
Is The Book of Ruth on Apple Books?
Yes — The Book of Ruth is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote The Book of Ruth?
The Book of Ruth is by Jane Hamilton.
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