Ron Rindo's new book, Life, and Death, and Giants, releases on September 9th and I'm SO excited to announce that Ron will be coming to Adams-Friendship to discuss and celebrate his book! I couldn't put this book down and was so moved by the story that I knew I had to get Ron to come to our town and share this wonderful book. If you are part of a book club, put this book on your list to discuss!

Life, and Death, and Giants piqued my interest because it's set right here in our neighborhood. Set in the fictional town of Lakota, WI in Waushara County, a young, unmarried Amish woman, attended by the country veterinarian, delivers an enormous baby, and no one knows what to make of the boy.

Raised by his brother on a struggling farm, Gabriel Fisher walks at eight months, communicates with animals, and possesses extraordinary athletic abilities. When his brother dies, Gabriel is taken in by devout Amish grandparents, and for a time, he disappears into the anonymity of Amish life. But at age seventeen, and nearly eight feet tall, Gabriel is spotted working in a hay field by the local football coach, and his life changes.

In Life, and Death, and Giants, Gabriel’s remarkable story is told by those whose lives are transformed by him: Thomas Kennedy, the veterinarian who delivers him and becomes his mentor; Hannah Fisher, Gabriel's Amish grandmother, who is troubled by deep gaps in her faith; Billy Walton, the salty bar owner and bridge between the Amish and English communities in Lakota; and Trey Beathard, the football coach, who tries to counsel Gabriel as his fame explodes—with consequences that no-one can predict.

This is an unforgettable story of faith, family, buried secrets, and everyday miracles, and the characters feel like friends and neighbors we see every day here in Adams-Friendship.

I'm thrilled to be partnering with the Adams County Library and we hope that you'll join us for a great conversation with Ron!

*Copies will be available for sale and Ron will be signing!