Heaven

Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami's novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subje... (more)

Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami's novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormenters. These raw and realistic portrayals of bullying are counterbalanced by textured exposition of the philosophical and religious debates concerning violence to which the weak are subjected. -- Provided by publisher. (less)

Based on the book HEAVEN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS by Alan Duprey and adapted by screenwriter Angus Benfield, the new faith-... (more)

Based on the book HEAVEN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS by Alan Duprey and adapted by screenwriter Angus Benfield, the new faith-based film HEAVEN tells the story of Jonathan Stone, a middle-aged paramedic who struggles to find meaning amid his everyday life until he wakes up one day in Heaven and discovers that his life had more meaning than he could ever have imagined. Set between Heaven and Earth, HEAVEN follows the life and afterlife of Jonathan Stone and the lives of those around him from his past, present, and future. (less)