Gilead is a powerful novel about faith and the human condition. It is a story of a Protestant pastor, the Reverent Ames, who is dying and writing to his son. The story is told in a journal, and the characters are gradually drawn and painted in the book. It is a thought-provoking play that transcends religious contexts and speaks to the universal need for peace. It is a wonderful book that reminds us of the great gift of faith and the power of the human condition.