General FictionLarge Print EditionFolksy lyricism . . . a colorful supporting cast . . . a fresh story. As they say in church, Hallelujah. Los Angeles Times* A New York Times Bestseller* An Oprah Book Club SelectionAt the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Almighty Baptizing Wind, Grandpa Herman makes the rules for everyone, and everyone obeys, or else. Try as she might, Ninah hasnt succeeded in resisting temptation her prayer partner, James and finds herself pregnant. She fears the wrath of Grandpa Herman, the congregation and of God Himself. But the events that follow show Ninah that Gods ways are more mysterious than even Grandpa Herman understands . . .