A review by curlymango
Jesus Land: A Memoir by Julia Scheeres

3.75

So many times while reading I could physically feel my heart sink. You have to take all the dialogue and fine details with a grain of salt, but Julia’s memories of her feelings in each moment are as clear as day. She writes so well that it’s often difficult to read because it’s so visceral. She manages to infuse joy and humor into her story, channeling her brother’s undying optimism and the bond they had with each other. There’s a revelation at the end that left me thinking about where Julia’s story meets David’s story and how we tell the stories of loved ones who are no longer with us (to me it’s still hard to see as anything other than Julia’s story). A thought provoking and challenging read.