Anatomy of a MiracleRecommendations

A startling investigation of religion, science, mystery, and the meaning of life in this powerful new novel about a paraplegic young man's unexplained recovery.

Cameron Harris, who was paralyzed four years ago following a horrific accident, has been adjusting to his new life with his sister Tanya in their ravaged Biloxi, Mississippi neighborhood, where only half of the houses survived Hurricane Katrina. Cameron unexpectedly and mysteriously rises from his wheelchair one sweltering August afternoon as he waits for Tanya on their daily trek to the Biz-E-Bee convenience store.

Following this "miracle," Cameron finds himself a celebrity in the heart of a divisive discussion over what happened. And when scientists, journalists, and a Vatican investigator delve further, Cameron's innermost secrets—the key to his injuries, identity, and, in some eyes, the nature of his recovery—become increasingly vulnerable. Was Cameron's recovery truly miraculous, or was it a medical breakthrough? And how can he hope to keep his humanity after being changed into a symbol?

Anatomy of a Miracle will be read, championed, and celebrated as a powerful story of our time, and the work of a true literary master. Brilliantly written as closely observed journalistic reportage and filtered through a wide lens that encompasses the vibrant characters affected by Cameron's story, Anatomy of a Miracle will be read, championed, and celebrated as a powerful story of our time, and the work of a true literary master.