A Prayer For Owen Meany

In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys--best friends--are playing in a Little League baseball game in New Hampshire... (more)

In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys--best friends--are playing in a Little League baseball game in New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills his best friend's mother. Owen Meany believes he didn't hit the ball by accident. He believes he is God's instrument. What happens to Owen after 1953 is extraordinary and terrifying. He is Irving's most heartbreaking hero. (less)

While playing baseball in the summer of 1953, Owen Meany hits a foul ball that kills his best friend's mother, and he be... (more)

While playing baseball in the summer of 1953, Owen Meany hits a foul ball that kills his best friend's mother, and he becomes convinced that he is an instrument of God. (less)