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In 1974, Fynn told the story of Anna, a waif from London's East End whom he found wandering near the docks one foggy night. Mister God, This is Anna was the touching account of the remarkable friendship between an intuitive, intelligent and disconcertingly perceptive child and the young man of nineteen who befriended her. In the course of the extraordinary relationship that developed between them, Anna changed Fynns life forever, as her story changed the lives of millions of readers.Now Fynn brings us Anna's Book, a complilation of Anna's own writings, which Fynn has saved since her death. Fresh with the unexpected insights of a child, Anna's Book deals with such diverse and vital subjects as organized religion, the Bible, and Anna's relationships with her absent mother and with Fynn. But most of all, Anna's Book is about Mister God, more real and compelling to Anna than anyone or anything else in the world.
This collection of writings explores the profound theological and philosophical inquiries of a young girl named Anna, whose unique perspective on life and the divine challenges conventional understanding. The author, Fynn, presents these recovered documents as a testament to Anna's intellectual and spiritual depth, framing her observations as a bridge between childhood innocence and complex existential questions. By organizing her thoughts on religion, family, and her personal relationship with 'Mister God,' Fynn provides a window into the mind of a child who perceived the world with startling clarity and unconventional logic.
What You Will Find
The subject matter suggests a deeply personal and contemplative text that prioritizes the raw, unrefined insights of a child over formal theological discourse. The framing indicates an accessible yet intellectually dense work that invites readers to re-examine their own spiritual assumptions through the lens of Anna's singular worldview.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
1986-11-03
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
000217703X
ISBN-13:
9780002177030
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