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A Prayer for Owen Meany, published in 1989, is a novel by American author John Irving
. The story follows the life of narrator John Wheelwright, as he reflects on his friendship with Owen Meany, a boy with a “wrecked voice” who believes he is an instrument of God. Owen's conviction about his role in the world leads to a tragic event that profoundly shapes both characters’ lives. The story weaves themes of faith, friendship, and destiny against the backdrop of social and political turmoil of America in the 1950s and 60s.Read the full book summary, the full book analysis, and a complete list of character descriptions from A Prayer for Owen Meany.
