American Ghosts: A Memoir

The narrative explores David Plante's journey from a secluded, French-speaking community in Providence, Rhode Island, shaped by the influence of nuns and his complex family dynamics. Torn between his silent father and vibrant yet confined mother, he escapes his upbringing, abandoning faith and discovering solace in love and writing. Despite his attempts to move forward, the specters of his past linger, prompting a profound spiritual and physical quest for understanding and connection.