Egholm and his God

"Egholm and his God" by Johannes Buchholtz is a story set in the early 1900s that intricately follows Egholm as he wrestles with tough moral questions and works hard to gain a sense of his place with God and maintain a stable home life. The book looks closely at faith, the hard parts of believing, and how religion affects the decisions people make and how they get along with each other. At the start, Egholm's son, Sivert, is shown looking out at a boring scene, while his mother worries about Egholm coming home from a hard day. When Egholm does get back, he seems upset, suggesting he's dealing with big problems, like being part of a religious group and the money problems that come with it. The story shows how Egholm's strong religious views clash with his wife’s more practical way of thinking, which causes a lot of stress in their relationship and promises tougher times to come.