A Prayer For Owen MeanyA Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving is a compelling narrative that melds humour, tragedy, and faith into an unforgettable story. Set in the small town backdrop of Gravesend, New Hampshire, the novel begins in the summer of 1953. Eleven year old John Wheelwright and his best friend, the diminutive yet brilliant Owen Meany, are playing in a Little League baseball game. A seemingly mundane event takes a tragic turn when Owen hits a foul ball that