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Benediction by Kent Haruf revolves around Dad Lewis, who is diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and strives to reconcile with his estranged son, Frank, while preparing his family for life without him. In the small town of Holt, Colorado, Dad spends his final weeks strengthening bonds with his wife Mary, daughter Lorraine, and friends as he faces his mortality. This novel contains sensitive topics such as terminal illness and familial estrangement.