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In this book, they use Lincoln as an example of a kindhearted person. He got that reputation for all of the random nice things he did. He was also the 16th president of the United States . "a Lincoln-hearted reader..." (p52)

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Homer was a famous writer from ancient times. He is famous for writing epics, which is what Swede is talking about when she mentions him. His most popular books are the Illiad and the Odyssey.

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While talking about escalation in wars, Reuben mentions Helen of Troy. She is wanted by the enemy force. They try and steal her and get carried away. Soon in turns into a full on war.

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Reuben and Swede are talking about whether their father is a prophet or not. When they are comparing him to prophets in the bible, Reuben suggests Jonah. Swede claims that he is a whiner and that he never did what God wanted to do without putting up a fight.

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In the book, Mr. DeCuellar has a library. According to Reuben, there are plenty of books on the shelf. One of which, we hear, is by C.S. Lewis. He is the author of many famous books. Narnia, for example, is one of the most popular kid's series ever.

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The title of the book is an allusion of the first line of "It Is Well With My Soul." The man who wrote the song originally created that phrase as an important opening line. Leif Enger got the phrase from the hymn, and tied it into her name.