Barbara Hall is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and
television producer. She is the creator and producer of the
Emmy-nominated television series Joan of Arcadia. Her TV writing
and producing credits include Northern Exposure, Chicago Hope, and
Judging Amy.
She is the author of four young adult novels, including Skeeball
and the Secret of the Universe (1987, Orchard Press), Dixie Storms
(1990, HBJ), Fool’s Hill (1992, Bantam), and the mystery House
Across the Cove (1995, Bantam). Her previous novels include A
Better Place (1992), Close to Home (1997), and A Summons to New
Orleans, all published by Simon & Schuster.
Barbara Hall lives in Pacific Palisades, California, with her
daughter Faith.
“Barbara Hall’s work has always been remarkable for showing the
hidden worlds within the world around us. Charisma tells
the story a woman trying come to terms with what appears to be a
supernatural ‘gift’ and the doctor who tries to help her while not
believing a word of it. As she did in her brilliant television
series Joan of Arcadia, Hall presents the otherworldly
elements in such a matter of fact way that the reader cannot help
but believe in them. The duel of wits between patient and doctor
dares to be witty, intelligent and emotionally generous all at
once. It’s pitch perfect, dazzling fiction.” —Phoef Sutton
“Barbara Hall’s writing is exquisite in this riveting glimpse into
the world of spirituality and mental illness, near death experience
and the real life search for authentic existence. With captivating
characters, pitch perfect dialogue, and a seemingly innate
understanding of the Divine, Charisma is an existential,
theological and literary tour de force.” —Rev. Andrea Raynor,
author of The Voice That Calls You Home
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