About this book
"Keeping Faith" by Jodi Picoult tells the story of a young girl named Faith who begins experiencing mysterious religious phenomena after her parents’ tumultuous divorce. As her supposed miracles attract media attention and fervent followers, her mother struggles to protect her and confronts questions of faith, skepticism, and the nature of belief in a modern world. The novel explores themes of spirituality, the complexities of family dynamics, and the fine line between faith and manipulation, highlighting how deeply personal and societal beliefs can shape lives.
Why it was banned
Challenges to this title may involve religious themes, questions of belief, custody conflict, and emotionally charged family material.
Censorship history
The censorship context reflects how fiction about religion can become contested when it presents faith as both deeply personal and publicly disputed.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | ReligiousBlasphemy |
