""Granite For God's House: The Life Of Orestes Augustus Brownson"" is a biographical book written by Doran Whalen. The book chronicles the life of Orestes Augustus Brownson, an American intellectual, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. Brownson was a prominent figure in American intellectual circles during his time, and his life was marked by a series of intellectual and spiritual transformations.The book begins by exploring Brownson's...