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Christ in Concrete by Pietro Di Donato follows Paul, a young boy who becomes the sole provider for his family after his immigrant bricklayer father dies in a work accident. Forced to join the grueling world of bricklaying, Paul experiences the camaraderie and hardships among Italian immigrant laborers in early 1900s New York. His initial faith in God is tested by the harsh realities of work and loss, culminating in his loss of faith. The book addresses themes of dangerous working conditions, poverty, and the conflicts between faith and labor. The book includes vivid descriptions of traumatic events and harsh working conditions.