"The Poisonwood Bible" is a novel by Barbara Kingsolver that tells the story of the Price family, who travel to the Congo in 1959 as missionaries. The narrative is presented through the perspectives of the five women in the family: Orleanna, Rachel, Leah, Adah, and Ruth May. Each character offers a unique viewpoint on their experiences and the impact of their father's rigid beliefs. The novel explores themes of cultural clash, guilt, and the consequences of colonialism. As the family navigates their new environment, they confront personal and societal challenges that ultimately shape their identities and relationships with one another.