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Perfect for readers of Demon Copperhead and inspired by the author’s own family lore, this exquisite novel paints an intimately rendered portrait of one resilient family’s challenges and triumphs—helmed by an unforgettable heroine—in Appalachia and the Midwest during the turn of the 20th century.
Growing up on their hardscrabble farm in rural Kentucky, fifteen-year-old Albertina “Bertie” Winslow has learned a lot from her mama, Polly. She knows how to lance a boil, make a pie crust, butcher a pig, and tend to every chore that needs doing. What she doesn’t know, but is forced to reckon with all too soon, is how to look after children as a mother should…
When Polly succumbs to a long illness, Bertie takes on responsibility for her four younger siblings and their dissolute, unreliable daddy. Yet no matter how hard she tries to hold the family together; the task is overwhelming. Nine-year-old Dacia, especially, is resentful and stubborn, hinting at secrets in their mama’s life. Finally, Bertie makes the only choice she can—breaking up the family for its own survival, keeping the girls with her, sending the boys off to their grown brothers, long gone from home.
Ever pragmatic, Bertie marries young, grateful to find a husband willing to take on the care of her sisters, and eventually moves to the oil fields of Kansas. But marriage alone cannot resolve the grief and guilt she carries over a long-ago tragedy, or prepare her for the heartaches still to come. Only by confronting wrenching truths can she open herself to joy—and learn how to not only give, but receive, unfettered love. Inspired by stories told by the author’s mother and aunts, All the Forgivenesses is as authentic as it is lyrical—a captivating novel of family loyalty, redemption, and resilience.
Publisher : A John Scognamiglio Book; Reprint edition (September 29, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 1496720458
ISBN-13 : 978-1496720450
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book well-written and engaging. They appreciate the detailed descriptions of life during other times and the way history is woven into each page. The characters are deep and relatable, with the protagonist showing courage and perseverance that inspires them. The story is filled with emotion, including sadness, excitement, and joy. It’s all about love and hope, and the author captures the strength of the human spirit through perseverance. Overall, customers describe the book as beautiful and heartfelt.
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