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About The Book
Product Details
- Publisher: She Writes Press (September 16, 2014)
- Length: 204 pages
- ISBN13: 9781631529023
Raves and Reviews
“Gardner has written a rich, haunting book that vividly captures her childhood and makes everyday turmoil vital through precise and honest prose.”
—Publishers Weekly, July 2014
“Another fine writer we can embrace as ours: an honorary Dominicana, who moves beyond borders into the wide open spaces of the heart.”
—Julia Alvarez, author of A Wedding in Haiti, Recipient, 2013 National Medal of Arts
“Gardner’s memoir is a detailed delight. A kind of ‘island-mindedness’ in her writing makes this a compelling read.”
—Alastair Reid, Correspondent for The New Yorker, author of Inside Out
“In this riveting coming-of-age story, Gardner paints an exquisite portrait of her family’s rupture in paradise.”
—Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land and A Thousand Lives
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