Stars of Alabama
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With a voice both humorous and heartfelt, Sean Dietrich—also known as Sean of the South weaves together a tale about the dignity of humanity and the value of enduring hope.
“Moving, powerful, and dazzling . . . a page-turning wonder of a story.” —Patti Callahan Henry
One child preacher traveling across the plains.
One young woman with a mysterious touch.
Two old friends, their baby, and their bloodhound.
And all the stars that shine above them.
When fifteen-year-old Marigold becomes pregnant amid the Great Depression, she is rejected by her family and forced to fend for herself. And when she loses her baby in the forest, her whole world turns upside down. She’s even more distraught upon discovering she has an inexplicable power that makes her both beautiful and terrifying—and something of a local legend.
Meanwhile, migrant workers Vern and Paul discover a violet-eyed baby and take it upon themselves to care for her. The men soon pair up with a widow and her two children, and the misfit family finds its way in fits and starts toward taking care of each other.
As survival brings one family together, a young boy finds himself with nary a friend to his name as the dust storms rage across Kansas. Fourteen-year-old Coot, a child preacher with a prodigy’s memory, is on the run with thousands of stolen dollars—and the only thing he’s sure of is that Mobile, Alabama, is his destination.
As the years pass and a world war looms, these stories intertwine in surprising ways, reminding us that when the dust clears, we can still see the stars.
“Sean Dietrich has given us an absolute treasure of a novel . . . Dietrich is an author who understands the hidden landscape of a soul; his voice both clear and authentic. The separate storylines are vivid and distinct yet they also move inexorably closer to each other in a world both cruel and beautiful. Healing and hope come alive in these characters, allowing it to come alive in us.” —Patti Callahan Henry
“Sean Dietrich—you already love him. Prepare to love him even more for giving you this story—Stars of Alabama—the characters, human and canine, that will sew themselves to your very heart.” —Jill Conner Browne
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My Thoughts:
Stars of Alabama is a beautiful book that will speak to your soul and bring hope to places you didn't know were searching for it. This well written story is about looking for hope during the Great Depression with main characters who are facing difficult circumstances. They are always believing and hoping for something better.
What I love about this book in particular is that the reader gets to read three stories all in one as the characters tell their stories one by one. Their stories are ones that I soon have not forgotten and have even thought to myself, I wonder how they would have handled this. They each will touch your heart in various ways. They remind us that no matter the circumstance, there is always hope. This is a book not to be missed. I read it very fast and absolutely loved it! Pick up a copy today, you will be very glad you did!
About Sean Dietrich:
Sean Dietrich is a columnist, podcaster, speaker, and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Southern Living, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Yellowhammer News, The Bitter Southerner, Thom Magazine, and The Mobile Press Register, and he has authored ten books.
1 comment:
I can't wait to read this one, I think we can all use a reminder that while things are bleak, it can get better eventually. Thank you so much for being on this tour, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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