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Hillary Jordan has 13 past events. (show) Mudbound by Hilary Jordan is a searing tale of life in a small southern town right after WWII. It is told from the shifting perspectives of the main characters. Laura resigned herself to being an aunt, not a mother. She lived with her parents in Memphis and enjoyed her job teaching school. Hope for a ... (more)The Malaprop’s Bookclub, with host Mary Park Ford, will discuss Mudbound by Hillary Jordan.
I loved this book and have recommended to as many people as I can think of. I hope you enjoy it too and I think we'll have a great discussion.
Book Vault: Tuesday Night Book Club (June 16, 2009 at) Join this lively group as they discuss an amzing book, Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. This is a most compelling read adn the discussion will be the same. This is one of Nancy's favorites from last year...check out her review under Staff Picks on our website: www.bookvault.orgMODERN FICTION 7:15 pm
This bookclub will be discussing Mudbound by Hillary Jordan.
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Book Vault: BV Tuesday Book Club (May 19, 2009 at) The book club (meeting an hour early this evening so we can enjoy the author event later) will discuss one of Nancy's favorites, Mudbound by Hillary Jordan.
Hillary Jordan returns to Oblong to read from her Bellwether Prize-Winning novel, Mudbound, available in paperback March 17th. Wine & cheese will be served.
We’re delighted to host Hillary Jordan, who comes in with the paperback edition of her award-winning book, Mudbound. A remote cotton farm in 1946 Mississippi tests remarkable characters as they strive for love and honor against a tragedy of grand scale. Meet the author at Anderson’s.
Book Vault: Lunch Bunch Book Club (July 31, 2008 at) Mudbound by Hillary Jordan will be discussed. This compelling novel is set in the south during the post World War II period. In her "Staff Picks" section of this website, Nancy states that she read the first chapter of the book and couldn't put it down. Please join our discussion.
"[A] beautiful debut...A superbly rendered depiction of the fury and terror wrought by racism."Publishers Weekly "[A] supremely readable debut novel...Fluidly narrated by engaging characters...[this book] is packed with drama. Pick it up, then pass it on."People four-star review Hillary ... (more)
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| Canonical name | | | Legal name | | | Other names | | | Date of birth | | | Date of death | | | Burial location | | | Gender | | | Nationality | | | Country (for map) | | | Birthplace | | | Place of death | | | Places of residence | | | Education | | | Occupations | | | Relationships | | | Organizations | | | Awards and honors | | | Agents | | | Short biography | Hillary Jordan grew up in Texas and Oklahoma. She received her BA in English and Political Science from Wellesley College and spent fifteen years as an advertising copywriter before starting to write fiction. She got her MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University. She is the author of two novels, both from Algonquin Books: MUDBOUND, published in 2008, and WHEN SHE WOKE, forthcoming October 4, 2011.  | |
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Related people/charactersImprove this authorCombine/separate worksAuthor divisionHillary Jordan is currently considered a "single author." If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. IncludesHillary Jordan is composed of 2 names. You can examine and separate out names. Combine with…
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