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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. 3.5 stars. ( ) This is a sweet story of Ivorie, a 30-yr-old "old maid," who lives in the Tennessee hills in the 1940's. Her parents have recently passed away and now, for the first time, she is feeling lonely and in need of companionship. George comes along to court her and she thinks she is head-over-heels in love -- until something starts raiding her garden & takes her mind off of George. It turns out to be a little boy who is in need of help -- lots of help. No one in this small community thinks that Ivorie can raise this little boy alone. There is also the mystery of his parentage which includes some danger for Ivorie. Needless to say, George is not happy, so now Ivorie has several life decisions to make. However, this spunky young woman doesn't let anyone get in the way of her doing what she thinks is right, and as she follows her heart, she will also steal yours! This is a very well-written, sweet story of love and survival. And I highly recommend it! Wow is all I can say to this book. It was a fast and interesting read (I listened to it). I liked the way the book flipped between characters for it kept it all interesting. The little boy did seem more resilient than I may have been in the same circumstances, but children can overcome a lot. I thought it was an interesting premise and handled well. no reviews | add a review
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Denounced by her 1950 Tennessee community as an old maid, 30-something Ivorie Walker hides her loneliness and grief over her mother's death behind good-humored independence before advocating on behalf of a feral boy who has been stealing vegetables from her garden. No library descriptions found. |
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