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A Southern Family
A Southern Family
Author: Gail Godwin
ISBN-13: 9780688065300
ISBN-10: 0688065309
Publication Date: 10/1987
Pages: 540
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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6 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

toni avatar reviewed A Southern Family on + 351 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a good story about life in a small southern town, and all the way a southern family deals (or doesn't deal) with what happens to it.
donkeycheese avatar reviewed A Southern Family on + 1255 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The powerfully moving story of the Quicks... of a visit home that stirs up raw-edged emotion..of an inexplicably violent death that leaves every family member forever changed.....of painful confrontations that ultimately lead to healing, understanding, and lasting wisdom.
reviewed A Southern Family on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A moving story of the Quick family. A visit home brings out strong emotion. Family members are changed forever due to a violent death. Painful confrontations lead eventually to understanding and healing. This book really draws the reader in. Very enjoyable!
SutterTom avatar reviewed A Southern Family on + 191 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A strong narrative tale that deeply explores the inner feelings of a family as an unexpected death causes its members to confront their issues and learn to heal and understand.
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An epic story I enjoyed very much.
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The story of a present day family in Mountain City, TN.