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Book Review of A Parchment of Leaves

A Parchment of Leaves
A Parchment of Leaves
Author: Silas House
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


This was a fairly quick read, and a lovely story. Set in Appalachia during the 1920's, this book is about the marriage of a Cherokee girl who marries a white man and leaves her family to live with his. I love the way her character is written, with strength and wisdom -- as she learns to fit into a different world, to deal with hardships and betrayals, and ultimately find a unique way to demonstrate forgiveness.