Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Publication Date: August 28, 2018
About the book (from Amazon)...
From New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes another unforgettable novel inspired by a stunning piece of history.
2 CHILDREN FOR SALE
The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices.
For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined.
At the paper, Lillian Palmer is haunted by her role in all that happened. She is far too familiar with the heartbreak of children deemed unwanted. As the bonds of motherhood are tested, she and Ellis must decide how much they are willing to risk to mend a fractured family.
Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home.
My thoughts...
From
the moment I learned of this book I knew I needed to find out more. I
have eagerly anticipated it’s release for the past few months and have been
researching the true (initial) story that lead the author to write this
novel. Heartbreak, compassion, and empathy are just a few of the initial
feelings I dealt with. The photo from 1948, on which the story is based,
is pictured to the left. (I cannot even imagine a mother ever being in
circumstances so desolate that someone would offer their children for
sale. Truly, in today's society we have not seen hard times such as
these) Some people have said the
photo was staged, others tell a different story. An easy google search
will allow you hours of reading so that you can form an opinion of your own.
McMorris
did an excellent job in researching the facts, and shares some of what she
found at the end of the novel. The story is well written, and most of the
characters are easy to like and were well developed. But it's the story
that kept drawing me in. Quickly, page after page, I would read to see if
and when I would find out what happened to the children. It's not the
only story line involved, but it was the one that was nearest and dearest to my
heart and that I needed to find the answer to. And I'll tell you
this...you will not be disappointed in the end. Questions are answered
and no stone is left unturned. I give this book 5 stars and HIGHLY
recommend it!
I give this book 5 stars and HIGHLY recommend it!
**I was provided a copy of this book by Edelweiss + in exchange of my honest review**
This sounds like an interesting book. And one I'd be interested in reading. Another one to add to my Goodreads list. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes Mary...it is definitely an interesting and fast read. The library has a copy on order!
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