A Place Called Wiregrass
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Book Overview
Erma Lee is on the run . . . Running from an abusive husband . . . running from a mother who doesn't care -- never cared. Running from a soul-numbing factory job that has held her down her entire life ... Erma Lee and her granddaughter, Cher, flee to the town of Wiregrass, Alabama, to escape the past and start over -- or so Erma Lee thinks. Erma Lee forms an unlikely friendship with Miss Claudia, an elderly socialite who is hiding a few details about her own past. Life in Wiregrass is different for Erma Lee and Cher, for here they find mercy and promise -- until, that is, the day Cher's convict father arrives in town, forcing all three women to come to terms with buried secrets.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0060727101
ISBN13:9780060727109
Release Date:June 2004
Publisher:HarperOne
Length:347 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
A touching story!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Erma Lee is an abused wife who runs off to Wiregrass with her granddaughter Cher. The story is told from Erma's point of view, so you understand why she does what she does even if it doesn't make sense. The relationships and chracters are the heart of this book. I was very touched by them and I could have almost cried at the ending. This novel is well deserving of the Christy Award that it received.
Where is the movie?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
A movie needs to be made out of this book! It reminded me of one of the Hallmark TV movies. It is a beautiful story with characters that seem like real folks. The main character is a gal who gets her wings and learns to fly. The elderly Miss Claudia shows her how. A book that pulled at my heart strings. A made for TV movie if I ever read one! Loved it!
I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
What first attracted me to this book was the fact that it won the "Christy Award" for the best first novel. But what kept me reading past the first chapter was the realistic, delightful character of Erma Lee. When we first meet her, Erma Lee has left her no-good abusive husband. She takes her granddaughter Cher with her. They find a town called Wiregrass, Alabama where Erma Lee finds a job, friendship and a whole new life in the person of Miss Claudia, a wealthy older lady.The author shows how being a survivor of bad circumstances isn't something just for the poor - even Miss Claudia has her secrets. This book is almost impossible to put down. The story line is so believable, and the writing style is incredible. I can't wait to read Michael Morris's next book!Please check out my other reviews!
A Place Called Wiregrass
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This beautiful book is filled with characters to love, characters to hate and joy in the redeeming value of love and endurance. Rarely do I read a book ( and I read A LOT) that makes me sorry for the need for sleep and even more sorry to see it end. Wiregrass is a place we have all known, but few have taken the time to get to know well. Thank you Michael Morris for the rare novel that takes us through a multitude of emotions (without risk of being offended) and then gently comforts in the end!
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