A Place Called Wiregrass

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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.

What will you learn from this book

Southern Culture: The book likely delves into the nuances of Southern culture, traditions, and values.
Family Dynamics: Explore the complexities of family relationships, including conflicts, secrets, and bonds.
Small Town Life: Expect a portrayal of life in a small Southern town, with a focus on its unique character and dynamics.
Personal Redemption: The novel may feature characters seeking redemption or grappling with past mistakes.
Identity and Belonging: Explore themes of identity, self-discovery, and a sense of belonging within the community.
Historical Context: Consider how the narrative incorporates historical elements that shape the characters' lives and the community.
Character Growth: Look for instances of character development and personal growth throughout the storyline.
Community Relationships: Explore how characters navigate their relationships within the broader community.
Challenges of Change: Consider how the characters deal with challenges, both internal and external, including changes in their lives.
Sense of Place: The book may evoke a strong sense of place, immersing readers in the setting of Wiregrass and its significance to the characters.

Language	English
ISBN-10	0060727101
ISBN-13	9780060727109
No of pages	368
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	HarperOne
Published Date	01 Jun 2004

About Author

Author : Michael Morris

A fifth-generation native of Perry, Florida, Michael Morris knows Southern culture and characters. They are the foundation and inspiration for the stories and novels he writes.Michael is the author of the award winning novel, A Place Called Wiregrass, and Slow Way Home, which was named one of the best novels of the year by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pat Conroy called Morris “one of my favorite Southern writers.”

Publishers Weekly named his latest novel, Man in the Blue Moon, a best book of 2012 -- calling the novel “a magical and mesmerizing page-turner…with overtones of Flannery O’Connor and the rural Florida backdrop of Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Man in the Blue Moon was also a top three recommended book club read by the independent booksellers association and won the 2014 Best Novel category from the Alabama Library Association.