The obituary writer

Ann Hood, 1956-

Large print - 2013

On the day JFK is inaugurated, Claire, a young wife and mother obsessed with the glamour of Jackie, struggles to choose between a loveless marriage and the man she loves and whose baby she may be carrying. Decades earlier, Vivien Lowe searches for her lover who disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, and writes obituaries to help others cope with their grief. The surprising connection between the two women will change the life of one of them.

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Published
Detroit : Thorndike Press 2013.
Language
English
Main Author
Ann Hood, 1956- (-)
Edition
Large print edition
Physical Description
405 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781410457486
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Review by Library Journal Review

Hood's (Red Thread) historical novel allow listeners to connect with events that affect and strengthen the characters. In the 1960s, young pregnant mother Claire is trying to decide whether to leave a safe but dull marriage for a man she loves. In 1919, Vivien Lowe is searching for her lover, who disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Through her obituary writing, Vivien helps others work through their grief and also comes to terms with her own loss. The women actually share the same purpose of leaving their past and moving forward with their future. Tavia Gilbert's narration brings the characters to life. Verdict All in all, a lovely story that will leave listeners feeling hopeful and with smiles on their faces. Recommended to listeners of historical fiction. ["Pushcart Prize winner Hood artfully blends two stories that converge in an emotional, poignant ending.. A well-constructed story leading readers from secrets of the past toward illuminating truths of the present," read the starred review of the Norton hc, LJ 2/15/13.-Ed.]-Doodie Taylor-Knox, Coleman, TX (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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