Solomon's Oak - Softcover

Mapson, Jo-Ann

3.77

2,723 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620408597 ISBN 13: 9781620408599

Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA, 2014

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Solomon's Oak is the story of three people who have suffered losses that changed their lives forever: Glory Solomon, a young widow who struggles to hold on to her Central California farm; fourteen-year-old Juniper McGuire, who arrives on Glory's doorstep, pierced, tattooed, angry, and homeless; and Joseph Vigil, a former Albuquerque police officer now disabled and in constant pain, who comes to California to fulfill his dream of photographing the state's giant trees, including the two-hundred-year-old Solomon's Oak on Glory's farm. In this deeply felt, wise, and gritty novel, these three broken souls will find in each other an unexpected comfort, and a second chance to see the miracles of everyday life.

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"In Solomon's Oak, we see how some things-like massive oaks, and unshakable love-can stand the test of time. I love the way Jo-Ann Mapson writes about family-how the roots we put down are the ones that ultimately hold us together. Actually, let me correct myself: I just love the way Jo-Ann Mapson writes, period." --Jodi Picault "With abundant compassion and soothing humor, three damaged souls are rescued in Mapson's delicate tale of renewal and healing." --"Booklist""" "Mapson continues to carve out her niche with this lovely, well-written story of the walking wounded reaching out to one another and the beauty of friendship." --"Library Journal""" "Three people aching with loss piece together new lives in Mapson's gorgeous new novel. Dazzlingly written, indelibly moving and deeply profound, "Solomon's Oak" is filled with grace, heart, and wisdom, and a rich cast of indelibly real characters, right down to the dogs. It's sometimes a cliche to call a book the author's absolute best, but this one is truly a gem." --Caroline Leavitt

In Solomon's Oak, we see how some things-like massive oaks, and unshakable love-can stand the test of time. I love the way Jo-Ann Mapson writes about family-how the roots we put down are the ones that ultimately hold us together. Actually, let me correct myself: I just love the way Jo-Ann Mapson writes, period. "Jodi Picault"

With abundant compassion and soothing humor, three damaged souls are rescued in Mapson's delicate tale of renewal and healing. "Booklist"

Mapson continues to carve out her niche with this lovely, well-written story of the walking wounded reaching out to one another and the beauty of friendship. "Library Journal"

Three people aching with loss piece together new lives in Mapson's gorgeous new novel. Dazzlingly written, indelibly moving and deeply profound, "Solomon's Oak" is filled with grace, heart, and wisdom, and a rich cast of indelibly real characters, right down to the dogs. It's sometimes a cliche to call a book the author's absolute best, but this one is truly a gem. "Caroline Leavitt""

"With abundant compassion and soothing humor, three damaged souls are rescued in Mapson's delicate tale of renewal and healing." --Booklist

"Mapson continues to carve out her niche with this lovely, well-written story of the walking wounded reaching out to one another and the beauty of friendship." --Library Journal

"Three people aching with loss piece together new lives in Mapson's gorgeous new novel. Dazzlingly written, indelibly moving and deeply profound, Solomon's Oak is filled with grace, heart, and wisdom, and a rich cast of indelibly real characters, right down to the dogs. It's sometimes a cliche to call a book the author's absolute best, but this one is truly a gem." --Caroline Leavitt

Book Description:

'If you haven't discovered Jo-Ann Mapson yet, you're in for the finest of treats - her books will move you from out-loud laughter to bittersweet tears' Jodi Picoult

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