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Synopsis
Young, bright Taylor Greer leaves her poverty-stricken life in Kentucky and heads west, picking up an abandoned Native American baby girl whom she names Turtle and finds a new home in Tucson with Mattie, an old woman who takes in Central American refugees
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Review
"The Bean Trees is the work of a visionary."
-- Los Angeles Times
"This is the story of a lovable, resourceful 'instant mother, ' one who speaks, acts and learns for herself, becoming an inspiration for us all."-- "Glamour""This funny, inspiring book is a marvelous affirmation of risk-taking, commitment and everyday miracles...An overwhelming delight, as random and unexpected as real life."-- "Publishers Weekly""An extraordinary good novel, tough and tender and gritty and moving."-- Anne Rivers Siddons"Loving and expansive...idealistic and exhilarating."-- "Philadelphia Inquirer"
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An enchanting and classic novel of a young woman's voyage of discovery across the Midwest.
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The Bean Trees
Seller: Austin Goodwill 1101, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Book shows noticeable wear from use. May include writing, highlighting, or other markings, but not excessive. Cover or edges may have visible wear. The book remains complete and fully readable. Seller Inventory # CTXV.0060158638.A
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The Bean Trees
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ISBN 13: 9780060158637
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. A poor girl from Kentucky, Taylor Greer travels west after high school. Midway across the country, she becomes the guardian of an abandoned Native American baby girl. When she runs out of money, she is taken under wing by a grandmotherly woman. A wonderful novel about love and friendship. Seller Inventory # 00105225201
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ISBN 13: 9780060158637
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Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # CSIV.0060158638.A
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The Bean Trees
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ISBN 13: 9780060158637
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. A poor girl from Kentucky, Taylor Greer travels west after high school. Midway across the country, she becomes the guardian of an abandoned Native American baby girl. When she runs out of money, she is taken under wing by a grandmotherly woman. A wonderful novel about love and friendship. Seller Inventory # CIN0060158638A
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The Bean Trees
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second Edition. Bound in tan cloth over brown boards, stamped in brown in colorful dust jacket. Overall, a beautiful, crisp, clean second edition of this, the author's first book, in the same format and dust jacket as the first edition. Spine of dust jacket shows light fading. 232 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 8002328
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. Book and dj in fine condition with a mylar wrapper. This is Kingsolver's first book with glowing reviews about the Kentucky girl who heads west and has a tale to tell. A good read. Seller Inventory # 005274
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book has been bumped to all four corners and it has a gift inscription to the free front end page. Dust jacket has light edge wear. Dust jacket protected by removable Brodart cover. Seller Inventory # 007642