Solomon's Oak - Softcover

Mapson, Jo-Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608194078 ISBN 13: 9781608194070

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2011

Synopsis

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.

Jo-Ann Mapson is the author of nine previous novels, including the beloved Hank & Chloe, Blue Rodeo (CBS TV movie), and the Los Angeles Times bestsellers The Wilder Sisters and Bad Girl Creek, a book club favorite. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband and their five dogs. Visit her Web site at www.joannmapson.com.

Praise for Solomon's Oak

"Dazzlingly written, indelibly moving, and deeply profound, Solomon's Oak is filled with grace, heart, and wisdom, and a rich cast of real characters...Truly a gem."-Caroline Leavitt

"One chapter into Solomon's Oak, I surrendered to Glory Solomon's hope and her collection of restless hearts, and my world simply disappeared."-Jacquelyn Mitchard

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Review

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, author of Girls in Trouble and Pictures of You"

In "Solomon's Oak," we see how some things--like massive oaks, and unshakeable 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 Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of House Rules"

How does Jo-Ann Mapson do it? She makes us look at people we'd rather not see--the abandoned, the broken, the lost--and then makes us cry for them and care for them, rejoice and hope for them. One chapter into "Solomon's Oak," I surrendered to Glory Solomon's hope and her collection of restless hearts, and my world simply disappeared. "Jacquelyn Mitchard"

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"

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

"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 cliché to call a book the author's absolute best, but this one is truly a gem." --Caroline Leavitt, author of Girls in Trouble and Pictures of You

"In Solomon's Oak, we see how some things--like massive oaks, and unshakeable 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 Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of House Rules

"How does Jo-Ann Mapson do it? She makes us look at people we'd rather not see--the abandoned, the broken, the lost--and then makes us cry for them and care for them, rejoice and hope for them. One chapter into Solomon's Oak, I surrendered to Glory Solomon's hope and her collection of restless hearts, and my world simply disappeared." --Jacquelyn Mitchard

"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

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

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1608194078
• ISBN 13: 9781608194070
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 378