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The Shade of My Own Tree

A Novel

Sheila Williams

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English
One World Books
15 August 2003
Beloved author Sheila Williams beautifully captures the bittersweet humor and vivid

adventures of women who survive the worst life can toss at them-and fight back to

claim their right to be free, to be themselves, and to live in . . .

The courage

to change doesn't come easy. When Opal Sullivan walks out on an abusive husband after

fifteen years, she has only her dreams in her pocket. Her new beginning starts in

Appalachian River country, where she sees a bit of herself in a graceful but dilapidated

house. Like Opal, the house is worn-out and somewhat beaten up, but it still stands

proudly and deserves a second chance.

So Opal opens her doors-and her heart-to a

parade of unforgettable characters. There's sassy Bette Smith with her cantaloupe-colored

hair and four-inch heels; short-tempered Gloria and her devilish son, Troy; the mysterious

Dana, who dresses in black and keeps exclusively nocturnal hours; a dog named ""Bear""

who is afraid of his own shadow; and Jack, who doesn't mind hanging out with an OBBWA

(old black broad with an attitude). It is Jack who helps Opal understand a funny

thing about life- You can't move forward if you keep looking back. . . .
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Imprint:   One World Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 209mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   228g
ISBN:   9780345465177
ISBN 10:   0345465172
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sheila Williams was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and is a graduate of the University of Louisville. She has published four books, including Dancing on the Edge of the Roof. She lives with her family in Newport, Kentucky.

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