This Bitter Earth

Bernice L. McFadden

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English

New American Library
31 December 2002

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Sagas

In This Bitter Earth, Sugar Lacey is on her way out of Bigelow, Arkansas, where she'd come to break with the past. With her worn leopard-print suitcase and her head held high, she walks past the prying eyes of its small-minded, cruel-hearted townsfolk, praying for the strength to keep going. She doesn't stop until she arrives at her childhood home in Short Junction. Here she learns the truth about her parentage- a terrible tale of unrequited love, of one man's enduring hatred, and of the black magic that has cursed generations of Lacey women. A powerfully realized novel that brings back the unforgettable characters from Sugar, McFadden's bestselling debut, This Bitter Earth is a testament to the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.

By: Bernice L. McFadden
Imprint: New American Library
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 232g
ISBN: 9780452283817
ISBN 10: 0452283817
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 31 December 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bernice L. McFaddenis the author of nine critically acclaimed novels includingSugar,Loving Donovan,Nowhere Is a Place,The Warmest December,Gathering of Waters(aNew York TimesEditors' Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books of 2012), andGlorious, which was featured inO, The Oprah Magazineand was a finalist for the NAACP Image Award. She is a three-time Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist, as well as the recipient of three awards from the BCALA. McFadden lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews for This Bitter Earth

“McFadden’s sensuous prose and folk wisdom conjure a memorable character with complexity and grace.” —People magazine “At times dark and haunting but ultimately hopeful, This Bitter Earth is a riveting tale of courage and triumph.” —Heart & Soul