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Recommendations
Girls Burn Brighter
Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao
Poornima and Savitha are two young women living in rural India where poverty is rampant, and women adhere to a prescribed life without question.
After her mother's death Poornima is forced to take on the responsibilities of her father's house. When Savitha, a young village girl, is hired to help, Poornima discovers a kindred spirit. A strong bond forms between them with their friendship the sole source of joy in their lives.
When Savitha runs away from the village after a traumatic event and Poornima is forced into a loveless marriage it seems as if all their happiness and dreams are destroyed. Despite the odds, however, Poornima and Savitha are determined to find each other again.
With great determination and courage, they struggle against cruel and ruthless obstacles that seem to immense to overcome. A reader cannot help but be filled with admiration for these women who never seem to lose hope.
If the Creek Don’t Rise by Leah Weiss
Deep in Appalachia, in the small town of Baines Creek, Sadie Blue finds herself in a terrible predicament—pregnant and married to an abusive husband. Unable to read and with no family, except a grandmother who treats her coldly, Sadie doesn’t know what to do or how to get out. However, when the new schoolteacher arrives, she stirs things up not only for Sadie but also for the entire town.
Told from multiple viewpoints including Sadie’s grandmother, pastor, husband, and schoolteacher, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Appalachian life. They will be included in on dark secrets from the past and heartfelt truths of the present but in the end, will be left with hope for a better tomorrow. Perfect for fans of historical fiction who love interesting characters, this book is difficult to put down.
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