Haiti. A poor country rich in courage,strength and love. As these four women are about to discover.Charlie,the rootless daughter of American missionaries,now working as a hairdresser in Northern California. But the repercussions of a traumatic childhood far from home have left her struggling for her way in life.Bea,Charlie's eccentric grandmother,who is convinced a reunion with her estranged mother will help Charlie heal.Lizbeth,a Texas widow who has never strayed too far from home. She is on a daunting journey into the unknown,searching for the grandchild she never knew existed.And Senzey,a young Haitian mother dealing with a lifetime of love and loss,who shows them the true meaning of bravery. Together they venture through the teeming,colorful streets of Port-au-Prince,into the worlds of do-gooders doing more harm than good,Vodou practitioners,artists,activists,and everyday Haitian men and women determined to survive against all odds.For Charlie,Bea,Lizbeth and Senzey,life will never be the same again . . .
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9780751574586Number of pages: 320Weight: 218 gDimensions: 196 x 126 x 26 mm
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Deborah Rodriguez is brilliant at transporting her readers to far-flung destinationsThis wonderful story of courageous,obstinate women transports you straight to the beating heart of a colourful land
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