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National Bestseller "A blend of breathtaking artistry, encyclopedic knowledge of the natural world. . . and ardent commitment to the supremacy of nature." -- San Francisco Chronicle In this beautiful novel, Barbara Kingsolver, New York Times bestselling author of Demon Copperhead and The Poisonwood Bible, weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives inhabiting the forested mountains and struggling small farms of southern Appalachia. Over the course of one humid summer, as the urge to procreate overtakes the lush countryside, this novel's intriguing protagonists--a reclusive wildlife biologist, a young farmer's wife marooned far from home, and a pair of elderly, feuding neighbors--face disparate predicaments but find connections to one another and to the flora and fauna with whom they necessarily share a place. Their discoveries are embedded inside countless intimate lessons of biology, the realities of small farming, and the final, urgent truth that humans are only one piece of life on earth.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060959037
ISBN-13
9780060959036
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1918347

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Book Title
Prodigal Summer : a Novel
Author
Barbara Kingsolver
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Small Town & Rural, General, Literary
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
464 Pages

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8in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz

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"A lush, bountiful, opinionated novel of social conscience" -- Washington Post Book World "As illuminating as it is absorbing. . . . Resonates with the author's overarching wisdom and passion." -- New York Times "Full of ... tenderness, humour and earthy spirituality." -- Christian Science Monitor "[Kingsolver's] sexy, lyrical fifth novel renders our solitary yearnings with a finely trained eye and ear." -- People "A blend of breathtaking artistry, encyclopedic knowledge of the natural world. . . and ardent commitment to the supremacy of nature. . . . .Barbara Kingsolver remains a voice readers have come to respect and love, a writer we will keep reading for as long as she continues to grace us with her bounty." -- San Francisco Chronicle "A triumphant return to the southern Appalachians of her own childhood." -- Orlando Sentinel "A warm, intricately constructed book shot through with an extraordinary amount of insight and information about the wonders of the invisible world." -- Newsweek "Ms. Kingsolver's writing is generously well-grafted; choice moments ... radiate from nearly every page." -- Wall Street Journal "As lush, rich and abundant as nature itself ... Prodigal Summer is quietly breathtaking, and its vista awe-inspiring." -- Buffalo News "Kingsolver deftly addresses the struggle between mankind and nature . . . . A lush. . . novel of love and loss in Appalachia." -- US Magazine "Compelling ... Lives that are less simple, and far more passionate, than they appear." -- Glamour Magazine
Copyright Date
2000
Intended Audience
Trade

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by koFgWLQiT2u@Del...Jul 07, 2007
Prodigal Summer
I chose to buy this book because it was highly recommended by a friend. I had already read Poisonwood Bible by the same author and was not thrilled. My friend insisted that I would enjoy Prodigal Summer and did I ever! In addition to plot and setting in a novel, I am always attracted to a book by the author's style of writing. Prodical Summer is 3 mini stories woven beautifully into one perfect conclusion. I loved each individual mini story as well as the character development of the main characters in each story. Barbara Kingsolver did an outstanding job of weaving a very creative web. I was sorry to come to the end of the book.
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by ps-6SpdjQHC@Del...Mar 01, 2009
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I didn't like anything as I never received the book. I sent an email to the distributor and never got a reply. I put in a claim to e-bay and never got a reply. I have subsequently reordered the book through Amazon.com and it is being sent. I was very disappointed in e-bay's lack of response. It wasn't a fortune that I spent but it was a read for my book club and now I find myself behind in my reading for that. I probably won't use e-bay again although I have purchased many books through them in the past and have purchased for my whole book club which is 15 members. Sharon Stiles
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by lfstuartJun 26, 2008
Different type of story with ecological intelectuality.
This was an enjoyable book. I had no idea at first where it was going. Each character had character! The information about nature and it's many facets was fascinating and informative. A great feeling when the book was finished...one of hope for our world!
5 out of 5 stars
by havtwomuchDec 06, 2008
PRODIGAL SUMMER
You can't lose reading any Barbara Kingsolver! This book gives her unique feelings and knowledge of nature, the Appalacian landscape, and basic human interaction involving love of one another and of animals we share the land with.
4 out of 5 stars
by jvocinoJul 02, 2008
Recommended
Got this as a book club selection. It started out a bit slow - it's very descriptive, but soon I was hooked on the story. If you are a fan of nature and romance, you won't be disappointed!

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