from JanaRose1

Set in 1924 South Carolina, the book follows the lives of three women. Gertrude, a mother of four, who is caught between poverty and an abusive husband. Gretta, a first generation slave, who works for the third, Annie, the matriarch of a rich and influential family. In order to save her starving ...

from Aronfish

I read this book not long after I read Where the Crawdads Sing, and the themes and challenges of the women in this Southern family had some similar aching overtones. Wonderfully written with compassion for the family secrets that sometimes threaten to overwhelm us, I was surprised that I hadn't h...

from maryzee

What a great story. I listened to this through LIBBY and loved every minute. Made me laugh and cry.

from

4.5 A impressive debut novel. Three women, different positions in life, find their Fates entwined with each other. Gertrude, who commits an act out of desperation, must find a way forward for her and her children. Annie, is the Matriarch of the leading family, there are things she needs to know b...

from thewanderingjew

Call Your Daughter Home, Deb Spera, author; Robin Miles, Adenrele Ojo, Brittany Pressley; narrators This book is superbly performed by the narrators who interpret each character's tone and character with authenticity and never overtake the thread of the story with their own personalities or polit...