Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! Want to participate? Post your own WOW entry on your blog, and leave your link at Breaking the Spine. Here is another one that I've been curious about:

(May 4, 2011 - Grand Central Publishing)

It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an African American deaf man, are locked away in an institution, the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, and have been left to languish, forgotten. Deeply in love, they escape, and find refuge in the farmhouse of Martha, a retired schoolteacher and widow. But the couple is not alone-Lynnie has just given birth to a baby girl. When the authorities catch up to them that same night, Homan escapes into the darkness, and Lynnie is caught. But before she is forced back into the institution, she whispers two words to Martha: "Hide her." And so begins the 40-year epic journey of Lynnie, Homan, Martha, and baby Julia-lives divided by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, yet drawn together by a secret pact and extraordinary love.

3 comments:

  1. Previously posted comments while using Intense Debate:

    Playing Librarian commented on http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2011/02/waiting-on-wednesday-story-of-beautiful.html - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    Yes, it does sounds interesting. I must remember to check this book when it's out. Thanks!

    zibilee commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    Ok, this one is is something that I know I am not going to be able to ignore. It sounds so wonderful, and I am adding it to my list right now. I wish it was already out!

    Amused commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    I'm with you! I really want to read this one too!

    Jess-A Book Hoarder commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    Wow this sounds intense...and good.

    bermudaonion commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    That sounds fabulous!

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    Darlene commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    This sounds so good! Another one for the wish list.

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  2. More previously posted comments while using Intense Debate:

    Aths commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    Ooh, you installed IntenseDebate! It's looking good!

    This is the second time I'm coming across this book today. And when I went to add it to y TBR, I found it already there. I'm very curious about this too.

    IntrovertedJen commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    This does sound good. I'm adding it to my list now. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

    Jenners commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    I could see why this caught your interest!

    Staci commented on Waiting on Wednesday - The Story of a Beautiful Girl; Rachel Simon - http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/:

    I'm liking the synopsis of this one!!

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  3. Wow, this sounds like an incredible story!

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