Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where readers post the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book they are reading or that they plan to read.
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls: a memoir; T. Kira Madden
Bloomsbury Publishing - 2019
PART 1 - The Feels of Love
Uncle Nuke
"My mother rescued a mannequin from the J.C. Penney dump when I was two years old. He was a full-bodied jewelry mannequin: fancy, distinguished. Those were the the words she used. Her father, my grandfather, worked the counter day and night, slinked antique chains and strands of jade across velvet placemats, and felt the mannequin did no work for his numbers; he's pau--done. Grandfather said this with both elbows bent, a chopping motion. The mannequin would have to go."
I love a good memoir and this one is getting excellent reviews - what do you think? Would you read more?
Hi Diane!
ReplyDeleteI am curious about the mennequin, and wonder if it's a big part of the story? A really unusual start to a book!
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I haven't started this one yet but, can't wait.
DeleteMaybe a bit more to see where it goes.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's a good one.
DeleteThere are two (in)famous mannequins in our family stories, Betty and Antonio, so I'm already hooked! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLOL, too funny JoAnn. This is one you must try then!
DeleteFabulous start!
ReplyDeleteI loved the intro as well.
DeleteThat's an interesting beginning for sure! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI received this book my Nervous Breakdown Book Club subscription and listened to the author's interview on the Otherppl podcast. I will definitely be reading it.
ReplyDeleteOh good Jud; hope we both enjoy it.
DeleteThat's definitely a nice hook to open with...I'd read on.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the intro Sam.
DeleteI'm curious about the mannequin. I hope you enjoy the book. See what MK is featuring at Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteOff to check out your feature.
DeleteOooh...good start! I am definitely intrigued by the mother, the grandfather...and the mannequin, of course!
ReplyDeleteHadn't heard of this one yet, so thanks!
Sue
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