Salvage the Bones
(Author) Jesmyn Ward__ 'A brilliantly pacy adventure story ... Ward writes like a dream' - The Times 'Fresh and urgent' - New York Times 'There's something of Faulkner to Ward's grand diction' - Guardian __ WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Hurricane Katrina is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. He's a hard drinker, largely absent, and it isn't often he worries about the family. Esch and her three brothers are stockpiling food, but there isn't much to save. Lately, Esch can't keep down what food she gets; at fifteen, she has just realized that she's pregnant. Her brother Skeetah is sneaking scraps for his prized pit bull's new litter, dying one by one. Meanwhile, brothers Randall and Junior try to stake their claim in a family long on child's play and short on parenting. As the novel progresses through twelve dramatic days, this unforgettable family - motherless children sacrificing for one another as they can, protecting and nurturing where love is scarce - pulls itself up to face another day. ___ 'Masterful ... A palpable sense of desire and sorrow animates every page ... Salvage the Bones has the aura of a classic about it' - Washington Post 'Beautifully written ... A powerful depiction of grinding poverty, where somehow, amid the deprivation, the flame of filial affection survives and a genuine spirit of community is able to triumph over everything the system and nature can throw at it' - Daily Mail
Jesmyn Ward
Jesmyn Ward is an American author known for her powerful and lyrical writing that explores the complexities of race, class, and family in the American South. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including two National Book Awards for Fiction for her novels "Salvage the Bones" and "Sing, Unburied, Sing." Ward's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, richly drawn characters, and unflinching portrayal of the struggles faced by marginalized communities. She has made significant contributions to literature by giving voice to those often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Her most famous work, "Sing, Unburied, Sing," is a haunting and unforgettable story that has cemented Ward's reputation as one of the most important voices in contemporary American literature.
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