The Education of Dixie Dupree
In 1969, Dixie Dupree is eleven years old and already an expert liar. Sometimes the lies are for her mama, Evie’s sake—to explain away a bruise brought on by her quick-as-lightning temper. And sometimes the lies are to spite Evie, who longs to leave her unhappy marriage in Perry County, Alabama,...
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In 1969, Dixie Dupree is eleven years old and already an expert liar. Sometimes the lies are for her mama, Evie’s sake—to explain away a bruise brought on by her quick-as-lightning temper. And sometimes the lies are to spite Evie, who longs to leave her unhappy marriage in Perry County, Alabama, and return to her beloved New Hampshire. But for Dixie and her brother, Alabam
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9781496705518 (1496705513)
ASIN: 1496705513
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
I really enjoyed this book despite some of the difficult to hear subjects represented in the book. Everhart writes from Dixie Dupree's point of view and does a great job of giving the characters personality. The story line kept me coming back to check in on Dixie while she dealt with some pretty ser...
This one I have to think over a bit before I try to review it. With the nature of the evil in this one, I first must reconcile it in my mind before I can share it. A full review will follow shortly on my blog.My Review:A story that is as old as families and just as sad as a child's tears. The educat...
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