Bent but not broken / Monroe, Mary.
"As a young woman, Naomi Simmons grabbed her one chance to escape the overwhelming demands of her selfish family by marrying devout older man Jacob Purcell. But it only landed her with a controlling, unfaithful husband who delights in hurling insults at her and their troubled now-teenage daughter, Ethel Mae. So Naomi is amazed and touched when Homer Clark sees her for the vibrant, intelligent woman she truly is. Believing the handsome, worldly widower is her love of a lifetime, Naomi plans to leave with Homer and start fresh in the big city. Then Jacob suffers a debilitating stroke, and Naomi can't bring herself to abandon him. Unfortunately, Homer refuses to listen--or understand. Relieved when he leaves town and disappears, Naomi dedicates herself to the now-grateful Jacob's care. And she feels truly delighted and blessed when Ethel Mae finally gets her life on track away from home--and comes back with good news. But Ethel Mae's surprise will shock Naomi to her core and threaten everything and everyone she holds most precious."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1496743180
- ISBN: 9781496743183
- Physical Description: 278 pages ; 23 cm.
- Edition: First Kennsington Hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY: Dafina, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
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| General Note: | Includes discussion questions. |
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| Subject: | African Americans > Fiction. Abused women > Fiction. Cerebrovascular disease > Patients > Fiction. Caregivers > Fiction. Mothers and daughters > Fiction. Alabama > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. Historical fiction. Romance fiction. |
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- 24 of 69 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
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- 10 current holds with 69 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Wightman Library | AFIC MON 0425 BK.5 (Text) | 30372102113492 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Emily Hill Library | AFIC MON 0425 BK.5 (Text) | 30372102113500 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Rose Hill Community Memorial Library | AFIC MON 0425 BK.5 (Text) | 30372102113476 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 05/01/2025 |
| Warsaw - Kornegay Public Library | AFIC MON 0425 BK.5 (Text) | 30372102113526 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 05/08/2025 |
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