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Sweet Bess - by Ruth Canada (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Sweet Bess - by Ruth Canada (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Bess Antwine made one mistake at sixteen: she fell in love.
  • Author(s): Ruth Canada
  • 440 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, African American

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About the Book



An intimate portrait of a woman caught between two worlds, two men, and two versions of herself. It's about the resilience needed to survive poverty, the courage needed to accept help, and the truth that sometimes strength is surrender.



Book Synopsis



Bess Antwine made one mistake at sixteen: she fell in love. Twenty years later, she's a widow with five children, no money, and a choice to make. Stay in the Arkansas sharecropping community that's slowly killed her spirit, or return to the Louisiana family she abandoned-bringing her dead husband's body with her.

Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and spanning from World War II to the Civil Rights era, Sweet Bess is an intimate portrait of a woman caught between two worlds, two men, and two versions of herself. It's about the resilience required to survive poverty, the courage needed to accept help, and the complicated truth that sometimes strength looks like surrender.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.29 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 440
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: African American
Publisher: Healthy Choices
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Ruth Canada
Language: English
Street Date: March 9, 2026
TCIN: 1010771136
UPC: 9798993745206
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-7696
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.89 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.29 pounds
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Q: What challenges does Bess face in the story?

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  • A: Bess faces the challenges of widowhood, poverty, and the dilemma of returning to her past.

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Q: Who is the main character of the story?

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  • A: The main character is Bess Antwine, a woman navigating love, loss, and difficult choices.

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Q: What era does the story take place in?

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  • A: The story is set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, spanning from World War II to the Civil Rights era.

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Q: What is the central theme of the book?

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  • A: The book explores resilience, acceptance, and the complexities of personal strength amid adversity.

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