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Highlights
- 2025 Oklahoma Book Award Winner1944, Oklahoma.
- Author(s): Ken Steele
- 376 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Coming of Age
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About the Book
"1944, Oklahoma. With their family farm on the brink of ruin, Paul 's life takes an unexpected turn--but newfound fortune comes at an unimaginable cost."--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
2025 Oklahoma Book Award Winner1944, Oklahoma. With their family farm on the brink of ruin, Paul's life takes an unexpected turn--but newfound fortune comes at an unimaginable cost.In rural Oklahoma, 13-year-old Paul wrestles with more than the typical burdens of adolescence. With a struggling farm, Allied boots marching through Europe, and whispers surrounding his mother's death, life feels anything but simple. But when an unexpected windfall saves them from poverty, Paul discovers that wealth brings complications he never imagined.Paul's rags-to-riches move to Tulsa thrusts him into a world of private schools and sprawling mansions, where he and his brother face bullies, a distant father's impossible expectations, and the weight of devastating loss. Haunted by guilt and buried secrets, Paul's journey spans decades as he searches for forgiveness and a way to bridge the chasm between himself and the father he never truly knew.Multi-award-winning and praised for its unforgettable characters, The Promise of Unbroken Straw is a journey of heartbreak, secrets, and redemption.Dive into this coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and William Kent Krueger.
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"A work of nostalgic, emotionally charged Americana in which readers of historical fiction can lose themselves and emerge with a deeper understanding of family struggles, loss and redemption." -- Kirkus Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews"The author eloquently conveys the maturation of Paul as he evolves in an age where a world war rages, calamity surfaces with alarming frequency, and sorrow is an all-too-familiar feeling. This endearing [novel] proves more than satisfying in its depth and emotional range." --RECOMMENDED US Review of Books
"This story has all the charming characteristics any avid historical fiction reader loves and expects in a small town with characters that draw you in from the very first page." --Readers' Favorite
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 376
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Coming of Age
Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ken Steele
Language: English
Street Date: March 26, 2024
TCIN: 94387603
UPC: 9781960810137
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-5054
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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