Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"What makes this a brilliant book is its ability to transcend the theme of latent small-town racism to become a resonant exploration of family relations." - Bret Lott,
The New York Times Book Review When 91-year old Tom Glover hires two boys--one black, one white--to watch over his Alzheimer's-stricken son-in-law, long-simmering racial tensions in a small Florida town finally boil over. As Tom and his family face the hostilities of the neighborhood, Tom must also face the hate-filled legacy of the South's racist past and his own shameful memories of his relationship with a childhood companion. Masterfully interweaving the issues of family relationships, debilitating illness, and racial conflicts, Beverly Coyle tells a story that is gripping, funny, compassionate, and wise.
"A distinguished novel . . . Radiant . . . Readers will feel at home and secure with Beverly Coyle." - The Boston Globe
About the Author
Beverly Coyle is the author of two previous novels, and of two books about the poet Wallace Stevens. A native of Florida, she currently teaches English at Vassar College. She lives in New York City.