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mrsboone
, May 02, 2021
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UNDER THE MAGNOLIAS by T. I. Lowe
A unique coming of age story of the 1980s. Hmm, historical fiction. Never thought I'd be saying that. In Magnolia, South Carolina, Austin (Ox) Foster the 15-year-old daughter of a tobacco farmer grows up faster than she had ever dreamed of.
They meet Mrs. Foxy and Jinx at the local fair the day their mama dies, after speaking with Dave, they decide to move to the tobacco farm to help look after things.
Dave Foster is a charismatic man who farms his tobacco fields and also has a small church on his farm. The townsfolk consider it a church of misfits since Dave Foster seems to take in any and all people or animals that are needing someone. He's always bringing some unfortunate souls to church and praying for and with them. There are always unwanted pets or animals being left at their mailbox or dropped off at their house. Damaged folks seem to naturally gravitate towards Foster's church.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, highly recommend it. It has an honorary spot on my favorites shelf, for all time.
Words can't describe how thankful I am for the complimentary copy of #underthemagnolias by @tilowe from @tyndale #tyndalehousepublishing I was under no obligation to post a review.
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