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If Sons, Then Heirs
Contributor(s): Cary, Lorene (Author)
ISBN: 1451610238     ISBN-13: 9781451610239
Publisher: Washington Square Press
OUR PRICE:   $18.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | African American - General
- Fiction | Family Life - General
- Fiction | Literary
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2010040093
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.36" W x 8.24" (0.58 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
 
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Publisher Description:
"An absorbing and moving tale" (Publishers Weekly)--a uniquely American story of the consequences of past decisions on present realities through the narrative of a Black family in Philadelphia rediscovering their roots in South Carolina.

After World War II, the Needham family moved north to Philadelphia from South Carolina, leaving behind the tragic injustice surrounding the violent death of their patriarch, King. His devoted widow, Selma, remains on the old home place. Over the years, she raises King's children, including his great-grandson, Rayne, who is now burdened with the responsibility of bringing the family together, saving the family land, and mending the rift with his mother.

If Sons, Then Heirs is a tour de force that explores the power of family secrets, bonds, and love. Rayne and the other characters face challenges big and small that mirror the experiences of families everywhere. But in the masterful storytelling of Lorene Cary, their voices are so distinct and unique that they will live in the minds of readers long after the last page is read.

Contributor Bio(s): Cary, Lorene: - Lorene Cary is the author of Black Ice, The Price of a Child, Pride, and a book for young readers, Free! Great Escapes on the Underground Railroad. She is the founder and director of Art Sanctuary (www.artsanctuary.org), a nonprofit lecture and performance series in Philadelphia. Cary is also a senior lecturer in creative writing at the University of Pennsylvania. She's a past recipient of the Philadelphia Award, the city's highest civic honor. Cary lives in Philadelphia. She and her husband, the Reverend Robert C. Smith, have two daughters, Laura and Zoë. For more information visit her website at www.lorenecary.org.