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Condizione: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: A Mentor Book Pub Date: 8/1/1991 Binding: Paperback Pages: 299 Reprint edition.

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Condizione: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

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Condizione: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In Downeast, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern seaboard. Their stories reveal surprising truths about rural America and offer hope for its future. ?It?s almost impossible not to care about these fierce young women and cheer for their hard-won successes? (Kirkus) in this ?heartfelt portrait? and ?worthy tribute? (Publishers Weekly).Nestled in Maine?s far northeast corner, Washington County sits an hour?s drive from the heart of famed and bustling Acadia National Park. Yet it?s a world away. For Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie?five teenage girls caught between tradition and transformation in this remote region?it is home. This collection of small town stories follows their journeys of heartbreak and hope in uncertain times, creating a nuanced and unique portrait of rural America with women at its center.Willow lives in the shadow of an abusive, drug-addicted father and searches for stability through photography and love. Vivian, a gifted writer, feels stifled by her church and town, and struggles to break free without severing family ties. Mckenna is a softball pitching phenom whose passion is the lobster-fishing she learned at her father?s knee. Audrey is a beloved high school basketball star who earns a coveted college scholarship but questions her chosen path. Josie, a Yale-bound valedictorian, is determined to take the world by storm.All five girls know the pain and joy of life in a region whose rugged beauty and stoicism mask dwindling populations, vanishing job opportunities, and pervasive opioid addiction. As the girls reach adulthood, they discover that despite significant challenges, there is much to celebrate in ?the valley of the overlooked.? Their stories remind us of the value of timeless ideals: strength of family and community, reverence for nature?s rule, dignity in cracked hands and muddied shoes, and the enduring power of home.Revealed through the eyes of Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie, Downeast is based on four years of intimate reporting. The result is a beautifully rendered, emotionally startling, and vital book that delivers compelling social commentary. Downeast will break readers? hearts yet offer them hope, providing answers to what the future may hold for rural America.This powerful work of narrative nonfiction is a must-read for anyone interested in the challenges and triumphs of modern rural life, exploring themes of:Coming of Age in Rural America: Follow five young women?Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie?as they navigate the path to adulthood, caught between cherished traditions and the need for transformation.Intimate Journalistic Reporting: Based on four years of immersive reporting, this book offers a beautifully rendered and emotionally startling portrait of a region often overlooked.Women at the Center: Discover a nuanced and unique perspective on American life, focusing on the journeys of heartbreak and hope experienced by the girls and women of Washington County.The Enduring Power of Home: Explore timeless ideals like the strength of family, the dignity of hard work, and deep reverence for nature in a community facing dwindling populations and vanishing job opportunities.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In Downeast, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern seaboard. Their stories reveal surprising truths about rural America and offer hope for its future. "It's almost impossible not to care about these fierce young women and cheer for their hard-won successes" (Kirkus) in this "heartfelt portrait" and "worthy tribute" (Publishers Weekly). Nestled in Maine's far northeast corner, Washington County sits an hour's drive from the heart of famed and bustling Acadia National Park. Yet it's a world away. For Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie--five teenage girls caught between tradition and transformation in this remote region--it is home. This collection of small town stories follows their journeys of heartbreak and hope in uncertain times, creating a nuanced and unique portrait of rural America with women at its center. Willow lives in the shadow of an abusive, drug-addicted father and searches for stability through photography and love. Vivian, a gifted writer, feels stifled by her church and town, and struggles to break free without severing family ties. Mckenna is a softball pitching phenom whose passion is the lobster-fishing she learned at her father's knee. Audrey is a beloved high school basketball star who earns a coveted college scholarship but questions her chosen path. Josie, a Yale-bound valedictorian, is determined to take the world by storm. All five girls know the pain and joy of life in a region whose rugged beauty and stoicism mask dwindling populations, vanishing job opportunities, and pervasive opioid addiction. As the girls reach adulthood, they discover that despite significant challenges, there is much to celebrate in "the valley of the overlooked." Their stories remind us of the value of timeless ideals: strength of family and community, reverence for nature's rule, dignity in cracked hands and muddied shoes, and the enduring power of home. Revealed through the eyes of Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie, Downeast is based on four years of intimate reporting. The result is a beautifully rendered, emotionally startling, and vital book that delivers compelling social commentary. Downeast will break readers' hearts yet offer them hope, providing answers to what the future may hold for rural America. This powerful work of narrative nonfiction is a must-read for anyone interested in the challenges and triumphs of modern rural life, exploring themes of: Coming of Age in Rural America: Follow five young women--Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie--as they navigate the path to adulthood, caught between cherished traditions and the need for transformation. Intimate Journalistic Reporting: Based on four years of immersive reporting, this book offers a beautifully rendered and emotionally startling portrait of a region often overlooked. Women at the Center: Discover a nuanced and unique perspective on American life, focusing on the journeys of heartbreak and hope experienced by the girls and women of Washington County. The Enduring Power of Home: Explore timeless ideals like the strength of family, the dignity of hard work, and deep reverence for nature in a community facing dwindling populations and vanishing job opportunities.…

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Condizione: very_good. Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.

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paperback. Condizione: Good. Light reading and shelf wear including a corner crease on front cover. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed.