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Through the Groves: A Memoir

Name: Through the Groves: A Memoir
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Book Synopsis: “Hypnotic and tender, this book reminds us that even if we leave our homes, our homes never leave us.”—Oprah Daily

“[Hull] has that sly eye for sublime details, but also a killer instinct for tight storytelling.”—Carl Hiaasen, New York Times Book Review

A richly evocative coming-of-age memoir set in the Florida orange groves of the 1960s by a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist

Anne Hull grew up in rural Central Florida, barefoot half the time and running through the orange groves her father’s family had worked for generations. The ground trembled from the vibrations of bulldozers and jackhammers clearing land for Walt Disney World. “Look now,” her father told her as they rode through the mossy landscape together. “It will all be gone.” But the real threat was at home, where Hull was pulled between her idealistic but self-destructive father and her mother, a glamorous outsider from Brooklyn struggling with her own aspirations. All the while, Hull felt the pressures of girlhood closing in. She dreamed of becoming a traveling salesman who ate in motel coffee shops, accompanied by her baton-twirling babysitter. As her sexual identity took shape, Hull knew the place she loved would never love her back and began plotting her escape.

Here, Hull captures it all—the smells and sounds of a disappearing way of life, the secret rituals and rhythms of a doomed family, the casual racism of the rural South in the 1960s, and the suffocating expectations placed on girls and women.

Vividly atmospheric and haunting, Through the Groves will speak to anyone who’s ever left home to cut a path of their own.

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Imagine being transported back in time to the enchanting orange groves of 1960s Florida. With "Through the Groves: A Memoir," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Hull takes us on a hypnotic journey, reminding us that our roots never truly leave us. Oprah Daily hails this memoir as a tender and evocative read that will tug at your heartstrings.

With her sly eye for sublime details, Hull weaves a tight and captivating storytelling web that will leave you craving for more. As you follow her coming-of-age story, you'll be immersed in the sensations and sounds of a disappearing way of life. From the vibrations of bulldozers to the fragrant smells of the orange groves, every page will transport you to a bygone era that shaped the person Hull became.

Hull's memoir vividly captures the struggles of a young girl torn between her idealistic yet self-destructive father and her mother, a glamorous outsider with dreams of her own. Add to that the pressures and expectations placed on girls and women in the 1960s rural South, and you have a recipe for a captivating and relatable story that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

But "Through the Groves" isn't just a compelling exploration of personal identity and family dynamics. It also serves as a poignant social commentary, shedding light on the casual racism prevalent in the era. Hull fearlessly delves into the secret rituals and rhythms of a doomed family, providing a nuanced understanding of a world on the brink of change.

If you've ever yearned to leave home and carve your own path, "Through the Groves" will strike a chord within you. The magnetic atmosphere and haunting essence of this memoir will captivate your senses, pulling you into Hull's world and leaving you inspired to pursue your own dreams. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey - grab your copy of "Through the Groves: A Memoir" today!

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