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Book Synopsis: Angela Palm grew up in a place not marked on the map, her house set on the banks of a river that had been straightened to make way for farmland. Every year, the Kankakee River in rural Indiana flooded and returned to its old course while the residents sandbagged their homes against the rising water. From her bedroom window, Palm watched the neighbor boy and loved him in secret, imagining a life with him even as she longed for a future that held more than a job at the neighborhood bar. For Palm, caught in this landscape of flood and drought, escape was a continually receding hope. Though she did escape, as an adult Palm finds herself drawn back, like the river, to her origins. But this means more than just recalling vibrant, complicated memories of the place that shaped her, or trying to understand the family that raised her. It means visiting the prison where the boy that she loved is serving a life sentence for a brutal murder. It means trying to chart, through the mesmerizing, interconnected essays of Riverine, what happens when a single event forces the path of her life off course.
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Embark on a captivating journey through the pages of "Riverine: A Memoir from Anywhere but Here". This gripping memoir by Angela Palm takes you to a place unmarked on the map, a place where her house stood on the banks of a once-wild river. As you immerse yourself in Palm's words, you'll experience the phenomenon of the river flooding every year, and witness the resilience of the residents as they protect their homes. With vivid storytelling and evocative imagery, Palm brings the landscape of rural Indiana to life, drawing you in with each turn of the page.
In "Riverine", Palm skillfully weaves together past and present, as her adult self is lured back to her origins. As she revisits her hometown, she delves into a complex web of memories, seeking to comprehend her upbringing and the family dynamics that shaped her. However, the narrative takes a thrilling twist when she visits a prison, where the boy she once loved is serving a life sentence for a shocking murder. Prepare to be captivated as Palm explores the profound impact this single event has on the trajectory of her life.
Each essay in "Riverine" serves as a mesmerizing thread connecting the elements of Palm's tale. Her poetic prose will sweep you away, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in her journey of self-discovery and redemption. With every page, you'll be compelled to reflect on the power of place, the weight of personal history, and the choices that can alter our paths forever.
Discover the enchanting allure of "Riverine: A Memoir from Anywhere but Here" and experience a literary masterpiece that will leave you spellbound. Dive into this extraordinary memoir by Angela Palm, available now!
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