Essie Chambers

Set in the mid 1980's, mostly in a small New England town, this is the story of a close mother and daughter living on the edge. Diamond's father disappeared years ago without a trace, and her mother has gone off the rails since then. Their only hope financially is to get the father declared dead in order to collect his life insurance. Meanwhile, Diamond is attempting to escape her restricted life by secretly taking driving lessons and by corresponding with her father's family who live in the South. As her father's family's history is described in letters, Diamond learns about the terrible price the family paid due to prevalent prejudice and racism. This is a novel about resilience, women's strength, and family.… (altro)