{"product_id":"beyond-the-weeping-willow-9798218335502","title":"Beyond the Weeping Willow","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Deep South of the early 1940s, siblings Carly and Josie Turner find\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethemselves thrust into a world of harrowing tribulations after a shattering family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etragedy. On the run and under the looming spectre of death, these gifted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echildren must mature quickly, learning to dodge both the watchful eyes of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elaw and the dark shadows of a haunting familial nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavigating this bleak landscape, they find unlikely allies who stand \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eagainst the corruption that permeates both local and state governments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as adolescence dawns, Carly's life takes on another unexpected twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe reunites with Eva, a childhood friend, forging a passionate bond that\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etranscends color in a region governed by Jim Crow and terrorized by the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKu Klux Klan. Their love is a beacon in the darkest of times, facing down\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprejudice and threats with unwavering strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dream of education and a brighter future leads Carly and Eva to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarston City University. An institution that promises enlightenment, it also exposes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethem to the seething hatred of a community not ready for change, and the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emalevolent clutches of the Klan, eager to snuff out their shining light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poignant exploration of love, resilience, and courage to defy convention, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Weeping Willow unveils the incredible journey of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etwo souls undeterred by a world that seeks to tear them apart. Can love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etruly conquer all, or are there forces too powerful to overcome? Dive into\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethis Southern Gothic tale and uncover the mysteries that lie in the shadows of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe weeping willow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert E. Hill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue Heron Press (LA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/20\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218335502\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHill, Robert E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Bob Hill grew up on a large farm in the Deep South. After graduation from the Medical College of Alabama in 1967, he completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After serving in the Uniformed Services, he ventured into the exciting but demanding practice of medicine as an Alaskan bush pilot doctor. Moving to Portland, he specialized in Neuroradiology at Oregon Health and Sciences University. He retired in 2018 and currently lives on the Gulf Coast where he focuses on writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Heron Press (LA)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43141332861043,"sku":"9.79822E+12","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_030cea1c-9378-4268-a781-d1715389bcb4.jpg?v=1750356707","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/beyond-the-weeping-willow-9798218335502","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}