Boxes of Years [Paperback]

Katrina Prado (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2002

At thirty-eight Margie's life is unraveling. She fights her feelings of remorse over a childhood secret with coffee mugs full of sherry and trashy romance novels trying to escape the rigor of her sorrow.

When a crisis threatens to split the household apart, the truth about Margie's past comes to light, leading her on a journey she swore she would never make. Yet the journey's end is the only thing that can free Margie from the bondage of her painful past.

Boxes of Years is a profoundly moving portrait of one woman as she grapples with her own inner truth, an inquiring and in-depth look at love, loss, and the unremitting cost of choice.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Katrina Prado is the author of several novels and short stories and is currently working on her seventh novel, the third in a mystery series. She has had work published in Potpourri, the Chrysalis Reader, the Santa Clara Review, Life and Woman. Her work has also been selected for air on Public Radio's Valley Writers Read. Her short story Twig Doll won first place in the 2000 Life Circle Literary Contest.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Rising Tide Press (AZ) (March 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883061423
• ISBN-13: 978-1883061425
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,822,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read, May 25, 2002

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Judith Mitchell "majjudy" (Oakdale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxes of Years (Paperback)

It was no mere accident that our first meeting with Katrina Prado was at a meeting of The International Women Writers Group. With this latest offering, Ms. Prado is proving herself to be a world-class writer. Good writing from a nice lady.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Debut Novel, April 23, 2002

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Amanda Parker (Alameda, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boxes of Years (Paperback)

I loved this book! The story follows the curve of a woman's courageous transition out of family crisis and dependence to a position of independence and power. Complex, appealing characters and, throughout, passages of great lyrical beauty. A rich and rewarding read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bay Area Fun!, April 17, 2002

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Judy Elliott (Livermore, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boxes of Years (Paperback)

I enjoyed Boxes of Years. Set in Northern California, the author helps you experience the atmosphere of the area. The characters and the story are well developed, with a few surprising turns.

One of my favorite parts is a description of how the main character feels about her growing son, and missing the closeness they use to experience. A moment many parents can share.

If you are a Danielle Steele fan, you will enjoy this book. The major character is a female who finds resolution in her life, without the high life that Ms. Steele's characters experience.