Katrina's Wings: Miracles Happen in the Most Unexpected Places [Paperback]

Patricia Hickman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2000

A rich, reassuring, coming-of-age tale for the dreamer in us all

For every woman who has come into her own or is striving to find her way in the world, Katrina's Wings honors and explores the desire to break free from childhood constraints and soar into the future. A tale of redemption, love, and triumph set entirely in the Deep South, Patricia Hickman's novel offers an intimate, occasionally painful, and frequently humorous glimpse into the lives of two sisters who take different paths in life, yet wind up at the same discovery: Miracles show up in the most unexpected places.

Praise for Patricia Hickman and Katrina's Wings from other best-selling authors:

"I was captivated by Katrina's Wings, an irresistible novel with unique charm and depth. This is Ms. Hickman's absolute best!" —Robin Lee Hatcher

"The pain of growing up is dramatized skillfully by Hickman, and by the time
Katrina reaches her goal, the reader has identified with her. A fine treatment of the growth of an artist-and of a human being!" —Gilbert Morris

"Katrina's Wings takes the reader on a journey through the introspective places of the soul to a place where love is launched and faith begins." —Karen Kingsbury

"Keep some tissues handy, and be prepared to laugh as well. Beautiful language,
fascinating characters moving about the pages, and a richly woven story make this a delightful read!" —Lawana Blackwell

Editorial Reviews

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A rich, reassuring, coming-of-age tale for the dreamer in us all

For every woman who has come into her own or is striving to find her way in the world, Katrina's Wings honors and explores the desire to break free from childhood constraints and soar into the future. A tale of redemption, love, and triumph set entirely in the Deep South, Patricia Hickman's novel offers an intimate, occasionally painful, and frequently humorous glimpse into the lives of two sisters who take different paths in life, yet wind up at the same discovery: Miracles show up in the most unexpected places.

Praise for Patricia Hickman and Katrina's Wings from other best-selling authors:

"I was captivated by Katrina's Wings, an irresistible novel with unique charm and depth. This is Ms. Hickman's absolute best!" ?Robin Lee Hatcher

"The pain of growing up is dramatized skillfully by Hickman, and by the time
Katrina reaches her goal, the reader has identified with her. A fine treatment of the growth of an artist-and of a human being!" ?Gilbert Morris

"Katrina's Wings takes the reader on a journey through the introspective places of the soul to a place where love is launched and faith begins." ?Karen Kingsbury

"Keep some tissues handy, and be prepared to laugh as well. Beautiful language,
fascinating characters moving about the pages, and a richly woven story make this a delightful read!" ?Lawana Blackwell

About the Author

PATRICIA HICKMAN, author of acclaimed novel Painted Dresses, is an award-winner, speaker and humorist who has won two Silver Angel Awards for Excellence in Media as well as a Romantic Times Reader’s Choice Gold Award for her novel Katrina’s Wings. Patricia holds a master’s degree in creative writing from Queens University and enjoys biking, hiking, and mapping out the Southern towns where her novels are set.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (May 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578562937
• ISBN-13: 978-1578562930
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia Hickman, M.F.A., is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction whose work has been praised by critics and readers alike. Patricia first studied creative writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and then went on to do graduate studies in creative writing at Queens University. She writes for major publishers and is currently at work on her eighteen book, a novel set in the North Carolina Piedmont. Her next novel,The Pirate Queen, will release Summer 2010, a story that takes readers journeying from suburban Lake Norman, NC to the sailing villages of the Outer Banks. She has served as a writing professor at UNCC and taught in writing workshops across the country offering her popular "Creating Characters-Giving Story People Life" workshops and courses on fiction.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GROWING UP, SOUTHERN STYLE!, October 2, 2000

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Janet Bly "author and co-author of more than ... (Winchester, ID United States, http://www.blybooks.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katrina's Wings: Miracles Happen in the Most Unexpected Places (Paperback)

Katrina and her quirky family are captured in all their vividness with the author's abundant use of poetry and imagery. The writing sings throughout. The scenes evoke images from writings such as Housekeeping, by Marilynne Robinson, but with the hope and faith of the Christian worldview washed all over. This book could be read again and again for sheer literary enjoyment.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking, beautiful, January 5, 2005

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S.H.K. (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katrina's Wings: Miracles Happen in the Most Unexpected Places (Paperback)

I have read hundreds of Christian fiction books and hundreds of books in general and, while the quality of all can be appreciated, only a few writers have made as grand an impression as Hickman has with Katrina's Wings, those few being counted among classics such as Fitzgerald and Hemingway. In this book you will find more than just a warm story full of real-life struggles, heartache, and smiles (which is all included)-- breathtaking, lyrical prose and charming language tells you this is a writer with a great gift. Her images and dialogue linger in your mind long after they have passed and it is impossible not to be captivated by this book. Read it--it's worth it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved This Book!, August 10, 2003

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Tricia Goyer "author of 19 books, speaker, an... (Montana, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Katrina's Wings: Miracles Happen in the Most Unexpected Places (Paperback)

I just finished Katrina's Wings by Patricia Hickman. I loved it! This story is about a young girl growing up in the 1960s-70s in the deep South. Katrina has a lot of family problems, but learns to 'fly' through it all. The characters in this story are so real--I've been thinking about them for days after the last page was finished. I was also awed by the fantastic writing, especially the descriptions that took me there. I highly recommend this book, and I'm going to go check out more by Ms. Hickman. --Tricia Goyer, author of "From Dust and Ashes."