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The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

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I am a 5th generation Floridian whose family has lived within 30 miles of the real Cross Creek for over 100 years. As a boy, my classmates and I read Rawling's other works, visited Cross Creek on field trips and had class dinners featuring "cracker" food (which was just like Grandmother's). It was not until my twenties that I discovered that this book even existed.

It is Rawling's masterpiece - and is not set in Florida.

If you enjoyed Rawling's other books, be certain to read this. The fact that it was written shortly before her death makes it even more poignant, as the book's ending is an exceptional introspection on the end of life.

The book is hard to find. Grab it when you can!

I read this book many years ago and have always considered it my favorite. And I read a lot! I recently re-read it and still feel the same, so I bought this copy for my daughter, also an avid reader. I was delighted when she told me that it was one of the best books she has ever read. It's a wonderful read. Rich in it's rendering of life from the horse and buggy era to the jet age. The character are so real you can feel them on so many levels.

My recommendation.....read it!

Ase Linden, a close-mouthed, introspective farmer, is the protagonist of "The Sojourner." He makes repeated errors of omission; thus, it was challenging for this reader to empathize with him. Yet he plods on, eventually triumphing even over his avaricious son, Nat. Well-written, traditional, and affirmative. Highly recommended.