This debut novel intrigues with an element of surprise that keeps the reader captivated until the very last page-a story about whether you can truly be fulfilled as a woman without being a mother. When Georgia peach Lil (pronounced Lille, France) embarks upon a campaign to have a child, she expects her most formidable opponent to be her biological clock. After all she is 39, her childless aunt, Mamie Lee, reminds her. Nonetheless, when Aunt Mamie dies suddenly, Lil finds herself up against a cadre of obstacles, including a battle with her aunt's stepson over the family's land and a relationship with a congressman who doesn't want more children and possibly can't have them anyhow. She also faces a major crisis at her high-powered job. The most unsettling of all her adversaries, however, turns out to be her own mind, filled with conventional notions about this illusive tie in between motherhood and womanhood. An emotionally captivating story, told with skilful pacing that makes it hard to put down.
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By Cam Jordan
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book felt like home to me. The imagery as the characters traveled from rural towns to major cities throughout the book touched me. I was there but again the physical location was a small piece of this well-written book. Some of the character experiences in this book were foreign to me...at first. Ms. Lewis did an excellent job pulling me into those experiences and making them familiar as if I'd been there myself. Great plot twist at the end and not the same hokey (Girl gets the guy, saves the world) last page.
I hope to see a few of the minor characters again in the next novel.
I hope to see a few of the minor characters again in the next novel.
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By Goldilocks
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just finished reading "The Barrenness" by Sonja Lewis. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very well written. I would never have guessed that this was Ms Lewis' first novel. The book is very detailed and descriptive. In some of the scenes you actually feel like you are right there. There are some amazing twists and turns which keeps you captivated right to the end of the book.
The characters are very humanly portrayed. No one is perfect. They all have secrets, disappointments, failures and daily stress that they must learn to cope with in order to get on with their lives. There is also repentence, redemption and forgivness which is crucial to the book.
I would like wish Ms Lewis much success with this novel and I am anxiously waiting for her next one.
The characters are very humanly portrayed. No one is perfect. They all have secrets, disappointments, failures and daily stress that they must learn to cope with in order to get on with their lives. There is also repentence, redemption and forgivness which is crucial to the book.
I would like wish Ms Lewis much success with this novel and I am anxiously waiting for her next one.
Format:Paperback
After the death of her mother, Aunt Mamie, her father's sister, was the closest thing Lil had to a mother. On Aunt Mamie's deathbed she asks Lil to do two things: have a baby and keep her home. Lil desperately wants to honor Aunt Mamie Lee's memory. Unfortunately, at 39, having a baby is somewhat of a struggle. Then with Will, Aunt Mamie's step-son, fighting her tooth and nail, Lil is feeling as if she won't be able to succeed.
With so much drama at work, her personal life and fighting back and forth with Will, can Lil handle things?
Sonja Lewis has written a good book with a lot of twist and turns. "The Barrenness" will keep you turning the page for more. I hope there is sequel available soon that will continue the story of Lil and Danny.
With so much drama at work, her personal life and fighting back and forth with Will, can Lil handle things?
Sonja Lewis has written a good book with a lot of twist and turns. "The Barrenness" will keep you turning the page for more. I hope there is sequel available soon that will continue the story of Lil and Danny.
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Vivid characters and a topic rarely discussed
In her debut novel, Sonja Lewis tackles a subject that rarely makes it into fiction: the decision to have children or not. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lisa Manterfield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put down!
The Barrenness was a definite page turner! Ms. Lewis transported me to Phillipstown, GA with her vivid imagery. The plot and characters were all relatable. Read more
Published 24 months ago by NikNak
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Guilty Pleasure
The Barrenness is a sneak peek into the secret life of a small southern community. The author artfully peels back the layers to expose a dark core under the pristine veneer, an... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Cazzy Jordan
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absolutely loved this book!
This book was very exciting! I didn't want to put the book down. This book had a lot of suspense in it. It kept me on the edge of my seat, literally. Read more
Published on May 20, 2011 by ruralgirl1981
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