The Widows of Wichita County [Import] [Paperback]

Jodi Thomas (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Mira Books (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778301230
• ISBN-13: 978-0778301233
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,855,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice!, August 1, 2003

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This review is from: The Widows Of Wichita County (Mass Market Paperback)

The oil fields of Texas are the lifeblood of the state, but they are filled with danger that equals their rewards. Just being on them can cost one's life, or leave you hurt.

This point is brought home to a group of diverse women when they are summoned to the hospital after a tragic accident that kills all involved, save one man. Unfortunately, the man has been burned beyond recognition, and no one can tell which of the women is not a widow. Even if they are able to do so, the woman will surely soon be one, or at best be left with a husband facing a very long and painfilled recovery that might leave him better off dead.

Each of the women comes to the waiting room with different things in her heart, one even hopes that she is a widow, while for one, the hope of her husband's survival is paramount. The others love their husbands as well, but only one can leave with a living husband. As they wait and pray, the women form a unique friendship that will see them through the dark days of putting their broken lives back together. As the months and weeks pass, they face emotional and financial crises that will put them to the test, and each of them tries to learn how to love again.

***** The STEEL MAGNOLIAS meets THE ENGLISH PATIENT might be an alternative title for this book. Ms. Thomas' debut modern literature has a warmth and realism that has characterized her past writing, making it accessible to a new audience without abandoning her loyal following. Tears and laughter alike await the reader. *****
Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!, August 4, 2003

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Tina M. Musial "tmmusial" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Widows Of Wichita County (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was excellent! It had been recommended on one of my book groups online, so I thought I'd try it. After I read the back cover of the book, I wasn't sure if I would like it. Well, I couldn't put it down! The characters were well thought out, the writing was fast paced and the storyline was superb! I haven't enjoyed a good read like this in quite awhile. I was moved to tears, I laughed out loud and I could sympathize with a part of each character. I am critical as a reader (occupational hazard) but found the writing air tight with no errors that made me stop and think, huh? I would highly recommend this book.

I am looking forward to her next book!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a taste of West Texas., May 7, 2004

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Dee Ann (Midland, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Widows Of Wichita County (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a truely enjoyable book. As a nurse in West Texas I see the dangers of oil field work every day. Jodi Thomas brings out the subtle humor of the men who live here and the bold intelligence of the women they marry. A great story and a taste of the real West Texas.