Beulah Land
by Nancy Stewart
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Pub Date Nov 01 2017 | Archive Date Nov 18 2017
Interlude Press | Interlude Press - Duet Books
Description
In the Missouri Ozarks, one girl's fight for self-discovery clashes with prejudice and family secrets.
Seventeen-year-old Violette Sinclair dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but growing up as a lesbian in a small, rural town presents challenges. When a vicious tormentor threatens her and her family, Vi must unravel long-hidden secrets to protect those she loves. With the help of her loyal friend Junie, she confronts prejudice, violence, and the complexities of her own identity.
As Vi navigates family betrayals and community intolerance, she discovers a strength she never knew she possessed. Will she find a way to break free from the constraints of her surroundings and create a future where she can truly be herself? A gripping coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, Beulah Land explores themes of love, acceptance, and the courage to defy expectations. For young adults interested in LGBTQ+ stories, rural settings, and tales of resilience.
A Note From the Publisher
This novel contains content that may not be appropriate for all readers, including incidents of violence, animal cruelty, and homophobia.
Advance Praise
2015 State of Florida Rising Kite Award — Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (pre-publication manuscript).
FIVE STARS: "Nancy Stewart has produced a tough, courageous novel that belongs on the shelf next to young-adult survival stories like Hatchet and Bridge to Terabithia." — Foreword Reviews (Nov/Dec, 2017)
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781945053450 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
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This was a very difficult read--I might describe it as "Winter's Bone for lesbians"--but I think an important one as well. Although it depicts deep poverty and the struggle of its gay protagonist to not just survive, but find a life worth living despite the repressive norms of her community, it is not a story without hope. The poor, rural community is depicted with compassion and nuance, not painted as a backwards caricature. Characters who initially appear unsympathetic are allowed their touches of humanity, and the story ends with a hopeful note for the future. I was pleasantly surprised by this hopefulness. It is unfortunately common for non-LGBT authors to write about homophobia and cissexism in graphic detail without providing their protagonists sufficient relief: I thought that Stewart handled the balance between struggle and comfort nicely.