
Who She Is
by Diane Byington
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Pub Date Mar 20 2018 | Archive Date Oct 02 2018
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Description
"Faye's character and her concerns are nicely drawn, the twists of plot are unpredictable and different, and the story line is thoroughly engrossing. . . . Readers will appreciate Who She Is for its multifaceted approach to life and one girl's discovery of who she really is (and can be) in the face of bullying, betrayal, and abandonment." D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"The characters are gritty and real, and the tumultuous late 1960s are depicted vibrantly. This is a tale that sheds light on exactly how much women have had to overcome in order to participate in such simple things as high school sports. A worthy, engrossing read." Aimie K. Runyan, Bestselling Author of "Daughters of the Night Sky"
In the fall of 1967, Faye Smith’s family moves to Florida to work in the orange groves, and she has to start a new school… again. She tries out for the track team, knowing her mother would never approve because of Faye’s epilepsy.
When Faye discovers she has a talent for distance running, she and her friend Francie decide to enter the Boston Marathon, even though women aren’t allowed to compete. Desperate to climb out of the rut of poverty, Faye is determined to take part and win a college scholarship.
After the school bully tries to run her down with his car, a strange memory surfaces—a scene Faye doesn’t recognize. Her parents insist that it’s a symptom of her epilepsy, but Faye thinks they might be lying, especially when it keeps happening. To get her life on the right path, she’ll need to figure out what her parents are hiding and never lose sight of the finish line.
Advance Praise
"Faye's character and her concerns are nicely drawn, the twists of plot are unpredictable and different, and the story line is thoroughly engrossing.""Completely unexpected and satisfyingly different." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review.
-"Who She Is" is a captivating, well-imagined story about some of the first women to run in the Boston Marathon. The characters are gritty and real, and the tumultuous late 1960s are depicted vibrantly. This is a tale that sheds light on exactly how much women have had to overcome in order to participate in such simple things as high school sports. A worthy, engrossing read." ~ Aimie K. Runyan, internationally bestselling author of Daughters of the Night Sky and Promised to the Crown.
A powerful story from beginning to end." Readers Favorite 5-star review
Available Editions
ISBN | 9781986281843 |
PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
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