Zetty
by Debra Whiting Alexander
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date Dec 19 2017 | Archive Date Jun 30 2020
Talking about this book? Use #Zetty #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
The powerful story of a mother lost to a rare form of schizophrenia, and a daughter’s quest to find her.
When Marjorie McGee suddenly disappears from her Southern California beach home, nine-year-old Zetty is left motherless and confused. Years later, Zetty finds herself in a circle of unconventional women—opinionated, endearing, courageous and keen-eyed women—who offer Zetty their heart and backbone. As unexpected friendships form, Zetty begins an emotional, psychological, and spiritual journey in search of her mother—never imagining the joy and tragedy yet to come, the undeniable power of early childhood bonds, and the secret that will change their lives forever.
Advance Praise
Zetty Awards:
2018 WILLA Literary Award Winner in Contemporary Fiction
2019 Winner for Women’s Fiction
Feathered Quill Book Awards
2018 Winner for Women's Fiction
National Indie Excellence Awards
2018 Finalist for Regional/West Fiction
National Indie Excellence Awards
PRAISE FOR ZETTY:
“...wild friendships, wisdom and most of all, love. Zetty is a a master piece of heartache and joy...”
Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times bestselling author
"I loved everything about this book: the story, the inspiration and the writing itself...I can't sing the praises of Zetty loudly enough...a story that's stayed with me long after I closed the back cover."
Bob Welch, Award-winning author and journalist for The Register Guard
"Alexander keeps the reader invested in Zetty's story with humor and pathos--a real page-turner and a heartwarming story of a daughter's love."
Janice Carr, Television Production Supervisor
"This is a brave story--plumbing the existential life of the schizophrenic and the reality of those who love them. Alexander writes with the prowess of heart."
Danuta Pfeiffer
Eric Hoffer Finalist and Award-winning author
“...vibrant writing...a ‘must read.’”
Nancy Oswald, Friends of Fremont County Libraries
What readers are saying:
“An Important and exquisitely written novel…”
“…beautifully composed…readers will fall in love and cry their eyes out. I did.”
“…original and strong…Zetty’s spirit truly touches my heart.”
“…The literary world is gaining a superb author…”
“…compelling, absorbing, and beautifully crafted story!”
“Zetty stays with you, long after you put it down.”
“This is a story that held me in its grip all the way through…”
“…a great read that becomes a part of you.”
“…a wise and uplifting story that I didn’t want to end.”
“…Beautifully written with sensitivity…This is a wonderful story about human resilience, compassion and love…”
Zetty was inspired by Debra's grandmother who died in a psychiatric hospital at the age of forty-one. To learn more go to: http://www.debrawhitingalexander.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781944733438 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Average rating from 4 members
Readers who liked this book also liked:
Grace Santamaria
General Fiction (Adult), Multicultural Interest, Women's Fiction
John and Elisa Mendzela
Biographies & Memoirs, Multicultural Interest, True Crime
© 2025 NetGalley LLC
• All Rights Reserved
