"Beautiful and generous. The Truthful Story's richly rendered Southern Lowcountry provides the ideal setting for its protagonist, the sweet Genevieve--whose youth does not preclude the depth of her wisdom, love, or ability to forgive." (New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Eva Lesko Natiello, The Memory Box)

"The Truthful Story is a wonder. Like the Lowcountry river that nurtures and sustains young Genevieve Donovan--and takes the life of her beloved Nannie--this debut novel runs deep and even dark. But the light shines in the darkness, and Helen Stine's gentle humor, uncanny insight, and quiet wisdom shine through every page of this book, carried along on a stream of luminous prose. The 1960s South she recreates is one born of rapturous memory, painful reflection, and an artist's imagination and love. Most significantly, Stine gives us the great gift of Genny Donovan, a character who set up residence in my heart the same way Jean Louise Finch did so many years ago. I have a feeling that, like Scout, she will live there forever." (Margaret Evans, Editor, Lowcountry Weekly)

Author Bio:
Helen Stine was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She is a graduate from the College of Charleston with a degree in English. She spent 27 years as a military wife and managing early childhood education programs for children of military families. Along with various articles and training materials, she co-authored Staying on Course: The Early Childhood Board’s Guide to Success for board of directors operating early childhood programs. Together with her husband and son, they own the independent film production company Rushaway Pictures. Inspired by her childhood and love of the South, The Truthful Story is her first work of fiction.