One Summer in Arkansas
"With roots in Arkansas and a voice reminiscent of Carson McCullers, Sterling brings to life a uniquely Southern reconciliation of family, race and religion."-- Sherry Laymon, author ofFearless: John L. McClellan, United States Senator"With roots in Arkansas and a voice reminiscent of Carson McCullers, Sterling brings to life a uniquely Southern reconciliation of family, race and religion."-- Sherry Laymon, author ofFearless: John L. McClellan, United States SenatorWith even-handed empathy and great skill, Sterling shows us one culture straining under the weight of its history and another one reinventing itself at land's end in California. A fascinating read with unforgettable characters. ----Professor Barbara Babcock, Stanford Law School Crown Professor of Law Emerita and author of The Trials of Clara Foltz: Woman Lawyer...the author uses stunning descriptive text, placing radiant images in the reader s mind. --Kirkus ReviewsA richly-told saga of the complexities and contradictions that play out over the course of one hot, humid summer in a small town in Arkansas. --Diana Richmond, author of Some Other Time...the author uses stunning descriptive text, placing radiant images in the reader s mind. --Kirkus ReviewsA richly-told saga of the complexities and contradictions that play out over the course of one hot, humid summer in a small town in Arkansas. --Diana Richmond, author of Some Other Time