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Publication
Ecco (2013), Edition: First Edition, 432 pages
Description
Complications arise throughout his family when churchgoing and respected community member Robert John Brown's caught hiding a barnful of migrant workers with no papers.
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LibraryThing member TooBusyReading
To those who think reading fiction is for escape from the “real” world, this novel addresses a very serious real world problem, one with no easy, one-size-fits-all answer.
A fairly normal, strongly Christian family in Oklahoma gets caught up in a felony, harboring illegal immigrants, violating a
Children are involved, as are family members who don't have good sense, good people trying to stand up for what they think is right and those trying to protect their families, and two men who are in the country illegally.
The story is exciting throughout. “Sweet” is a flawed character that I couldn't help but love. Some of the characters seemed a little too much like stereotypes for me, especially the sheriff. But then I live in Maricopa County – we have living, breathing stereotypes of our own. The publicity-seeking legislator also hit a little close to home.
The writing was lovely and crisp. In the end, some questions were answered but not everything was tied up into a nice, neat bundle. And just as in real life, there are no easy answers to the issue of what to do about people who are in the country without proper documentation.
A fairly normal, strongly Christian family in Oklahoma gets caught up in a felony, harboring illegal immigrants, violating a
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new law. And the family is being torn apart.Children are involved, as are family members who don't have good sense, good people trying to stand up for what they think is right and those trying to protect their families, and two men who are in the country illegally.
The story is exciting throughout. “Sweet” is a flawed character that I couldn't help but love. Some of the characters seemed a little too much like stereotypes for me, especially the sheriff. But then I live in Maricopa County – we have living, breathing stereotypes of our own. The publicity-seeking legislator also hit a little close to home.
The writing was lovely and crisp. In the end, some questions were answered but not everything was tied up into a nice, neat bundle. And just as in real life, there are no easy answers to the issue of what to do about people who are in the country without proper documentation.
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LibraryThing member lynnytisc
I could only give this book five stars because I wasn't offered ten! I read all 416 pages in 3 days. It was so good. It's about the plight of Mexican immigrants.
An ambitious politician in Oklahoma thinks it's a hot button issue and wants to prosecute everyone involved.
A wonderful family and their
With lots of wisdom and insight in between. A must read for everyone.
An ambitious politician in Oklahoma thinks it's a hot button issue and wants to prosecute everyone involved.
A wonderful family and their
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foibles in dealing with this.With lots of wisdom and insight in between. A must read for everyone.
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LibraryThing member phyllis.shepherd
Whenever I read a book straight through in a couple of days, I know it's a winner. This one covers so many issues that affect families of all kinds: illegal immigration, substance abuse, parents trying to do their best for their children, Christians trying to live out their faith, politicians and
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law enforcement trying to garner fame and influence, and children just trying to survive it all. Rilla Askew has a keen ear for her characters and their troubles. Show Less
Awards
Dublin Literary Award (Longlist — 2015)
Spur Award (Finalist — 2014)
Original language
English
Physical description
432 p.; 6 inches
ISBN
0062198793 / 9780062198792