Learning to Speak Southern

Name: Learning to Speak Southern
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728205403
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A Novel

By Lindsey Rogers Cook

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Summary

In Learning to Speak Southern by Lindsey Rogers Cook, a young woman's world is upended when her mother receives a terminal diagnosis. As she returns to her Southern roots, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with family secrets and long-lost memories. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the intricacies of familial bonds amidst life-altering challenges.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you appreciate heartwarming stories about family, identity, and finding one's roots, you may enjoy this book. With its rich Southern setting and emotional depth, it offers a compelling exploration of personal growth and the complexities of family connections.

Learning to Speak Southern

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A searing Southern story about confronting the difference between the family you're born into and the family you choose, from the acclaimed author of How to Bury Your Brother.

Lex fled Memphis years ago, making ends meet with odd jobs teaching English around the world. She only returns when she has no choice, when her godmother presents her with a bargain she can't refuse. Lex has never understood her mother, who died tragically right before Lex's college graduation, but now she's got a chance to read her journals, to try and figure out what sent her mother spiralling all those years ago.

The Memphis that Lex inhabits is more bourbon and BBQ joint than sweet tea on front porches, and as she pieces together the Memphis her mother knew, seeing the lure of the world through her mother's lush writing, she must confront more of her own past and the people she left behind. Once all is laid bare, Lex must decide for herself—what is the true meaning of family?

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Learning to Speak Southern by Lindsey Rogers Cook has been praised for its engaging story of transformation and the exploration of family dynamics, appealing particularly to fans of women's fiction. The narrative is described as a quick yet intimate read, immersing readers in a deeply emotional mother-daughter tale. Cook's evocative language richly portrays the Southern setting, promising an imaginative and immersive experience for the reader.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728205403

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Landmark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 288

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Fiction General Fiction Lindsey Rogers Cook Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

LINDSEY ROGERS COOK is a senior editor for digital storytelling at the New York Times, previously at U.S. News and World Report. She is the author of How To Bury Your Brother. Lindsey lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City.