Cherise Wolas's Blog, page 10

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

"Debut author Wolas's sure hand applies layer upon layer of precisely meshed poetic and cinematic scenes to realize a life of such quiet majesty and original consideration of family interplay that she does the impossible. Readers will not only mourn coming to the end, they will feel compelled to start over to watch the miracle of this novel unfold again. Breathtaking.

-LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW

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Published on August 22, 2017 17:46

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

“It’s almost impossible to believe that THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY by Cherise Wolas is the first novel by Cherise Wolas... Gorgeously written and completely captivating, the book spans decades and continents, deftly capturing the tug so many women feel between motherhood and self-identity.”
—BookPage

In print and online, September, 2017

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Published on August 19, 2017 04:53

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

"The scope of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby, the breath of its engagement with the reader, the impressive realization of its ambitious literary character, all resonated so deeply that the pages of these other books offered naught but hollow echoes. Not only had Wolas succeeded in creating a character presented as a literary icon, complete with accompanying primary text, but she powerfully engaged the reader through an exploration of personal identity. Ashby’s struggle to survive her broken adhesion to an uncompromising artistic identity, shattered by unwanted changes and betrayal which are ultimately absorbed without a loss of integrity, make for a rich and reflective reading experience indeed."

--Kenny Brechner, owner of DDG Booksellers, Farmington, Maine

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Published on August 11, 2017 09:29

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY IS ONE OF 5 BOOKS TO READ!

SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE
YOUR BOOK SHELF: 5 BOOKS TO READ IN AUGUST

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Published on August 06, 2017 03:22

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY MAKES ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY!

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
THIRTEEN BOOKS TO READ IN AUGUST
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Published on August 05, 2017 06:42

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

SHELF AWARENESS, AUGUST 3, 2017:

“The Resurrection of Joan Ashby is Wolas's astonishing debut. She effectively uses an innovative structure, opening the novel with a piece ("(Re) Introducing Joan Ashby") in the fictitious Literature magazine, and following it with two of Ashby's short stories. This brilliant technique allows Wolas simultaneously to introduce her own literary talents through Ashby's. In doing so, she seemingly transforms the latter into an empathetic contemporary. The result is a hunger for more of Wolas's work. Here's hoping her new fans are spared the fate of Ashby's readers, with a wait that is fewer than 28 years.”
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Published on August 04, 2017 20:00

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

BARNES & NOBLE
AUGUST’S BEST NEW FICTION:

“Wolas’ powerhouse debut novel promises to take readers on an emotional ride, while tackling questions about the ways in which women are sometimes forced to choose between love of family and self-actualization.”

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Published on August 04, 2017 05:32

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

LITERARY HUB
FOURTEEN BOOKS TO READ THIS AUGUST!

“Resurrection wrestles with parenthood and the artist’s life from a female perspective, in ways no writer has attempted since Woolf….You will not come away unchanged, and you will continue to think about Joan Ashby’s path long after…. A masterful…debut novel that dares to consider whether becoming a mother is worth it, or not.”

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Published on August 03, 2017 05:24

THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY. . . ENTERING THE WORLD

“Love and betrayal and expectation, all encapsulated in the story of one woman, Joan Ashby, and the surprises and disappointments of her life. Wolas’ debut turns a critical and perceptive eye onto the complications and expectations of marriage. It’s also gorgeously written. Get into it.”
—Southern Living

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Published on July 30, 2017 07:42