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Johanna Moran
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The Wives of Henry Oades
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The Story Behind The Story
"The Wives of Henry Oades" is based on real events. More than a half-century ago, my father, a law professor, came across an abstract on the Oades trials, and showed it to my mother, who was attempting to write short fiction in her nonexistent spare time. She was intrigued and gave thought to fleshing out the story, but that's as far as she got. She might have had three kids down with mumps that w
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"Though the blurb on this book sounds a bit heavy, it was a fairly light read with humor, tragedy, and a lot of love at the heart of it. It’s indicated this is based on a true story; I tried to find more info on it but wasn’t able to.
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"This was a very interesting story. Well written, and engaging until the end. Based on a true story. 4 stars"
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At its heart, this affecting YA novel is about belonging, about finding one's place in the world. Finch Delgado's gutless father has taken off; her mother is dead. Finch lives with her unemployed stepfather, a man she barely knows, and his wife. Finc ...more |
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“There was something of Francis in the boy, something pure and genuine and flawed. That type didn't think twice before running headlong into a burning house or a young girl's arms.”
― The Wives of Henry Oades
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Oct 11, 2009 09:27AM
Thanks so much, Cindy! It's a little strange, like throwing my child out into the world to sink or swim on its own...
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Thanks for the friend invite Johanna! Can't wait to read your book!
Hey Johanna! Thanks for the friend request! Here's to more great discussions to come!
