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I haven't read the book yet, and I intend to, but I wonder if any other readers have a slight problem with the author being male? VIOLA SHIPMAN is a pen name for Wade Rouse, a popular, award-winning memoirist. Rouse chose his grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, to honor the woman whose charm bracelet and family stories inspired him to write his debut novel, which is a tribute to all of our elders.
Deanna Lynn Sletten I am currently reading this novel (courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher) and I had no idea a man had written it. I read all types of books and by m…moreI am currently reading this novel (courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher) and I had no idea a man had written it. I read all types of books and by male and female authors, and most of the time you can tell when a man is writing about women. Not in this case. The story is beautiful and the characters are so vibrant and realistic. So I have to say kudos to Wade Rouse for writing such a lovely book. I hope you write many, many more.(less)
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deleted user Thank you, Deanna! That means the world! My grandmothers inspired this novel, and I felt as if they were with me every step of the way. And my next "h ...more
Mar 25, 2016 07:10PM
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