A Goodreads user asked this question about The Charm Bracelet:
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.
Mary T I was actually shocked to read that it was written by a man. It's a beautiful story that I was sure was written by a woman. Please read it. It's a won…moreI was actually shocked to read that it was written by a man. It's a beautiful story that I was sure was written by a woman. Please read it. It's a wonderful story of family (and Michigan!) This book really moved me. It has so many parallels to my life and that of my family. I want my Mom and my nieces to read it. I think I'll buy a few copies for Christmas presents.(less)
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