The Bean Trees

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“The work of a visionary. . . . It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling.” “As clear as air. It is the southern novel taken west, its colors as translucent and polished as one of those slices of rose agate from a desert shop.” “An extraordinary good novel, tough and tender and gritty and moving.” “So wry and wise we wish it would never end….The chatty, down-home audacity of Barbara Kingsolver’s remarkable first novel hooks us on the first page.” “A major new talent. From the very first page, Kingsolver’s characters tug at the heart and soul.” “An astonishing literary debut….For a deep breath of fresh air, spend some time in the neighborhood of The Bean Trees.” “Idealistic and exhilerating, The Bean Trees is a book that combines the most careful craft with a moral code that is loving and expansive.” “This is the story of a lovable, resourceful ‘instant mother,’ one who speaks, acts and learns for herself, becoming an inspiration to us all.” “This funny, inspiring book is a marvelous affirmation of risk-taking, commitment and everyday miracles…An overwhelming delight, as random and unexpected as real life.”