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Like the small towns J. California Cooper has so vividly portrayed in her previous novels and story collections, Wideland, Oklahoma, is home to ordinary Americans struggling to raise families, eke out a living, and fulfill their dreams. In the early 20th century, Irene and Val fall in love in Wideland. While carving out a home for themselves, they also allow neighbors Bertha and Joseph to build a house and live on their land. The next generation brings two girls for Irene and Val, and a daughter for Bertha and Joseph. As the families cope with the hardships that come with changing times and fortunes, and people are born and pass away, the characters learn the importance of living one's life boldly and squeezing out every possible moment of joy.
Cooper brilliantly captures the cadences of the South and draws a picture of American life at once down-to-earth and heartwarming in this-as her wise narrator will tell you-"strange, sad, kind'a beautiful, life story." It is a story about love that leads to the ultimate realization that whoever you are, and whatever you do, life is short, but it is also wide.
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I laughed,cried,cringed and smiled.
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GREAT STORY!!!
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Definitely for the Dreamers
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Review of book
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Beautiful love story
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The words take you straight to another place.
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Never Disappointed!
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Would you listen to Life Is Short but Wide again? Why?
Yes. This was the second listen. I drove family members from Atlanta to Savannah (and back) and played it for them. They Loved it; they actually cheered out loud!What other book might you compare Life Is Short but Wide to and why?
Their Eyes Were Watching GodWhich character – as performed by Adenrele Ojo – was your favorite?
Tot was too much!If you could rename Life Is Short but Wide, what would you call it?
Wouldn't change a thingAny additional comments?
J. California Cooper is a treasure!A Whole Lotta Soul!
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