Stars of Alabama

A Novel by “Sean of the South”

By: Sean Dietrich

Narrated by: Sean Dietrich

In this heartfelt tale about enduring hope amid the suffering of the Great Depression, Sean Dietrich--also known as Sean of the South--weaves together a tale featuring a cast of characters ranging from a child preacher, a teenage healer, and two migrant workers who give everything they have for their chosen family.

When fifteen-year-old Marigold becomes pregnant during the Great Depression, she is rejected by her family and forced to fend for herself. She is arrested while trying to steal food and loses her baby in the forest, turning her whole world upside down. She's even more distraught upon discovering she has an inexplicable power to heal, making her a sought-after local legend.

Meanwhile, middle-aged migrant workers Vern and Paul discover a violet-eyed baby abandoned in the woods and take it upon themselves to care for her. The men continue their search for work and soon pair up with a poverty-stricken widow, plus her two children, and the misfit family begins taking care of each other.

As survival brings this chosen family together, a young boy finds himself without a friend to his name as the dust storms rage across Kansas. Fourteen-year-old Coot, a child preacher, is on the run from his abusive tent-revival pastor father with thousands of stolen dollars--and the only thing he's sure of is that Mobile, Alabama, is his destination.

In a sweeping saga with a looming second world war, these stories intertwine in surprising ways, reminding us that when the dust clears, we can still see the stars.

With dry humor and compassion, beloved writer Sean Dietrich highlights the good of humanity and the light that's always just around the corner. This standalone novel includes discussion questions, which makes it perfect for book clubs. Also by Sean Dietrich: Kinfolk, Over Yonder, The Incredible Winston Browne, and You Are My Sunshine. Perfect for fans of Allen Levi and Fredrik Backman.

Enjoyable picture of the Old South

Sean is an affable writer and fine reader of his touching and humorous portrayal of some fascinating characters of the south. We enjoyed his wit and compassionate tales. Can't wait for his next book!

Wonderful

This is a beautiful story of several people and hard scrabble lives trying to survive in very hard times. It is a beautiful story of what a true family really is. It is sad, but joyful. It is life.
I could not stop listening. Had NO trouble understanding the narrator and I'm not southern. This is possibly the very best author narrated book I've ever listened to. Many authors should not narrate. This is one of few I will probably listen to again sometime. It's that good. Well worth the price of a credit!
Will definitely be reading more of this author's work!!

loved it!

Everything about this story I loved. I loved the narration from the author. I loved the sweet story. Well done! Thank you!

Unique Blend

Three strands of storyline, with characters touching, tragic, tender, and true, contrasted by the worrisome, wiley, wretched, and wicked. Come along and enjoy the journey. Watch these strands intertwine in this magical story of love, love lost, and love found. The author/reader will delight you with his whimsical humor and charming southern dialect. This story is a treat!

Story good; narration difficult to understand

Was difficult for me to understand the narrator. Will need to read the actual book to see what I’ve missed. Disappointed because I always have audiobook going in my car