Life is Short But Wide
Mar 2009 · Sold by Anchor
4.9star
14 reviews
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256
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About this ebook
An irresistible story of faith and perseverance, Life Is Short But Wide follows two families as they prove that no matter who you are or what you do, you are never too old to chase your dreams.
Like the small towns J. California Cooper has so vividly portrayed in her previous novels, Wideland, Oklahoma, is home to ordinary Americans with big hearts. Among them are newlyweds Irene and Val, who graciously allow their neighbors, Bertha and Joseph, to build a house on their land. Together the couples have three daughters, all who struggle to find love and success in the changing world. But although the years may bring hardship and heartache, they also teach the importance of living one’s life boldly and squeezing out every possible moment of joy.
Like the small towns J. California Cooper has so vividly portrayed in her previous novels, Wideland, Oklahoma, is home to ordinary Americans with big hearts. Among them are newlyweds Irene and Val, who graciously allow their neighbors, Bertha and Joseph, to build a house on their land. Together the couples have three daughters, all who struggle to find love and success in the changing world. But although the years may bring hardship and heartache, they also teach the importance of living one’s life boldly and squeezing out every possible moment of joy.
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4.9
14 reviews
Nathea Lee
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September 26, 2014
Reading J. California Cooper is like enjoying a heartfelt conversation with a dear friend. Like many of the folks in her stories, the characters in Life is Short But Wide inhabit unspectacular lives that are conveyed with a warmth, humor and grace that transcends their circumstances. I will miss Ms. Cooper's subtle, masterful storytelling.
Gaibrielle Goodson
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February 22, 2015
This was my first J California Cooper book and I fell in love. I didn't want it to end. I fell in love with the characters and their stories. I'm happy I chose this book to read by J California Cooper it definitely won't be my last.
Vivian Bryant-Ridgell
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March 22, 2016
It's a great book one you don't want to put down.
About the author
J. California Cooper is the author of four novels and six collections of stories. She was honored as Black Playwright of the Year, and her work received the American Book Award, the James Baldwin Writing Award, and the Literary Lion Award from the American Library Association. She died in 2014.
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