Kaye Gibbons je autorkou, jejíž díla se vyznačují mimořádnou upřímností myšlenek, pohledu, citů a slov. Její psaní je oceňováno pro svou syrovou pravdivost a působivou stylistiku, která čtenáře vtáhne do hlubin lidské zkušenosti. Gibbonsin hlas je jedinečný a její romány nabízejí intenzivní, často humorný pohled na život, který rezonuje dlouho po dočtení.
SIGHTS UNSEEN is an unforgettable tale of unconditional love---and of a Southern family's desperatesearch for normalcy in the midst of madness. It is the story of Maggie, "the Barnes woman with all the problems"...and Hattie, a child struggling to find a place for herself in her damaged mother's heart.
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for much of her life, a young child searches for a better life and finally gets a break in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
Blinking Jack Stokes was a skinny tenant farmer, and Ruby Pitt Woodrow was "the carefully raised daughter of Carolina gentry ... They didn't fall in love so much as they simply found each other and held on for dear life."--Pbk. cover.
At fifteen, Ellen navigates her new life with a permanent mother while grappling with feelings of unease. Despite her intelligence and resilience, she clings to remnants of her childhood, balancing her friendship with the ambitious Stuart, who wants to marry her, and caring for her neighbor, Starletta. As she faces the challenges of growing up, Ellen embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and broader horizons, showcasing her strength and adaptability amid change.
North Carolina zu Anfang dieses Jahrhunderts: Charlie Kate, die resolute Grossmutter, wirkt als begnadetes medizinisches Talent mit ihrer Urwuchsmedizin zum Segen des Landstrichs, vor allem der geistig und materiell weniger begüterten Menschen.
Der Kampf ums Auskommen, die Freuden und Nöte alltäglicher, bisweilen etwas verschrobener Menschen in einer kleinen Gemeinde in North Carolina zur Zeit der Wirtschaftskrise. Im Mittelpunkt steht Betty, die Tochter eines Quäkers und einer irischen Katholikin.
