Betty: The International Bestseller by Tiffany Mcdaniel (English) Paperback Book

Description: Betty by Tiffany Mcdaniel A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians in which a young girl discovers stark truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A coming-of-age story filled with magic in language and plot: beautiful and devastating Observer , Books of the Year I felt consumed by this book. I loved it, you will love it Daisy Johnson, author of Sisters A page-turning Appalachian coming-of-age story told in undulating prose that settles right into you Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times Vivid and lucid, Betty has stayed with me Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies I loved Betty Fiona Mozley, author of Hot Stew Breahtaking Vogue A GIRL COMES OF AGE AGAINST THE KNIFE So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in a bathtub in 1954 to a white mother and a Cherokee father, Betty is the sixth of eight siblings: the world they inhabit in the rural town of Breathed, Ohio, is one of poverty and loss, of lush landscapes and blazing stars. Despite the hardships she encounters, Betty is resilient. Her curiosity about the natural world, her fierce love for her sisters and her fathers brilliant stories are kindling for the fire of her own imagination, and in the face of all to which she bears witness - the horrors of her familys past and present - Betty discovers an escape: she begins to write. Author Biography TIFFANY MCDANIEL is an Ohio native whose writing is inspired by the rolling hills and woods of the land she knows. Drawing from her Cherokee heritage, she is a poet, a novelist, and a visual artist. Her debut novel, THE SUMMER THAT MELTED EVERYTHING, won the Guardians Not the Booker award and the Ohioana Readers Choice Award. Her second novel, BETTY, was an international bestseller, was longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Prize and won the Prix du Roman FNAC. Review Breathtaking. * Vogue *Despite the beauty of the landscape and the poetry of the language, this is not an easy read. Yes, it flows beautifully, but there are depths to explore and layer upon layer of meaning. It is worth the journey... At one stage, I put the novel aside but Betty kept calling me back. I wanted to know what happened. Im glad I did. Once I had finished the book, I wanted to start again simply so that I could savour some of the language and the Cherokee wisdom. (I also wanted to give Betty a hug and tell her it would be OK.) This is a book that will stay with you. * Irish Independent *Theres a good chance you havent read a family saga like Betty... Their story is simultaneously extraordinary (they are subjected to unthinkable racism, financial hardships, and untimely deaths) and run-of-the-mill (at the heart, they are a family like any other). Each day in their life is supplanted with the mysticism and interconnectedness of their fathers traditions, offering a light at the end of a very dark plot tunnel. * Entertainment Weekly *Vivid. * Los Angeles Times *So engrossing! Tiffany McDaniels Betty is a page-turning Appalachian coming-of-age story steeped in Cherokee history, told in undulating prose that settles right into you. * Naoise Dolan, Sunday Times bestselling author of EXCITING TIMES *I felt consumed by the ambitious enormity and sadness of this book. Betty is about the power of words and the language it is written in rings with this. I loved it, you will love it. * Daisy Johnson, Booker Prize shortlisted author of EVERYTHING UNDER and SISTERS *I loved Betty: I fell for its strong characters and was moved by the story it portrayed. McDaniel deals with the passage of time with subtlety and skill and the descriptions of the rolling hills of Ohio were really beautiful. * Fiona Mozley, Booker Prize shortlisted author of ELMET *Betty is woven of many things, light and dark, and most of all it is life in all its shades: all its brilliances and disappointments, sadnesses and hopes. Vivid and lucid, Betty has stayed with me. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE MERCIES *Tiffany McDaniel has given us a vivid and haunting portrait of the writer as a young girl. Betty Carpenter survives the brutality of her childhood through her fathers stories and his steadfast belief in her own. A novel of tragedy and trouble, poetry and power, not a story you will soon forget.Magical, densely lyrical and often disturbing. Tiffany McDaniel follows in the tradition of The Color Purple with her unflinching portrayal of the generational ripples of racism, poverty, and abuse. Shot through with moonshine, Bible verses, and folklore, Betty is about the cruelty we inflict on one another, the beauty we still manage to find, and the stories we tell in order to survive. * Eowyn Ivey, author of THE SNOW CHILD *This novel broke my brain. The lush, hypnotic prose, the voice, so authentic and compelling, as Betty Carpenter holds your hand and leads you through a world filled with familial tragedy. Each more haunting than the last, until youre left holding your breath, with a tourniquet on your heart. This is powerful, relentless storytelling at its best. * Jamie Ford, author of HOTEL AT THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET *Betty is Betty Carpenters gripping coming of age story and is bold, inventive and profoundly moving. It is not a story blind to the characters abuse, but also reveals the love, sweetness, and magic in her life. Betty is too brown, too female and too poor for the world, but her story reminds us that despite all obstacles there are those blessed times when we can still manage to find our voices and sing. A triumph! * Stephanie Powell Watts, author of NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE US *A painful, powerful, transcendent story . . . Tiffany McDaniels distinctive, poetic prose lets us know at the outset that something unique is going on in these pages. Bit by bit, she draws us into her other world with amazing skill; and, before we realize it, we are like wide-eyed children, enthralled as we once were, as we listened to a story from Grimms Fairy Tales. Yet, this is no fairytale for children. Rather, it is an intricate, complex mosaic of myths that explores the ways in which the imagination can bring hope into our lives during difficult times. With her depth as a poet and her boldness as a storyteller, the author has created an unforgettable novel. It stays in our imagination, long after weve read the last word. * Gwyn Hyman Rubio, author of THE WOODMANS DAUGHTER *Tiffany McDaniel gives voice to those on the fringes. Betty is a coming-of-age novel that has the courage to look into the darkness and to find the light. Betty Carpenter tells the story of her family with empathy and passion and heart. This is a book for anyone whos ever stood on the outside looking in, or for anyone whos ever scorned the unfortunate. Its a book for our uncertain times, one that has much to show us about family, about want, about love. * Lee Martin, author of THE BRIGHT FOREVER *Betty is an unforgettable story about the bonds that bind families and the power of words when it feels like all hope is lost. * Daily Express * Long Description A coming-of-age story filled with music in language and plot: beautiful and devastating OBSERVER, BOOKS OF THE YEAR I felt consumed by this book. I loved it, you will love it DAISY JOHNSON Will break your heart open, in the best way GOOD HOUSEKEEPING A page-turning Appalachian coming-of-age story steeped in Cherokee history, told in undulating prose that settles right into you NAOISE DOLAN Breathtaking VOGUE A GIRL COMES OF AGE AGAINST THE KNIFE. So begins the story of Betty. Born in a bathtub in 1954 to a Cherokee father and white mother, Betty inhabits a world of poverty and loss, of lush landscapes and blazing stars. Despite the hardship she faces, Betty is resilient. Her curiosity about the natural world, her fierce love for her sisters and her fathers brilliant stories are kindling for the fire of her own imagination, and in the face of all she bears witness to - the horrors of her familys past and present - Betty discovers an escape: she begins to write. Review Quote I felt consumed by the ambitious enormity and sadness of this book. Betty is about the power of words and the language it is written in rings with this. I loved it, you will love it . Promotional "Headline" A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians in which a young girl discovers stark truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life. Details ISBN1474617549 Author Tiffany Mcdaniel Pages 480 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2021 ISBN-10 1474617549 ISBN-13 9781474617543 Format Paperback Language English Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson DEWEY 813.6 Audience General/Trade Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2021-07-29 UK Release Date 2021-07-29 AU Release Date 2021-07-29 NZ Release Date 2021-07-29 Subtitle The International Bestseller We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132838450;

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