Dry Bones by Hope Norman Coulter

Set in Depression-era Arkansas, Dry Bones follows young Clara as she grapples with grief, family secrets, and the harsh realities of rural life. Through the eyes of a resilient girl forced to grow up too soon, the novel explores themes of loss, faith, and endurance. Coulter’s poetic prose and emotionally rich storytelling create a powerful portrait of Southern hardship and quiet strength.

Hardcover, 1990

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