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The Shade of My Own Tree

A Novel

by Sheila Williams
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Beloved author Sheila Williams beautifully captures the bittersweet humor and vivid adventures of women who survive the worst life can toss at them—and fight back to claim their right to be free, to be themselves, and to live in . . .
The courage to change doesn’t come easy. When Opal Sullivan walks out on an abusive husband after fifteen years, she has only her dreams in her pocket. Her new beginning starts in Appalachian River country, where she sees a bit of herself in a graceful but dilapidated house. Like Opal, the house is worn-out and somewhat beaten up, but it still stands proudly and deserves a second chance.
So Opal opens her doors—and her heart—to a parade of unforgettable characters. There’s sassy Bette Smith with her cantaloupe-colored hair and four-inch heels; short-tempered Gloria and her devilish son, Troy; the mysterious Dana, who dresses in black and keeps exclusively nocturnal hours; a dog named “Bear” who is afraid of his own shadow; and Jack, who doesn’t mind hanging out with an OBBWA (old black broad with an attitude). It is Jack who helps Opal understand a funny thing about life: You can’t move forward if you keep looking back. . . .

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    March 11, 2009

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      • ISBN: 9780307545688

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      • ISBN: 9780307545688
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      September 1, 2003
      As she did in her first novel, "Dancing on the Edge of the Moon "(2002), Williams weaves another great story about a woman seeking self-discovery. After years of abuse, Opal Sullivan finally leaves her husband. She purchases an old yellow house on a river, which becomes a symbol of her life: somewhat beaten but still strong and deserving of another chance. She takes in boarders. Her first houseguests are Gloria and Gloria's son, Troy. Gloria left her husband and is struggling with doing what is best for her son against what is safe for her. Dana rents the coach house and has everyone guessing about her occupation and nocturnal lifestyle. Jack, the handyman, expresses an interest in Opal and proves to be more than just a friend. Opal even recharges her relationship with her daughter, Imani. As the tenants come and go, they each help Opal learn something about herself and become more determined to live for the future. A well-written tale. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2003, American Library Association.)

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