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The Personal History of Rachel Dupree [Kindle Edition]

Ann Weisgarber (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews) |
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'This is a very well written novel from a new author, which reminded me of Catherine Cookson in some ways. All the way through I felt for Rachel and her children and what would become of them - the characterisation is excellent.'
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'An indelibly affecting teaching story: How unchecked selfish desires, regardless of their origins in historical cruelty and deprivation, lead inevitably to suffering. A suffering that can be alleviated only by the realization of a pure love for others greater than one's desires for self. Rachel and Isaac DuPree and their tiny, vulnerable family stand as monuments to the forgotten millions of brutal, spirit deforming choices made and endured by so many brave and deeply wounded Americans.' -- Alice Walker

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'An indelibly affecting teaching story: How unchecked selfish desires, regardless of their origins in historical cruelty and deprivation, lead inevitably to suffering. A suffering that can be alleviated only by the realization of a pure love for others greater than one's desires for self. Rachel and Isaac DuPree and their tiny, vulnerable family stand as monuments to the forgotten millions of brutal, spirit deforming choices made and endured by so many brave and deeply wounded Americans.'
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 415 KB
  • Print Length: 324 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0330458558
  • Publisher: Pan Books (19 Jun 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003GWX858
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #935 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Gripping tale of love and loss in the Badlands (and they were really bad), early last century. Everyone needs a little 'sweetness' in their lives but for Rachel hers is one long slog to fight the elements and keep her children alive. There's loyalty and there's life and she'd rather that than her husband's pride. As a black man coming from nothing, his determination to own his own land and accumulate more as a way of earning respect is admirable - but at what cost? This is a great story beautifully written.
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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The most amazing book I've read in a long time-a novel set in 1917 in the South Dakota Badlands,and told from the perspective a Negro woman, Rachel living a life of unbelievable hardship on an isolated ranch with her ex-soldier husband Isaac.
Married as a business arrangement,they have a family- he will never leave the ranch because he feels he will no longer be equal with the remailning white ranchers and will lose face. There is a drought, a baby is on the way......
Rachel must decide where her loyalties lie- to her husband or to her children- should she return to Chicago?
Set against the 1917 race riots and war in Europe,this novel is thought provoking and told from a unique point of view.
Please beg, borrow or steal a copy!!
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Amber
Format:Paperback
Just sometimes I read a book which makes me slow up and savour every word and this was one of them. I have a shelf of books which I keep to re read one day in my dotage and this is definitely heading for it. It explores vast ideas of love, life, motherhood, American cultural history and a whole lot more in beautifully understated language. A brilliant story which sears images into your head which will stay there. The opening sequence picture of the little girl and the well is poignant beyond belief... prepare to be hooked in from page one. Loved it.

PS I read the comment saying it was like Catherine Cookson's writing and I couldn't disagree more... The Personal History of Rachel DuPree is intelligent writing for readers who like space to imagine for themselves and to identify their own poignancies.
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Loved this book!!
I really loved this book which had me gripped instantly. I identified with Rachel throughout the book and in the end applauded her for the tough decision she made. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Leicsliz
Pride And Prejudice
The novel is set in the South Dakota Badlands around the time of the first world war. Rachel DuPree is the wife of a rancher who is struggling against impossible conditions to be... Read more
Published 23 days ago by JohnBrassey
Had me hooked by the first paragraph!
This is a great read. The opening paragraph is just beautiful and paves the way for the forthcoming story just wonderfully. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Banoonanoo
Interesting
I enjoyed this book, its not a light hearted view of life but about the decisions made and then lived. To realistic to be joyful but I was left hoping that things got better...
Published 1 month ago by Mrs P
Wanting more
This is a lovely book which is well written. It provides a valuable insight into the rawness of life for those people struggling to survive in the Badlands of America. Read more
Published 1 month ago by VeronicaMorris
Great book
Highly original story. A woman moves from Chicago to the middle of nowhere in the badlands. She follows a man she barely knows. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah Parlane
Crying for Rachel
This was an amazing read. I enjoyed every page and every moment. There were times I cried for Rachel Dupree because, even though Ann W set the story in the 1910s or so, it still... Read more
Published 2 months ago by JO
A story that stays with you
Can only confirm what most other reviewers have said - I think this is a really good book. I was drawn in gradually to Rachel's life - I could feel her acceptance of prejudice and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bess
A Good Read
A well crafted book, which good characterisation and a reasonable story, although the ending was a little weak, and it was quite dour. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pamela
The personal history of Rachel Dupree
A slow moving book, but yet still want to finish it. Some good descriptions about her husband, the hardship of her life
Published 8 months ago by fran24
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