- Hardcover: 376 pages
- Publisher: Mira Books (17 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0778321878
- ISBN-13: 978-0778321873
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,200,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mama June and preston Blakely's lifelong dream has been to hold on to the 100 acres of land-all that is left of the family's plantation. But when the new tax bill arrives, it looks as though they might have to sell. As the family struggles to keep the land and remain united, the Blakelys come to realize that their bond as a family is all they need to stay together.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Powerful Family Saga
21 Feb 2006
Format:Hardcover
Sweetgrass is a former plantation that has been in the Blakely family for generations. Twenty-first century urbanization now threatens the Carolina Lowlands, and Sweetgrass is one of the few remaining marshy areas along the Eastern Seaboard.
When family patriarch Preston Blakely suffers a crippling stroke, the family begins to divide over the devastating choices to be made for the land's future. Prodigal son, Morgan, returns from a long hiatus from the family to find his aunt and brother-in-law ready to sell Sweetgrass to a development company, for the family's good, of course.
Monroe guides the reader through the Blakely-family's struggle to survive illness, economic dilemmas, and the ever-growing pressure of urban sprawl. Each character faces the challenges of growth, and the story spans numerous facets without overwhelming the reader. This novel only seems lacking in some aspects of Morgan's story, which could have been flushed out with only a little more effort.
With her usual lush writing, Mary Alice Monroe delivers another emotional punch, while opening readers' eyes to very real issues.
-C.W.
When family patriarch Preston Blakely suffers a crippling stroke, the family begins to divide over the devastating choices to be made for the land's future. Prodigal son, Morgan, returns from a long hiatus from the family to find his aunt and brother-in-law ready to sell Sweetgrass to a development company, for the family's good, of course.
Monroe guides the reader through the Blakely-family's struggle to survive illness, economic dilemmas, and the ever-growing pressure of urban sprawl. Each character faces the challenges of growth, and the story spans numerous facets without overwhelming the reader. This novel only seems lacking in some aspects of Morgan's story, which could have been flushed out with only a little more effort.
With her usual lush writing, Mary Alice Monroe delivers another emotional punch, while opening readers' eyes to very real issues.
-C.W.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Escape to the Low Country
12 July 2005
Format:Hardcover
Sweetgrass, named for the grasss that is grown in the area, is a very special piece of land that has been in the Blakely family for eight generations but is now in danger of being lost forever and replaced by housing developments.
Mary June is torn about her feelings about losing Sweetgrass. She has many happy memories about the land but there are also some tragedies that haunt her.
Preston, Mary Junes husband, is ill and is not able to fight for the land that has meant so much to him.
Nan, living in a marriage that has held her back is now beginning to see how much her family and legacy means to her.
Morgan, the long lost son, returned out of obligation to his family to help out but soon figures out that Sweetgrass is in his blood and he must fight to keep it.
Against them all is Hank, Nans husband and Adele, Prestons sister. They both are willing to do just about anything to get Sweetgrass for themselves to develop.
Mary Alice Monroe once again writes an uforgettable story set in the South Carolina Low Country that tells of love, forgiveness, and the strengh of a family.
If you are a fan of southern fiction, there are few authors who evoke the kind of love and effection for this very special land like Mary Alice Monroe does. Treat yourself to this book, or any of her other titles such as - Plantation or The Beach House and you will not be sorry.
Mary June is torn about her feelings about losing Sweetgrass. She has many happy memories about the land but there are also some tragedies that haunt her.
Preston, Mary Junes husband, is ill and is not able to fight for the land that has meant so much to him.
Nan, living in a marriage that has held her back is now beginning to see how much her family and legacy means to her.
Morgan, the long lost son, returned out of obligation to his family to help out but soon figures out that Sweetgrass is in his blood and he must fight to keep it.
Against them all is Hank, Nans husband and Adele, Prestons sister. They both are willing to do just about anything to get Sweetgrass for themselves to develop.
Mary Alice Monroe once again writes an uforgettable story set in the South Carolina Low Country that tells of love, forgiveness, and the strengh of a family.
If you are a fan of southern fiction, there are few authors who evoke the kind of love and effection for this very special land like Mary Alice Monroe does. Treat yourself to this book, or any of her other titles such as - Plantation or The Beach House and you will not be sorry.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful story!
22 Aug 2005
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I ordered this book for my mother's birthday and she loved it! Now I am reading it and find the story oh so southern (like Mom) and so very charming. The characters come right out of any small southern town with all the family issues one who expect and include: greed, love, devotion and the return of the prodigal son. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys this type of reading.
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