A Kindle Unlimited All-Star Winner from the author of Surviving Valencia and The Woman America Loves a Latte. Perfect for fans of Karen Russell, Fannie Flagg, and Delia Owens.“Holly Tierney-Bedord’s multi-generational story invites the reader to fall in love with the ladies of the Busey clan. Told in multiple points of view, the author developed a book with a heartwarming story that evoked many … heartwarming story that evoked many emotions.”
–Terri A. Wilson
“With a writing style reminiscent of Flannery O’Connor, Tierney-Bedord weaves a compelling saga rich with passion, angst, humor, and hope. A must-read that won’t let you go, even after the last page.”
–Award-winning author Geralyn Corcillo
As part of a family where life happens to you, fifteen-year-old Carasine Busey is devastated but not surprised when her family drops everything in Sweet Hollow, Louisiana to follow her dad’s shaky career as a welder. It’s not especially shocking, either, when he abandons them all shortly after they settle into their new home in the city.
Carasine, her mom Rhonda, and the rest of the Busey clan have adapted to roll with the punches. From Rhonda’s secret broken heart to Great-Great-Grandpa Jimbo’s eccentric failed dreams, Carasine and her family are used to disappointment.
It’s not until Carasine gets a second chance with an unlikely pair of long-lost relatives that she realizes her path in life might be up to her to navigate. Being their flesh and blood convinces her that there may be some hope for her after all.
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I did enjoy reading this novel it’s written from different povs and i felt like i could really feel each of the emotions the character’s were going through, so it had my emotions up and down like an rollercoaster. It’s about four different generations of women and it’s safe to say I’ve never read anything quite like this novel i think it was partly why i was so hooked i did end up reading the novel in one sitting just couldn’t put it down.
This was a great book for those who enjoy getting attached to characters. I like the way the author tied in the multiple generations and portrayed the varying economic confines of this one family. It was sad but a true depiction of poverty and how we do have the power to change our path regardless of where we come from. Holly Tierney-Bedord
I love multi-generational stories. And believe me, this one really delves into the generations. Sweet Hollow Women is story about a family of women—women who all struggle with life but at the same time, they are all strong in their own way. As the story is revealed from each person’s perspective, we see that strength over and over again. Life was hard for all of these women, and sometimes they didn’t make the best decisions, but that’s real life, right?
Holly has created very memorable characters and the way this story is told—with alternating voices—the reader learns the back story of each person’s life. We come to understand how all the generations are tied together, whether they wanted to be or not.
I loved the slow feel of the southern way of life that is Sweet Hollow and I felt very connected to all of these women. I truly came to care about what happened to each of them. I was sad when I came to the end of this compelling story. I wanted there to be more.
I listened to the audio-book of Sweet Hollow Women and I just have to mention the narrator, Scott Cluthe. This is the first book by him that I have listened to but he was the absolute most perfect voice for this southern story. I enjoyed listening to him immensely.
So between the intriguing story of these women and the wonderful narrator, Sweet Hollow Women was a heartwarming, emotional story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
An interesting read to learn about life in small town America. The strong women characters would be much better off without the “anchor men” they chose.
A bit bleak but a good read.
I enjoyed the read. Characters were so real.
Good read
I did not like this book. Couldn’t finish it.
Hard to follow
This one had lots of character changes. I enjoyed it.
Some strange personalities that can be a little hard to believe but still interesting read.
Great story of 3 generations.
Took a little while to get interested in the characters & to keep up with the switching back and forth between.
had little trouble keeping stories straight at times
The characters kept my interest though there was some serious dysfunction going on
I enjoyed the way the characters were so real and true to life. It portrays the poor how they truly are.
Good story
Enjoyed, but somewhat depressing.
Jumped around a lot, but overall good book.
I’m not sure what I just read. Steel Magnolias in a trailer park? The book loosely follows several women from Sweet Hollow in a present day/ flash back/present day style which made it hard to follow and when all was said and done……O.K., so the point of the book was???? Not much of a plot, just people intersecting each other’s lives, sort of.