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William Haywood Henderson
Dear Librarian, When I was a young man, I worked on a ranch in the Wind River Valley in Wyoming. There I met an engaging, rough-edged woman who had spent most of her life working "men's jobs" (ranchhand, road crew, outfitter). At times she had even passed herself off as a man. I learned that she had raised a daughter alone in the 1920s and 1930s. Her amazing life inspired my novel, AUGUSTA LOCKE, the story of a resourceful woman and her beautiful daughter, set in the magnificent mountains and deserts of 20th century Wyoming. I've visited quite a few reading groups to discuss AUGUSTA LOCKE, and the novel has always generated lively discussions. Plus, readers enjoy the historical aspects of the novel. Visit www.williamhaywoodhenderson.com to enter the librarian book giveaway. Thanks! William Haywood Henderson "Augusta Locke is a fascinating and powerful character," Chicago Tribune "An extraordinarily beautiful creation... Read slowly, and enjoy this raw and haunting tale," Booklist (starred review) "An uncommonly beautiful, haunting book. ...Henderson has managed to create one of the most arresting female literary characters in quite some time," Philadelphia Inquirer Finalist for the Willa Award, Spur Award, and the Mountains and Plains Booksellers' Award
Augusta Locke / William Haywood Henderson / Penguin (Non-Classics) / Paperback; 432 Pages
Price: $14.00 / ISBN: 978-0143038290 / Published: March, 2007 William Haywood Henderson is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view his reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |