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All the Broken Angels
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.99
Publisher: Green Grotto Press LLC
Published: Sep 14 2024
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Two cousins. Two paths. One unforgettable era.
This award-winning historical fiction novel follows the transformative journey of Cate and Albie. Cousins and best friends, they're raised in 1960s New Jersey under the watchful eyes of their family and strict Catholic school nuns. Their bond seems unbreakable. Then the Vietnam War erupts, tearing them apart.
- Albie, driven by faith and patriotism, enlists in the military and is stationed at a base along the South China Sea nicknamed Paradise.
- Cate protests the war, challenges her upbringing, and seeks purpose by immersing herself in the bohemian counterculture of New York's Greenwich Village while enduring life in a low-rent tenement in the gritty Hell's Kitchen district.
Tragedy strikes, and her world unravels. With the support of her family and an eclectic group of friends-artists, activists, and veterans-Cate embarks on a journey of resilience and personal transformation. Travel back to a pivotal era when men marched off to war and women burned their bras. Demonstrators protested for peace as the silent majority rallied around the flag and the American president's call-to-arms. This compelling novel explores the:
- Emotional toll of the Vietnam War
- Rise of feminism and LGBTQ+ movements
- Conflict between faith, patriotism, rebellion, and personal freedom
- Strength in kinship, friends, found family, and community
All the Broken Angels is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a generation that resonates far beyond the final page.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Historical fiction with strong female leads
- Coming-of-age stories set in the '60s and '70s
- Narratives exploring social change and personal growth
- Great book-club reads with excellent topics and discussion questions
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