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In the autumn of 1941, Amelia J. McGee, a young woman of Cherokee and Scotch-Irish descent, and an outspoken pamphleteer for the NAACP, hastily sends her daughter, Ella, alone on a bus home to Georgia in the middle of the night—a desperate measure that proves calamitous when the child encounters two drifters and is left for dead on the side of the road.
Ella awakens in the homestead of Willie Mae Cotton, a wise root doctor and former slave, and her partner, Mary-Mary Freeborn, tucked deep in the Takatoka Forest. As Ella heals, the secrets of her lineage are revealed.
Shot through with Cherokee lore and hoodoo conjuring, Glow transports us from Washington, D.C., on the brink of World War II to the Blue Ridge frontier of 1836, from the parlors of antebellum manses to the plantation kitchens where girls are raised by women who stand in as mothers. As the land with all its promise and turmoil passes from one generation to the next, Ella’s ancestral home turns from safe haven to mayhem and back again.
Jessica Maria Tuccelli reveals deep insight into individual acts that can transform a community, and the ties that bind people together across immeasurable hardships and distances. Illuminating the tragedy of human frailty, the vitality of friendship and hope, and the fiercest of all bonds—mother love—the voices of Glow transcend their history with such grace and splendor, they have the power to exalt the reader.
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"I fell in love with the way Jessica Maria Tuccelli writes, reading this book. Some of the most poetic, lyrical, profound phrases, comments, I've read in a long time, and the stories of Ella, Mia, and all the other characters featured, were mesmerizing. WONDERFUL !!!"
— Sandy (5 out of 5 stars)
Glow Listener Reviews
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" Glow is an incredibly thoughtful and nuanced book. The deep social commentary is balanced by a compelling list of characters that transcend time and ring true. "
— Ian, 1/18/2014 -
" This author is amazing. I loved this book so much that I may have to just bask in the "Glow" for awhile before picking up another book! "
— Nikki, 12/21/2013 -
" Great book, it was hard to put down. "
— Jessica, 12/19/2013 -
" I'm giving this a 3 because I loved the story, but it got very slow several times. Definitely not a gripping, page turner. Having said that, you do get invested in the characters and want to know what happens. That attachment was the main driving force for me. "
— Jessica, 12/10/2013 -
" Little strange so never finished. "
— Angela, 12/1/2013 -
" Different but captivating. Beautifully written without being sappy or boring. "
— Kristi, 8/22/2013 -
" Fabulous! Jessica Maria Tuccelli is a fresh, musical voice that immerses you in the scene and takes you to the heart of her characters--unique characters that we care about. You must read this book! "
— Lucy, 8/7/2013 -
" I really liked the history in this book. The family tree was great but a little ard to follow. "
— Sharon, 5/29/2013 -
" A beautiful debut novel that far exceeded my already high expectations. Lyrical, enlightening, and wonderfully good for the soul. "
— Emily, 5/22/2013 -
" This book is a wonderful, lyrical novel with a lovely use of words. A very talented author. "
— Rachel, 1/5/2013 -
" What a gorgeous, sweeping, important book - sad and moving and funny, carrying on the legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird and Paris Trout. Recommended for fans of The Help who want their next read to have more beauty and significance. "
— Sharon, 12/31/2012 -
" Excellent storytelling! My only disappointment was when the story ended. There is a bit of mystical quality to the story. I highly recommend! "
— Linda, 11/9/2012 -
" Too many adjectives and nature and nature-y adjectives. "
— Kara, 10/4/2012 -
" This novel is so rich, the author channeling characters from several cultures and time periods in the American South, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights eras. Surprising, funny, and quirky in the most delightful ways. "
— Jane, 6/2/2012
About Donna Postel
Donna Postel, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is absolutely passionate about audiobooks and has narrated close to fifty titles across multiple genres, from memoir and biography to literary fiction, romance, mystery, and suspense. She uses her innate curiosity, talent, and decades of experience on stage and in the recording studio to bring books to life. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found down at the barn cleaning up after and occasionally riding horses.