Synopsis:

Lucy DiCamillo is safely surrounded by her books, music, and art–but none of these reclusive comforts or even the protective efforts of her grandmother, Kitty, can shield her thoughts from the mother she can barely recall. Lucy senses her grandmother holds the key, but Kitty seems as eager to hide the past as Lucy is eager to find it.

From the streets of San Francisco and Sacramento to the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, Lucy follows the thread of memory in search of a heritage that seems long-buried with her mother, Ruby.

What she finds is as enigmatic and stirring as it is startling in this redemptive tale about the power of faith and mother-daughter love.

With a keen eye for detail and a fresh, contemporary voice, Forkner has created a timeless story of women finding themselves, their purpose, and the meaning of faith.

Book Excerpt:

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Topics/Categories:

grandmother, Grief, Intergenerational, Mother-Daughter Relationships, Women

Genre:

Fiction

Type of Work:

Novel

Publishers:

Waterbrook Press (Random House)

Purchase From:

Amazon.com
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Original Publish Date:

2008-05-20

ISBNs:

9781400073580

Reading Guides:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781400073580&view=rg http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/ruby-among-us http://tinaannforkner.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/ruby-among-us-bonus-questions-for-book-clubs-and-reader-groups/

Publishing Notes:

“In this memorable debut novel, the characters are well written and interesting…Readers will not want this story to end.” - Awarded 4 1/2 Stars - Romantic Times Book Reviews “Ruby Among Us is a powerful story that will linger long after reading it. Forkner’s writing transported me to California’s vineyards and wove a fascinating saga of how secrets and decisions impact the lives of following generations-and how love can redeem.” -Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times best-selling author of When the Morning Comes “Reading is a passion of mine, and when I find myself identifying with the characters, anxious to get to the next page to find answers to my questions, I know I’m into a good book! The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling.” –Jordin Sparks, Recording Artist and 2007 winner of American Idol

Formats:

Paperback