The Crooked Branch
A Novel
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3.9 • 129 Ratings
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
From the national bestselling author of American Dirt and A Rip in Heaven comes the deeply moving story of two mothers from two very different times.
After the birth of her daughter Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolated and exhausted. Then, at her childhood home in Queens, Majella discovers the diary of her maternal ancestor Ginny—and is shocked to read a story of murder in her family history.
With the famine upon her, Ginny Doyle fled from Ireland to America, but not all of her family made it. What happened during those harrowing years, and why does Ginny call herself a killer? Is Majella genetically fated to be a bad mother, despite the fierce tenderness she feels for her baby?
Determined to uncover the truth of her heritage and her own identity, Majella sets out to explore Ginny’s past—and discovers surprising truths about her family and ultimately, herself.
Customer Reviews
Enjoyed
Great writing.
Crooked Branch
Another great book. I have read them all and am awaiting another!
How does Genetics play a role?
Switching between Ireland during the potato famine and current day New York made it hard to find the connection. Both stories were intriguing struggles of heroism and self realization. Both women are caretakers and struggle to excel at their given roles. Their choices were hard but essential to survival. Being of Irish decent made the story more endearing.