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Shirley Abbott
Shirley Abbott writes about family, love, and Southern life, often focusing on women's experiences. Her books include the memoir Womenfolks, growing up down South, *The Bookmaker
The bookmaker's daughter
- Pages
- 290
- Published
- 1991
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Shirley Abbott's memoir explores her unique childhood as the daughter of a bookmaker in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She recounts her father's life and their complex relationship, offering a personal look at family, memory, and the American South. This book is a journey through a daughter's eyes, reflecting on the influences that shaped her.