The book of Ruth
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Published:
New York : Ticknor & Fields, 1988.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
328 pages ; 22 cm.
Lexile measure:
950L
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From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Excellent Lombard's and A Map of the World, this is "an extraordinary story of a family's disintegration [that] will be compared to Jane Smiley's A Thousand Acres" (People). It follows Ruth Grey, a young woman in a tiny Illinois farm town, who has lost her father to World War II, and constantly faces her unhappy mother's wrath-when she isn't being ignored in favor of her math-prodigy brother. As Ruth navigates her lonely life, she strives to find happiness and pleasure where she can, but the world may conspire to defeat her.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0899197442
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 19 Points
Lexile measure:
950

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APA Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, J. (1988). The book of Ruth. Ticknor & Fields.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, Jane, 1957 July 13-. 1988. The Book of Ruth. Ticknor & Fields.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, Jane, 1957 July 13-, The Book of Ruth. Ticknor & Fields, 1988.

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Hamilton, Jane. The Book of Ruth. Ticknor & Fields, 1988.

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