Fall on Your Knees
Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald, published by Jonathan Cape in 1996, is a profound exploration of a troubled family dynamic. This edition spans 566 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into the harrowing experiences of the Piper family, marked by trauma and tragedy, as it unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century Nova Scotia.
Readers will encounter a complex tale that addresses themes of abuse, loss, and the consequences of familial relationships. The story follows the life of James Piper and the devastating impact of his actions on his family, including the struggles faced by his daughter and the subsequent generations. The book’s portrayal of these intense subjects offers insight into the darker aspects of human experience, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature and fiction.
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The story of a jinxed family, a catalog of rape, incest and death. James Piper abuses his daughter, atones by sending her to New York to study singing while he goes to war, she returns pregnant, dies in childbirth when her mother opens her to save her twins. One of the twins dies, mother commits suicide, the second twin contracts polio while being baptized in a creek by an aunt, the aunt is raped by James. A first novel set in Nova Scotia early this century.
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