All the Pretty Things
All the Pretty Things by Edie Wadsworth, published by Tyndale House Publishers in 2016, is a poignant memoir that explores the complexities of growing up in a challenging environment. This 320-page book recounts Edie’s journey from a poverty-stricken Appalachian trailer park to achieving her dream of becoming a doctor, all while navigating the tumultuous relationship with her alcoholic father. The narrative delves into her struggles, resilience, and the transformative power of faith, providing a candid look at her childhood experiences and the impact of family dynamics.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of themes such as fatherhood, personal growth, and the intricacies of family relationships. The memoir offers insights into the challenges of having an alcoholic parent and the journey toward healing and self-acceptance. With discussion questions included for book clubs, All the Pretty Things serves as both a personal testament and a broader reflection on the quest for forgiveness and the longing for a safe, loving home.
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“The night the trailer burned down, I think Daddy was the one who set it on fire. . . .”
For a long time, Edie thought she had escaped. It started in an Appalachian trailer park, where a young girl dreamed of becoming a doctor. But every day, Edie woke up to her reality: a poverty-stricken world where getting out seemed impossible. Where, at twelve years old, she taught herself to drive a truck so she could get her drunk daddy home from the bar. Where the grownups ate while the children went hungry. Where, when the family trailer burned down, she couldn’t be caught squawlin’ over losing her things–she just had to be grateful anyone had remembered to save her at all.
And at the center of it all, there was her daddy. She never knew when he would show up; she learned the hard way that she couldn’t count on him to protect her. But it didn’t matter: All she wanted was to make him proud. Against all odds, Edie “made doctor,” achieving everything that had once seemed beyond her reach. But her past caught up with her–and it would take her whole life burning down once again for Edie to be finally able to face the truth about herself, her family, and her relationship with God.
Equal parts heart-wrenching and inspiring, this true story offers:
- A poignant look at the complexity of having an alcoholic parent
- An unputdownable testament to resilience, healing, and the transformative power of faith
- Discussion questions for book clubs
Readers of The Glass Castle will treasure this refreshing and raw redemption story, a Southern memoir for anyone who has ever hungered for home, forgiveness, and the safe embrace of a father’s love.
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