Falling Wisteria
Falling Wisteria by Laila Ibrahim is a poignant novel published by Amazon Publishing on August 20, 2024, featuring 331 pages in English. The story unfolds as America enters World War II, focusing on Kay Lynn Brooke, a wife and mother in Berkeley, California. The bombing of Pearl Harbor disrupts her life and the lives of those around her, leading to a series of challenges that test her resilience and the bonds of friendship and family.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of hope and the impact of war on everyday life. As Kay Lynn navigates the chaos of the home front, she faces the forced relocation of her friend Kimiko to an internment camp and the enlistment of her loved ones. Through her letters to Kimiko, Kay Lynn seeks to maintain her strength while confronting societal expectations and personal struggles. This edition offers a deep dive into historical family life and friendship during a tumultuous period in American history.
Official synopsis Publisher
As America enters WWII, two women on the home front strive to stay strong in a heartfelt novel about hope, friendship, and family by the bestselling author of Yellow Crocus and Golden Poppies.
Kay Lynn Brooke is a wife and mother in Berkeley, California, building a solid future with her husband and family. Then on December 7, 1941, the bombing of Pearl Harbor throws Kay Lynn’s life, and the lives of everyone she knows and loves, into chaos.
Within weeks, Kay Lynn’s dearest friend, Kimiko, is forcibly relocated with her family to an internment camp. Kay Lynn’s brother, fortified with a youthful and patriotic spirit, ships out for the Pacific. Her husband enlists ahead of the draft and leaves home for basic training, while Kay Lynn’s sister works for the war effort on the home front–and holds a secret that places her in a different kind of danger.
As Kay Lynn struggles to parent, keep the household together, and challenge the social mores of the time, she both finds and gives strength through her letters to Kimiko. Over the next few uncertain years, and longing for the safe and simple clarity of the past, Kay Lynn has no choice but to find her own place and purpose in a rapidly changing world.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Falling Wisteria” about?
Who is the author of “Falling Wisteria”?
When was “Falling Wisteria” published?
What is the ISBN for “Falling Wisteria”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
