Go to Hell Ole Miss
Go to Hell Ole Miss by Jeff Barry, published by Greenleaf Book Group Press on May 7, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that explores the lengths a father will go to save his daughter. Set in the Mississippi hill country during the early 1970s, the story follows Big John, a former POW in WWII, who believes that women possess greater intelligence than men. When he learns that his daughter has been severely beaten by the man he encouraged her to marry, Big John’s perspective shifts dramatically, leading him to confront the consequences of his actions.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of family life, redemption, and the complexities of Southern culture. The novel delves into Big John’s internal struggles and the dynamics of his relationships with the women in his life. Through a blend of hope and hardship, the story presents a compelling look at a father’s devotion and the societal expectations surrounding masculinity and honor. With 352 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of personal and familial challenges, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of love and sacrifice.
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To what lengths will a father go to save his daughter?
Big John, a former POW in WWII, thinks women are smarter than men. The three women in his life agree, especially when he brags about knowing more Shakespeare than anyone else in Hope Springs, Mississippi. Big John is overly proud of the only seven words of Shakespeare that he knows: The prince of darkness is a gentleman. When Big John and his wife learn their beloved daughter has been beaten to the point of death by the man Big John pressured her to marry, he needs only three of these words: prince, darkness, and gentleman.
Set in the Mississippi hill country in the early 1970s, Go to Hell Ole Miss tells the story of a father’s willingness to do almost anything to save his daughter from the Southern gentleman he had pressured her to marry. Almost.
For fans of Pat Conroy, Barbara Kingsolver, Wiley Cash, and Cormac McCarthy, Go to Hell Ole Miss is a historical family saga of hope and hardship, redemption and revenge, faith and doubt. It’s also a compelling Southern tale with characters that become people who make you laugh, cry, and think.
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