Stones from the River
Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi is a reprint edition published by Simon & Schuster on March 1, 1997. This 528-page novel is presented in English and explores the life of Trudi Montag, a dwarf navigating the complexities of her identity in a small town during tumultuous times. The narrative delves into the experiences of ordinary individuals facing extraordinary circumstances, highlighting themes of difference and acceptance.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interconnected lives, as Trudi learns that her uniqueness reflects a shared human experience. The story encompasses various characters, including her mother, who struggles with madness, and her friend Georg, who faces societal pressures regarding gender. Through these relationships, Hegi crafts a narrative that examines the emotional depths of humanity and the truths that bind us all, set against a historical backdrop.
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From the acclaimed author of Floating in My Mother’s Palm and Children and Fire, a stunning story about ordinary people living in extraordinary times—“epic, daring, magnificent, the product of a defining and mesmerizing vision” (Los Angeles Times).
Trudi Montag is a Zwerg—a dwarf—short, undesirable, different, the voice of anyone who has ever tried to fit in. Eventually she learns that being different is a secret that all humans share—from her mother who flees into madness, to her friend Georg whose parents pretend he’s a girl, to the Jews Trudi harbors in her cellar.
Ursula Hegi brings us a timeless and unforgettable story in Trudi and a small town, weaving together a profound tapestry of emotional power, humanity, and truth.
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