Up Island
Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons, published by Harper Collins on May 6, 1998, is a 512-page work of fiction that explores themes of family and personal renewal. The narrative follows Molly Bell Redwine, who faces a series of life-altering events, including her husband’s departure and her mother’s death, which leave her feeling adrift. Seeking solace, Molly retreats to Martha’s Vineyard, where she begins to confront her identity amidst the upheaval of her life.
As Molly navigates her new surroundings, she discovers an unconventional community that challenges her previous beliefs about family and belonging. The story delves into her journey of self-discovery during the long winter months, as she seeks to rebuild her life and find strength for the future. This edition presents a contemporary tale that intertwines elements of romance and family life, set against the backdrop of Southern culture.
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“A wonderful story. . . .Siddons has returned to what she does best: gives us a book full of laughter and adventure that has enough soul to leave us with something to think about after we finish reading.” — Detroit News/Free Press
From childhood, Molly Bell Redwine was taught by her charismatic, domineering mother that “family is everything.” But no one warned Molly that family can change unexpectedly. In rapid succession, her husband of more than twenty years abandons her for a younger woman, her mother dies, and her Atlanta clan scatters to the four winds. Molly is set adrift in a heartbeat.
With her old world crumbling, Molly takes refuge with a friend on Martha’s Vineyard, hoping to come to terms with who she truly is. When the summer season ends, Molly decides to stay on, renting a small cottage on a remote up-island pond–becoming part of an odd, new, very real family that taxes her old outworn notions. And as the long Vineyard winter approaches, Molly braces herself for the arduous task she must undertake: a search for renewal and identity, and the strength to carry her through to the warm and healing spring.
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