Obscure Southern "rural noir" gem—The Tall Woman—WILMA DYKEMAN—trade pb

Description: • For Your Consideration: • A SIGNED Trade Paperback Reissue of: • “THE TALL WOMAN: A NOVEL” (Wakestone Books, 1982) (Trade Paperback Reissue)• BY WILMA DYKEMAN• SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR• “If you enjoy rural noir, you should read DYKEMAN. If you write rural noir, it’s criminal not to read her…. DYKEMAN only wrote two other novels…. For its unique treatment of rural crime, and for its towering stylistic power, THE TALL WOMAN should earn a place in the pantheon of rural noir, whenever one is established.” —CRIME READS (BLOG) • “LYDIA MOORE grew up in the Appalachian region before the Civil War and married MARK MCQUEEN shortly after it began. Her husband went off to fight for the Union while her father and brother fought for the Confederates. While the men were gone, outliers raided LYDIA’s mother's home, assaulting her and stealing the livestock. A pregnant LYDIA returned to her old home place to tend to her mother and brothers and sisters. When her labor began, the doctor was too inebriated to come, so LYDIA’s [aunt] delivered the baby, who was turned the wrong way, causing brain damage. “After the war, when MARK returned, LYDIA learned he had been imprisoned. Her MARK was a changed man who dealt with demons from the war and harbored a deep hatred for the men who had raided LYDIA’s mother's home, blaming his son’s mental problems on them. Through the years, LYDIA had more children while dealing with her husband’s alienation and cynicism, hoping that through her love, he would become the man he used to be. Times were rough in their mountain region, but LYDIA worked hard, trying to do her best for her children and their small community.”—THE PUBLISHER • “Favorite Backlist Reads Of 2020: THE TALL WOMAN by WILMA DYKEMAN probably isn’t technically a ‘backlist’ book because I think it is out of print, which is ridiculous because I should be a well-known classic. I had never heard of it before I saw an essay about it on CRIME READS earlier this year. It was published in 1962, and is the story of LYDIA MCQUEEN, a resilient woman striving to take care of her family in post-Civil War Appalachia amid personal hardships and the tensions of the Reconstruction era. I loved following this deeply developed character over a lifetime, and all of the details of the challenges women of this particular time and place….”—KASIA, ROGUE READERS’ ADVISORY (BLOG) • “A novel rich with detail and atmosphere…the story has the flavor of old ballads. At times, it almost sings.”—NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (1962) • “A classic of Appalachian literature.”—HERSTORY NOVELS (BLOG) • “A minor masterpiece.”—JEFF MINIK, SMOKEY MOUNTAIN NEWS (2017) • “This novel has a simple quality of human nobility that is rare and refreshing.”—NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE (1962) • “WILMA DYKEMAN’s compelling characterizations give them a stature equal to the best in all of literature.”—BATON ROUGE ADVOCATE (1962) • “An inspiring story…an impressive novel.”—WASHINGTON STAR (1962) • “A strong and moving novel…of definite stature.”—BOSTON HERALD (1962) • “The prose which describes LYDIA MCQUEEN is as subtle as COLETTE’s.”—KANSAS CITY STAR (1962) • “WILMA DYKEMAN’s THE TALL WOMAN is a masterpiece of straight—forward story telling that deserves to be better known—DYKEMAN presents a quietly powerful depiction of the life of an Appalachian heroine that rings true in every respect….”—THE NEW SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN (BLOG) • “Plainspoken as its subject this is a record without artifice that is, however, artful in its simplicity.”—KIRKUS REVIEWS (1962) • “Although she never made these claims for herself, WILMA DYKEMAN was a feminist, environmentalist, and social activist long before these trends became cool.”—VIKI DASHER ROUSE, APPALACHIAN HERITAGE (2013) • “Why hadn’t I heard of WILMA DYKEMAN before? Her writing kept me entranced. The themes resonate today: land use (planting tobacco made fast profits, but depleted the soil), class distinctions (mountain-top vs valley), public vs private education, even women’s voices in politics. I recommend this book to every book groupie I know. One of the five-star reviews on Amazon included this comment: “Hard to find a wholesome modern book anymore. If you like old fashioned values and appreciate life in the 1870’s with all its down-to-earthiness you should read this.” But it’s not a stodgy wholesomeness. LYDIA embraces life with passion. She sings, she dances. Her virtues are obvious: she pays attention to and cares for others, she works until the job is done, she withholds judgment, while striving for justice…. LYDIA’s qualities transcend a small town in the hills of Western North Carolina. She could be a model for us all.”—MKS CON BRIO (BLOG)• • For other details about this book, please see below. • TITLE: “THE TALL WOMAN: A Novel” AUTHOR: WILMA DYKEMAN COVER ART: GEORGE WILSON TYPE: TRADE PAPERBAK PAGES: 315 PUBLISHER, LOCALE, & YEAR: Wakestone Books (Newport, Tennessee), 1982 FIRST PUBLISHED: 1962 EDITION: Not specified by publisher NOTE: This copy is NOT ex-library NOR a book-club edition.ISBN: 0-9613859-1-X CONDITION OF WRAPS: VERY GOOD. Overall: clean & bright. Per house style, not issued with price on covers. Corners are rubbed/scuffed. Spine tips are bumped. Light but persistent scratching & smudging (from normal handling) on sides & light but persistent shelf-wear along edges. Wraps are faintly age-toned. Imagery & text remain vivid. CONDITION OF BOOK: VERY GOOD. Book is square. Spine is tight. Text-block edges are mildly age-toned & scuffed Pages are faintly toned but still bright—and clean—with no writing (save for the author’s inscription & signature), no underlining, no doodling, no tears, no stains, no foxing, etc. THE AUTHOR’S DEDICATION & SIGNATURE: Appear, in blue ink, on the front endpapers as follows: “For Jean [Surname], My warmest wishes, WILMA DYKEMAN.” ••• SHIPPING NEWS: This book will be wrapped with care before being shipped in a cushioned & sturdy mailer. THANK YOU! ********************** /\___/\=•ᆺ•= “We believe it’s good business to be good to our customers.” *********** FLAPPINCAT’s HOUSE RULES ***********1. GENERAL TREATMENT. We enjoy treating FLAPPINCAT customers with honesty & respect & warmth because that’s how we like to be treated when we buy things on eBay.2. GENERAL ATTITUDE. We are grateful you choose to trust us with your business. We aim for that gratitude to permeate every part of how we engage with you.3. OUR DESCRIPTIONS. 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Price: 17.88 USD

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-08-01T15:49:37.000Z

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