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Where the River Runs
Where the River Runs
Author: Patti Callahan Henry
Meridy Dresden was once a free-spirited, fun-loving girl. All that changed when the boy she loved was killed in a tragic fire. Now, years later, Meridy must return to the South Carolina Low Country and summon the courage to make a decision that may destroy everything she's worked so hard to protect-including her heart.
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ISBN-13: 9780451215055
ISBN-10: 0451215052
Publication Date: 5/3/2005
Pages: 256
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 58 ratings
Publisher: NAL Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Where the River Runs on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
nice read for anyone who likes southern literature, coastal fiction, romance, marriage issues, South Carolina Lowcountry, Gullah couture
bellasgranny avatar reviewed Where the River Runs on + 468 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Ms. Henry is one of my favorite authors. This is a beautifully written story - lyrical with wonderful imagery. The mood, the setting, the characters wrapped themselves around me and I felt transported to the Lowcountry. A very satisfying read.
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Helpful Score: 1
Sometimes, when life gets dull and repetitive we look for ways and reasons to escape. Where the River Runs is a story of a 40 something woman who is beginning to question the life she is leading. A phone call from her mother brings up some old demons that must be beaten before she can realize that what she has and who she is is truly what was destined to be.
bookworm01 avatar reviewed Where the River Runs on + 138 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A beautiful,beautiful story! Very deep but very inspiring!
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Helpful Score: 1
excellent reading. i have become very interested in the low country in south carolina so any books to do with this and the culture is a must for me. has a good flow. makes you think and not want to put it down. ms. henry is one of my favorite writers. she has a natural flow to her books. do not want to spoil the plot so will just say it is a must read. i have all her books now and am on # 3.
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smileen avatar reviewed Where the River Runs on + 269 more book reviews
Excellent story about how lifelong friendships remain in your heart forever!
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This book was wonderful! Story evolves around a woman who has lost herself because of a terrible accident at a graduation party. As she begins the journey of finding herself, she learns many truths about not only herself but also about family, and a culture that helped her uncover what she has kept hidden not only from herself but from all around her for so long.
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a tragic fire and a long-kept secret affect many in a Southern Lowcountry town

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Meridy McFadden Dresden (Primary Character)
Beauregard (Beau) Dresden (Major Character)
Tim Oliver (Major Character)
Danny Garrett (Major Character)
Harriet McFadden (Mother) (Average Character)
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