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Book Review of Pigs in Heaven

Pigs in Heaven
Pigs in Heaven
Author: Barbara Kingsolver
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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A six-year-old girl witnesses an accident at the Hoover Dam while traveling across the country with her mother. This leads to a dramatic rescue and the little girl's "15 minutes of fame". However, this bit of fame leads to a crisis that threatens their small family. This book has wonderful, sympathetic characters and is beautifully written. (The author, Barbara Kinsolver, also wrote "The Poisonwood Bible".)