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Book Review of Pocketful of Names

Pocketful of Names
Pocketful of Names
Author: Joe Coomer
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This is a wonderful and beautiful book. A lone woman on an island suddenly is taking care of a teenage child, not hers and protecting him from an abusive father. A stray dog is rescued from the ocean and now lives with her. Her half sister who she never really knew invites herself to live on the island when she becomes pregnant. The story unfolds piece by piece and comes full circle. Careers are made and lost, as well as, friendships. It's happy and sad and I embraced it. The characters are well drawn and come alive on the page. It takes place in Maine and you'll learn a lot about fishing, boating, and the seasons on an island. I couldn't stop reading.