Emmy Lou's Road to Grace
Emmy Lou's Road to Grace is a novel by George Madden Martin that follows the journey of Emmy Lou, a young woman who sets out on a quest for redemption after making a series of mistakes in her life. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and challenges that test her resolve and force her to confront her past. The book explores themes of forgiveness, self-discovery, and the power of second chances.
By George Madden Martin · First published 1987 · Genre: Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction, Family · 10 chapters · 49,988 words
First lines
FOR a day or two after Emmy Lou, four years old, came to live with her uncle and her aunties, or in fact until she discovered Izzy who lived next door and Sister who lived in the alley, Aunt Cordelia's hands were full. But it was Emmy Lou's heart that was full.
Along with other things which had made up life, such as Papa, and her own little white bed, and her own little red chair, and her own window with its sill looking out upon her own yard, and Mary the cook in Mary's own kitchen, and Georgie the little neighbor boy next door -- along with these things, she wanted Mamma.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George Madden Martin
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction, Family, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 49,988 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 1,194 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal growth and development.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, influencing the characters and plot.
- Family — Family dynamics and relationships play a central role in the story.
- Drama — The plot involves emotional and relational conflicts that drive the narrative.
Tags
coming of age · self-discovery · family dynamics · rural life · female protagonist · personal growth · resilience · friendship · love · loss · faith · community
Contents
- Out of God's Blessing into the Warm Sun
- Shades of the Prison House
- A few Strong Instincts and a few Plain Rules
- The Tribunal of Conscience
- Lions in the Path
- The Imperfect Offices of Prayer
- Pink Tickets for Texts
- Stern Daughter of the Voice of God
- So Build we up the being that we Are
- So Truth be in the Field