A review by jonezeemcgee
Gem & Dixie by Sara Zarr
5.0
4.5
“Alicia says dealing with people that were sometimes good to you in the midst of being bad is like digging through piles of dog shit with your bare hands to find a couple of tiny nuggets of gold and no one wants to do that.”
This book was heart wrenching in its reality. It is a story of sisterly love, commitment to family and how it conflicts with your commitment to yourself and your own happiness. Though the writing is simple, behind it there is so much complexity. I think readers who lived in or can empathize with life in these types of households will find something to relate to.
“Alicia says dealing with people that were sometimes good to you in the midst of being bad is like digging through piles of dog shit with your bare hands to find a couple of tiny nuggets of gold and no one wants to do that.”
This book was heart wrenching in its reality. It is a story of sisterly love, commitment to family and how it conflicts with your commitment to yourself and your own happiness. Though the writing is simple, behind it there is so much complexity. I think readers who lived in or can empathize with life in these types of households will find something to relate to.