Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time to remember and unofficially the beginning of the summer reading season, which perhaps is why the good folks at Amazon have served up dozens of new freebies atop this morning’s latest additions to our 500+ Kindle Free Book Alert listings….
But first, a word from … Today’s Sponsor
It is the Great Depression and one woman flees her hometown to try to create a life for herself. Maddy Skobel lives as a hobo, traveling the rails searching for her future.
8 out of 9 reviewers agree: Five Stars!
“A rich and unforgettable novel describing a time that not only tested the mettle of the protagonist but of the country.” –J. Everett Prewitt
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
“An Unforgettable Journey”
Here’s the set-up:
The 1930s: As the Great Depression deepens and her family disintegrates, Maddy Skobel flees her central Ohio town —by freight train—determined to make her own way. Learning to survive as a hobo while facing hardship, danger, and violence, Maddy must discover her own resourcefulness and strengths.
Through Maddy’s eyes, Line by Line
explores larger themes that especially resonate today: coming of age in times of economic devastation, trust in our government, and the life-shaping influence of family—both the family that we are born into and the family we create as we surround ourselves with those who matter most.
“Line by Line
is one of the most beautiful books I have read in a while. Maddy is the main character. Maddy refuses to give in on what life throws her way. She sees a lot through her life such as railroads, the people who work at them and how they live. She also meets hobo’s what they are like and various other people whom give her strength and she starts looking inside herself. She finds love in herself, strength and new life along her journey. Maddy is a very memorable character you want to read more about. This is a must read!”
–Barbara Hightower, Vine Voice
“In Line by Line
, Barbara Hacha brings the Great Depression to life and uncovers the hobo subculture. They don’t just serve as a background against which to tell the story; they are as much a part of Maddy’s life as the unforgettable people she meets on her journey. This is a compelling story. Maddy will stay with you long after you’ve finished this book. “
–John M. Kavouras
“Recreating the 1930s with realistically drawn characters and authentic circumstances, this book has particular resonance in our own difficult economic and political times. Staring down the devastating consequences of a dysfunctional family and deteriorating depression-era economic conditions, Maddy is a compelling, multi-faceted character who discovers her inner strength the hard way.”
–M.L. Corlett
Special Offer! Win a Campfire Mug and Soup
Get your campfire going and make a big batch of mulligan stew. Then ladle some into this mug and enjoy. The winner receives this unique mug decorated with the Line by Line
book logo on one side and hobo symbols on the other. A hefty (7 oz.) package of Ohio Valley Vegetable Soup is tucked inside the mug to get you started.
To enter the giveaway, sign the guest book at www.mediamixpro.com and leave a comment, or go to Facebook and Like Line by Line
. Enter at both sites and get two chances to win. The random drawing will be held June 30, 2011.
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