The Wings That Fly Us Home
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Wings That Fly Us Home
By (Author) Dayna Dunbar
Random House USA Inc
Random House Australia
28th March 2006
United States
Classifications
General
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 134mm, Height 202mm, Spine 19mm
238g
Description
Aletta Honor's psychic gift for reading people's futures seems to have vanished overnight. What is curious is that the disappearance coincided with a mysterious visit from a Native American who came bearing an eagle feather and a cryptic message. Then there's the cousin Aletta never knew she had (a young political revolutionary on the run), who suddenly appears at her doorstep and shares a shocking secret about their family. One thing's for sure- Aletta's poised for change. Her no-good alcoholic ex-husband is stirring up trouble, a new lover turns out to be bad news, and she can't bear another day of lying to unsuspecting customers. As Aletta digs deeper into her family history, her mission becomes clear- If she ever hopes to regain her clairvoyance, she must go to New Mexico to uncover her great grandmother Adelaide's fascinating but troubling past. So with some kooky friends dying for an adventure outside the confines of their small-town world, Aletta sets off for the southwest, where she will finally come to understand her special talent and the real meaning of life.
Reviews
"Dunbar writes with charm and good humor, and in Aletta Honor she has created a character you'll remember."
-Lorna Landvik, author of Oh My Stars
"Dayna Dunbar has Barbara Kingsolver's gift for portraying human weaknesses with warmth and compassion. Her strength lies in evoking the magic of place and that inexplicable yet powerful connection between heart and home."
-Janice Graham, author of Firebird
"A warm and loving picture of small-town life in America. What I especially like are the women who, against all odds, find the strength to take that life into their own hands."
-Loraine Despres, author of The Scandalous Summer of Sissy LeBlanc
Author Bio
Dayna Dunbar is a native of Oklahoma and currently lives in Los Angeles, where she is also a screenwriter. She is the author of The Saints and Sinners of Okay County and The Wings That Fly Us Home.
