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Woody
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rural Tennessee of the 1920's and 1930's, alcohol
defines the man. An ordeal, brought about by false
accusations, forces Woody into adulthood at the age
of twelve.
Woody enters his new life with a fierce determination
to prove himself honest. Just when his life seems
to have become all that he wants it to be, Woody's
world again crumbles around him because of a false
accusation. Defeated and disheartened, Woody begins
a journey down the one pathway he wanted most to avoid.
In time he learns that it will take more than his
own strength and determination to face the difficulties
he encounters. Only God can show him what defines
a man.
Sandra
Holmes McGarrity's Biography:
Sandra
McGarrity was born and reared in Tennessee. She lives
in Chesapeake, Virginia with her husband. She has
two grown daughters. Involved in various aspects of
Christian Education for fifteen years, she now works
as a freelance writer from her home. Her desire is
that Christian principles be embodied in her writing.
Reviews
"Woody"
is an intriguing story about real life in the rural
South. The book is filled with stories that make you
want to laugh and cry right along with its characters.
It is full of stories every good Southerner can relate
to and enjoy. Its characters are well developed, while
moving quickly enough to keep the attention of even
the not-so-avid reader! Overall, it is a wholesome
enjoyable book that will have its readers awaiting
the sequel. - Bethany
Woody,
the tale of a farmboy in rural Tennessee, frames a
discovery path breaking from ancestral heritage. It
is a well developed journey of crossing thresholds
from earliest puberty to desired manhood. Woody's
first association with his genetic disposition to
alcoholism is portrayed with great effectiveness.
Sandra McGarrity vividly captures cultural traditions
passed through families. Though Woody reaches Christian
conversion the experiences are depicted mildly with
no overbearing spirit. Woody is a likable and unsophisticated
story and is easy reading for a good getaway. - Stephanie
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