Jewel, Bret Lott
Jewel, Bret Lott
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Jewel

Author: Bret Lott

Narrator: Celia Weston

Abridged: 5 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/1999


Synopsis

A “sweeping and beautifully written” (The New York Times Book Review) novel of how quickly a life can change; how, like lightning, an unforeseen event can set us on a course without reason or compass.

In the backwoods of Mississippi, a land of honeysuckle and grapevine, Jewel and her husband, Leston, are truly blessed; they have five fine children. When Brenda Kay is born in 1943, Jewel gives thanks for a healthy baby, last-born and most welcome.

In this story of a woman's devotion to the child who is both her burden and God's singular way of smiling on her, Bret Lott has created a mother-daughter relationship of matchless intensity and beauty, and one of the finest, most indomitable heroines in contemporary American fiction.

About Bret Lott

Bret Lott, a native of Los Angeles, California, is the author of several highly acclaimed novels and two collections of short stories, and a memoir. He lives with his wife and two sons near Charleston, South Carolina, and teaches at the College of Charleston and Vermont College.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanna on September 15, 2016

2.5 I started this book years ago during my "Read every single book from Oprah's book club" stage. Looking back now I realize that I really enjoyed some of them but I didn't finish quite a few of them. I picked this one up a few weeks ago, skimming through it to refresh my memory as best I could and......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on July 02, 2012

I've worked with special needs adults for 21 years and have interviewed many, many families. And I live in Mississippi. And I am a mom. This book is spot on. Like others who have commented, I was frequently struck with amazement that it was written by a man. From a literary point of view, I'm not su......more

Goodreads review by R.W. on March 10, 2021

I found Jewel, by Bret Lott, to be a stunning read. As a mother to a special needs son--my forever son--I admire the perspective, detail, and heart Lott brought to this novel. Beautifully written, Jewel is a clearly defined character I find relatable to as a reader, a writer, and as a mother. Loved......more

Goodreads review by Carla on February 07, 2013

I was so happy to FINALLY get through this book. I always feel obligated to finish books I start but had a tough time with this one. The story is a good one but written in a way that jumps back and forth between the protagonist's childhood and adulthood which I didn't care for. It did get much bette......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on October 12, 2007

I think this book was so well written, the characters are so well developed and even now, after reading it over a year ago, I still am amazed that it was written by a man. Brett Lott wrote Jewel extremely well. But, a book being well written doesn't make me love it. I just disagreed with so many of t......more