Sufficient Grace, Darnell Arnoult
Sufficient Grace, Darnell Arnoult
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Sufficient Grace

Author: Darnell Arnoult

Narrator: Cynthia Darlow

Unabridged: 11 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/11/2008


Synopsis

Author Darnell Arnoult has earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly and critical acclaim for her debut novel, the story of a woman coming to terms with mental illness. Gracie Hollaman finally decides to follow the voices in her head. She leaves behind her family for the small African-American town of Rockrun to join Mama Toot and Mattie. Together, the three will learn to shed their pasts to begin life anew. "... Arnoult's rhythmic prose beautifully reveals the human potential for unconditional love and faith ..."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

Reviews

Goodreads review by Georgie on July 24, 2008

I really enjoyed the intertwining of cultures the author creates in this story. Also, going into the schizophrenic mind without harsh judgment. I bought it specifically for this reason as I find the condition to be misunderstood in most every society. The only thing I found this book lacking was a b......more

Goodreads review by Karla on September 07, 2011

I found the book I've been searching for without knowing I was lost without it. A noble and worthy read that may not be for everyone, it is for the philosopher deep within to become enchanted and consumed by. A complex southern tale of food, art, humor, connections, race and insightful thought provo......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on November 17, 2012

Darnell Arnoult's novel SUFFICIENT GRACE is amazing. I loved it! I not only enjoyed the read, but it was interesting how Arnoult wove voice and point of view and Grace's mental illness throughout the novel. I work in the mental health field and Arnoult captured schizophrenia perfectly, which most no......more

Goodreads review by Judi on April 30, 2018

A great read...southern literature at it's quirkiest! Wish I had more like it in my collection. Cathy Holton's book that reminds me of this gem is "Summer in the South". So glad I checked this one out...left me believing in all things have a reason an d all things bring us back to our true "home"!......more

Goodreads review by Paula on March 08, 2018

Quirky characters populate this southern tale. Middle aged housewife is transformed into voice hearing artist over night, abandons her family, and ironically enough comes under the care of her childhood nanny . Over the course of a few months, her husband goes through his own transformation which is......more