All the Acorns on the Forest Floor

All the Acorns on the Forest Floor
Kim Hooper
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Trade Paperback
h215 x 139mm - 288pg
19 Oct 2021 US
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9781684425280
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"All the Acorns on the Forest Floor is a stirring series of stories interwoven by the common threads of human frailty and the complexities of relationships. Poignant and poetic, the characters of these stunning vignettes are guaranteed to haunt and inspire long after the last page is turned. " -Suzanne Redfearn, bestselling author of In an Instant" In All the Acorns on the Forest Floor, Kim Hooper delivers an empathetic, compulsively readable book with a cast of characters you' ll swear you know. With compassion and great heart, Hooper reminds us that people have histories, and we' re all more connected than we think. " -Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris ApartmentFor many women, becoming a mother is the strongest expression of love they know. For others, the conscious choice to not have children empowers them to live their truth. Motherhood looks different for all women in Kim Hooper' s All the Acorns On the Forest Floor. Alex is pregnant with her second child, fearful because her first pregnancy ended at 16 weeks. Deb is reckoning with the fact that she was abandoned as a newborn by her mother. Wendy is wrestling with her early feelings about having children. These stories are interwoven into the stories of other women who are intentionally childless, adults reckoning with adoptions, and unwed women who had to make difficult choices. This novel-in-stories is designed to tug at the heartstrings but also provide hope, comfort, and insight into women' s experiences with the narrative of motherhood and society' s expectations. We see the women at their most vulnerable, making decisions that will forever change the course of their lives. As each character' s narrative unfolds, the book illustrates how small and connected people' s lives are; no one' s circumstances are as unique as they feel. All the Acorns On the Forest Floor is a novel about mothers and daughters and the sometimes difficult relationships they have with those closest to them. These are stories of the deep, abiding love mothers and children have for one another and how fragile those relationships can be when difficult decisions must be made. Hooper has created a novel that draws you in and doesn' t let go until the last page. Readers will be anxious to discover how these women' s stories are intertwined and inspired by the strength each character shows as they plunge into the world of motherhood, no matter what that world looks like. Readers of Celeste Ng and Liane Moriarty will love All the Acorns On the Forest Floor. The stories' depth invites us all into the worlds of these women and shows us that we are all connected, whether we' re mothers or not.
"All the Acorns on the Forest Floor is a warm, moving novel composed of linked short stories featuring the same characters and centered around motherhood, parenting and loss in a complex web of connections. Regardless of your feelings about parenthood, it' s the complexity of emotions and motivations driving the characters that make this book a compelling read. " - Carol Schneck Varner, Schuler Books"Kim Hooper writes with calculating precision, leading the reader into the lives of her expertly-drawn characters, and carefully unraveling the often uncomfortable details of their lives. Her thought-provoking plotlines around such topics as grief and loss are a strong testament to her abilities as a writer. I look forward to reading her next novel. " -Danielle Bauter, Laguna Beach Books"All the Acorns on the Forest Floor is a beautifully constructed canvas that paints a complex and honest portrait of relationships through interlinked stories. Hooper allows the reader an intense and powerful glimpse into the lives and raw thoughts swirling in her character' s minds. I was blown away!" -Maxwell Gregory, Madison Street Bookstore, Chicago"Thank you again for telling me about All the Acorns on the Forest Floor. I have read it and loved it. The way it was told in vignettes was perfect. How the stories were layered and built, one to the next, the connection between them was breathtaking. It was a pleasure to read and to step into these characters' lives. I have reviewed it on Edelweiss and did select it for Indie Next. " - Karen, Anderson' s Bookshop"A novel of tightly woven vignettes that bring to light the raw beauty of life, love and loss. The story reminds us that we are all connected. " - Shannon Alden, Literati Bookstore Book Ninja"Kim Hooper tenderly weaves together stories of love and loss, motherhood in all its forms, and intricate interpersonal relationships in All the Acorns on the Forest Floor. Each chapter is connected in unexpected ways, you will not be able to put this book down! Hooper' s dialogue is masterful and intimate. . . I felt like I was in the room or in the character' s head from beginning to end. " - Jessica Nook, Main Street Books"A poignant and thoughtfully written novel that offers insight into struggles, hardships, and heartbreak that people all around us experience but don' t discuss. . . The author created characters that leap off the pages full of life and depth from the first page. Before I knew it I was at the end of the book and found myself thinking about the characters for days afterwards. This the first book I have read by Kim Hooper and it will not be the last. " -Sterling Miller, Ferguson Books"Poignantly drawn and interconnected stories of the lives of mothers and daughters, the decisions made and the choices made for them, whether wanted or not. I loved the way the characters were introduced, drifted away and appeared in another story, but not as a main character. Excellent novel. " - Nona Camuel, CoffeeTree Books
Kim Hooper is the author of Tiny, Cherry Blossoms, and People Who Knew Me, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as "refreshingly raw and honest. " All the Acorns on the Forest Floor is her fourth book. She lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter, and a collection of pets.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781684425280
Published: 19 Oct 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Turner Publishing Company
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 215mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 288

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