Book description
On Sarpy Creek is a deeply moving family saga about a small Montana farming community in the decade after World War I. Many readers consider it a small masterpiece, yet this book was 'lost' for decades before being recently republished. The simple, unadorned style and strong story make On Sarpy…
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1 author picked On Sarpy Creek as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Out on a walk one day, I discovered the book On Sarpy Creek in a Little Free Library and it called to me. What a gem!
This book was written in the 1930s and has only recently been rediscovered and reprinted. This awareness made the book particularly special to me, because it meant the author’s words are authentic—the way people actually spoke in that time period.
The story reiterated to me that no matter the era, we all endure heartbreak, sometimes from those we love most. Yet, the sun will rise tomorrow, with an opportunity to love once again.
Though…
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