Just Pray for Jo
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.74 (535 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1512714380 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A consultant and technical writer, she has a BA in English and an MA in literature. She and her husband, Bill, live in Dallas,Texas, with Layla, an old, black Labrador and Theo, a black kitten.. She has published short fiction and poetry in New Texas Fiction, Grasslands Review, and the Concho River Review, among others. In her debut no
To escape an abusive father, Jo Tyson runs away from home. Just months into their marriage, Jo discovers that she and Jay have little in common. Her unplanned journey takes her across Texas to a small, coastal town where events unfold that she could not foresee. At nineteen, she has no idea how to reconcile their differences. Along with many young men in town who rush to join the Army, Jay signs up despite Jo's protest. Blindsided by handsome Jay Hughes, she is soon married-a crucial misstep. Her need for independence and her desire for a fulfilling job strains their fragile relationship. The job gives new meaning to her life. She is confident, though, that she can find another job and persuades Parker Harris, the editor and publisher of The Benton Sentinel, to hire her. Then a fateful event-the bombing of Pearl Harbor-turns her world upside down. And to her dismay,
Charming, Uplifting First Novel I just finished 'Just Pray for Jo' and simply loved it! I do so hope Terry is writing the second in a series. It was a complete story and introduction to 'Jo', but she has so much more she can do and the folks in 'Benton' are just wonderful. I vote series please!. Eager to read! TimeTravelerExtraordinaire Having worked with Terry for many years and knowing what a great storyteller she is in other genres, I can hardly wait to read this book!. "Excellent Writing!" according to Michael Holmberg. Great writing & compelling story! A must read!!
About the AuthorIn her debut novel, Just Pray for Jo, Terry Luke draws on stories from her family's one hundred-year history on the Texas Gulf Coast and her experiences waitressing and working for weekly newspapers. She has published short fiction and poetry in New Texas Fiction, Grasslands Review, and the Concho River Review, among others. A consultant and technical writer, she has a BA in English and an MA in literature. She and her husband, Bill, live in Dallas,Texas, with Layla, an old, black Labrador and Theo, a black kitten.