| Author |
Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961 |
| Title |
In The Valley Of The Shadow
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"In The Valley Of The Shadow" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a poignant novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of love, resilience, and the anxieties surrounding illness and family dynamics as a woman embarks on a critical surgical procedure. It captures the emotional turmoil faced by family members during a medical crisis, highlighting the intricate relationships that define them. The story revolves around the Moore family as they confront the impending surgery of Mrs. Clarice Moore, affectionately known as Caddy. The characters—particularly Caddy's husband Peter and her brother-in-law Belden—navigate their fears, hopes, and frustrations as they rely on the stoic presence of a nurse named Miss Strong. The narrative weaves through the family's interactions, revealing their vulnerabilities and the inevitable struggle against despair as they await the outcome of Caddy's operation. As tensions rise, the story balances the stark realities of life, loss, and the unique strength shown by those caring for the sick, ultimately emphasizing the power of human connection in times of distress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Middle-aged persons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23365 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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