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When She Flew

When She Flew

When She Flew Paperback - 2009

by Shortridge, Jennie

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The author of "Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe" pens a new novel about faith, family, and finding the courage to do the right thing.

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Berkley, 2009. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title When She Flew
  • Author Shortridge, Jennie
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Original
  • Condition Used - Very good
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berkley, New York, NY
  • Publication date 2009
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0451227980I4N00
  • ISBN 9780451227980 / 0451227980
  • Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.22 x 5.52 x 0.76 in (20.88 x 14.02 x 1.93 cm)
  • Themes
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Fiction - General
  • Library of Congress subjects Policewomen, Middle-aged women
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009022838
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
  • Quantity available 4

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Summary

A new novel about faith, family, and finding the courage to do the right thing from the author of Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe.

Police officer Jessica Villareal has always played by the book and tried to do the right thing. But now, she finds herself approaching midlife divorced, estranged from her daughter, alone, and unhappy. And she’s wondering if she ever made a right choice in her life.

But then Jess discovers a girl and her father living off the radar in the Oregon woods, avoiding the comforts—and curses—of modern life. Her colleagues on the force are determined to uproot and separate them, but Jess knows the damage of losing those you love. She recognizes her chance to make a difference by doing something she’s never dared. Because even though she’s used to playing by the rules, there are times when they need to be broken…

Reader reviews for When She Flew

From the publisher

A new novel about faith, family, and finding the courage to do the right thing from the author of Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe.

Police officer Jessica Villareal has always played by the book and tried to do the right thing. But now, she finds herself approaching midlife divorced, estranged from her daughter, alone, and unhappy. And she's wondering if she ever made a right choice in her life.

But then Jess discovers a girl and her father living off the radar in the Oregon woods, avoiding the comforts--and curses--of modern life. Her colleagues on the force are determined to uproot and separate them, but Jess knows the damage of losing those you love. She recognizes her chance to make a difference by doing something she's never dared. Because even though she's used to playing by the rules, there are times when they need to be broken...

Media reviews

"A mesmerizing tale of love, damage, andresurrection, propelled by a girl whose gifts are amarvel of the human spirit."
-Randy Sue Coburn,author of A Better View of Paradise

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 09/21/2009, Page 38

About the author

Jennie Shortridge lives in Seattle, WA with her husband, and juggles her time between writing novels and working in the community to foster literacy.
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