Summary - Salvage The Bones: Based On The Book By Jesmyn Ward

SUMMARY

SALVAGE THE BONES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JESMYN WARD

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Birth in a Bare-Bulb Place

Hidden Eggs

Sickness in the Dirt

Worth Stealing

Salvage the Bones

A Steady Hand

Game Dogs and Game Men

Make Them Know and Hurricane Eclipse

Katrina and Alive

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Jesmyn Ward's "Salvage the Bones" tells the story of the Batiste family in rural Mississippi as they prepare for and endure Hurricane Katrina. The narrative centers on Esch, a pregnant teenager, and her struggles with adolescence, love, and the challenges of impending motherhood. The story explores themes of family bonds, survival, and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. As the hurricane approaches, the family must confront their vulnerabilities and find strength in each other while facing the destructive forces of nature. The book shows the devastation and loss while emphasizing the community's ability to come together.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2025