Susan M. Hoskins' "Molly's Rocker" is a beautiful narrative about the brave and inspiring Molly Fry. Molly experienced more endurance than most people in her life, but she insisted on dignity and elegance, love and gentle soul. Molly was really a woman before her time, and "Molly's rock music" is a perfect proof of her life.
One day, the author and her husband Larry found Molly's rock singer while cleaning the attic. Molly is the grandson of Larry and the son of Molly's youngest daughter, Tula Marie. Larry remembers that his grandmother lived with them after a big fire burned her home. Rock music is the only thing that survives. After seeing the rock singer, Larry remembered some old tapes, and when he lived with his grandmother, he was told by his grandmother. These videos provide valuable insights into Molly's life and Elijah Fry's life, and how the twists of fate bring the couple together.
Growing up in a tobacco farm in Kentucky in the late 19th century, Molly had to give up school when she was very young to take care of her family while her mother was being consumed. As a new woman in the house, Molly has made some fundamental changes to the roles of men and women, and vows to treat the farm as her. In the early days of the story, the reader saw Molly's independent nature and fairness. When she stood with her father, she insisted that women and men should eat at the same time [rather than women and women waiting for their men to complete them]. Meal, I know I will like to know more about her. One of my favorite words in this book is Molly's declaration. "I'm not sure what I will become as time goes by, but there was one in the night. I definitely know something." Don't you love her?!
Readers can also learn about the story of Elijah Frye who became Molly's husband by what can only be seen as guardianship. Although Elijah's life began to be difficult, he flourished under the love of his aunt and uncle and became a respected member of the community. However, his tragic past brought him trust, and his only true friend was Henry Jackson, the son of the former slave.
Elijah and Molly raised a family and had a successful tobacco farm. Life was good for a while until an unforeseen tragedy left Molly and Henry Jackson in trouble. The two concentrated their resources to support their livelihoods, and their friendship had a significant negative impact on the community's paranoid and narrow-minded members. Molly once again showed courage and integrity, facing those who tried to drive them out of town.
This story is absolutely amazing! It contains many unfortunate questions and is still relevant today. From feminist issues to racial tensions, authors have the ability to cover serious reasons in a seamless, thoughtful reading.
Whenever I read historical novels, I will be surrounded by the life of the characters. I want to know everything about them. The place where they live, the environmental conditions, the cooking methods, and the food, clothing styles, and education that were popular at the time - you said it, I want to know it. Hoskins is good at writing a novel that truly depicts all aspects of the time cycle. The role is deep and complete, the conversation has died, allowing the reader to go directly to another time, place and century. I am content to imagine that I am walking around in the characters while reading.
Susan M. Hoskins is really awed by Molly's rock and roll. Imagine love and inspire the story through a rocking chair that almost finds the local flea market. I highly recommend this book to historical novels, adult stories, and people who want to experience life and age in different eras.
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