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The Book - VIOLA is now available.
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Viola by Jeffrey D. Barbieri is a powerful new book that I believe will have readers captivated and forming quick connections with the title character and those who make up her fragile world. What Barbieri continues to do so well with his writing is speak to that longing for a human connection. Sarah Moore
His books has been described by critics as:
Touching, dramatic, emotional - Vivian Tremayne
Pulls you in, and keeps your attention - Carol Harrington
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Action and Adventure: Moving the emotions in Young Adults
Based on real events Viola, Field of Flowers is the touching story of two girls who come
together and form the unlikeliest of friendships. Although forever separated by the color
of their skin, Viola and Ruth share a story of truth, love and the power of family despite
the tragedies of this era of segregation.
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Victory Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia. 1923.
Saint Johns First Baptist Church stands in the center of town just a few blocks from the railroad tracks laid down by the hands of slaves only forty-five years earlier.
At noon Reverend Hartmann finishes his sermon, releases his congregation and gathers outside with a few men. The conversation switches from God to politics.
Thats when the gossip starts.
Later, across town, young Ruth declares, “We have to be sisters.”
“We should be sisters,” thirteen year old Viola agrees around a mouthful of cookies.
“Then lets be sisters.”
“We cant be sisters. Your white. Im not.”
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