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100 1 _aDodd, Lee Wilson,
_d1879-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Book of Susan: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-10
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Book of Susan: A Novel" by Lee Wilson Dodd is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Susan Blake, who navigates a difficult childhood marked by a tumultuous home environment with her father, Bob Blake, and a surrogate mother figure named Pearl. The book explores themes of family dynamics, social stigma, and the journey of a young girl seeking her identity amidst chaos and hardship. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Susan's world, where she grapples with her father's abusive tendencies and the social repercussions of living in a less-than-respectable neighborhood. Susan's father, Bob, is portrayed as a violent alcoholic, often in conflict with those around him, including his cohabitant, Pearl. The narrative begins with vivid descriptions of Bob's character, his tumultuous relationships, and the environment that shapes Susan’s early life. Through her experiences, including a tense encounter with a neighborhood bully and friendships formed with local boys, Susan's resilience begins to emerge. The opening chapters lay a strong foundation for Susan’s character development and the challenges she will face as she seeks a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuardian and ward -- Fiction
653 _aNew Haven (Conn.) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33400
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