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Gloomy,
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The Knitting Circle: A Novel
by Ann Hood

Published: 2008-01-17
Paperback : 352 pages
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“An intelligent, moving read” (Pages) and “a testament to women’s friendship and to Ann Hood’s talent” (Hilma Wolitzer).

After the sudden loss of her only child, Mary Baxter joins a knitting circle in Providence, Rhode Island, as a way to fill the empty hours and lonely days. ...
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“An intelligent, moving read” (Pages) and “a testament to women’s friendship and to Ann Hood’s talent” (Hilma Wolitzer).

After the sudden loss of her only child, Mary Baxter joins a knitting circle in Providence, Rhode Island, as a way to fill the empty hours and lonely days. The women welcome her, each teaching Mary a new knitting technique and, as they do, revealing their own personal stories of loss, love, and hope. Eventually Mary is able to tell her own story of grief and in so doing reclaims her love for her husband, faces the hard truths about her relationship with her mother, and finds the spark of life again.

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  "The Knitting Club"by Corrine S. (see profile) 09/17/09

Each chapter reveals a new, painful story.

 
  "Knitting Circle"by Fran G. (see profile) 08/14/09

This book deals with grief in a realistic manner. Also depicts how secrets kept tear away at relationships. Knitting is the bond or thread that woven through the story brings redemption to all the characters.... (read more)

 
  "Nice easy read, great first book. Easy to discuss."by Amber C. (see profile) 03/16/09

I liked this book because it showed how new friends can help heal old wounds. It's easy to read, easy to follow and brings up a lot of interesting points all through the book. It's easy to discuss, as... (read more)

 
  "Many different stories rolled into one!"by Gina S. (see profile) 11/17/08

This book is great for discussion! Many different lives intermingled by a single thread of yarn!

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