Eric Jerome Brown

Miss Sue Lucky's Fishin' Secrets: a Novella Eric Jerome Brown

Publisher Marketing: READER COMMENTS "This is a lovely and enchanting little book full of wit and wisdom and easily read in an afternoon." "If we all had Miss Sue Lucky in our lives - life would never be dull." "I finished this book in three hours and all I can say is WOW! The author with great imagination and creativity intricately spun a story that captures your attention from beginning to end. The characters, the scenes and the life lessons from page to page keep you asking for more." "Miss Sue Lucky was such a vivid character with her matter of fact dialogue and devil may care attitude. The book definitely captured a time period but with a timeless theme. I thoroughly enjoyed the metaphoric aspect of it as well as all of the colorful characters." Description Refreshing humor and remarkable wisdom characterize this delightful coming-of-age folktale set in Oak Park, Virginia. Lively Miss Sue Lucky is one of the town's most outspoken residents and her witty observations on everything from courtship, marriage, religion, class, and personal authenticity hand down both laughs and life lessons. When Miss Sue Lucky teaches Ruby Gray about love and life through fishing, Ruby learns the greatest secret of all of Miss Sue Lucky's Fishin' Secrets-- the secret of her own worth. This second edition includes a Book Club Readers' Guide.