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Tumbling: A Novel

by Diane McKinney-Whetstone

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5452 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	354 pages

About the Book

Tumbling is a powerful and moving novel about the complexities of race, class, and family in America. Set in the American South during the 1950s and 1960s, the novel follows the story of two families—one black, one white—whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways.

The black family is led by Viola, a strong and determined woman who is determined to give her children a better life than she had. The white family is led by Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, who are struggling to come to terms with the changing world around them.

As the two families' lives intersect, they are forced to confront their own prejudices and beliefs. Viola and Mr. Patterson must learn to work together to protect their children from the racism and violence that is all around them. Mrs. Patterson must come to terms with her own racism and learn to accept Viola as an equal.

Tumbling is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that explores the complex and often contradictory nature of race relations in America. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of race in America and its continuing legacy today.

About the Author

Diane McKinney-Whetstone is an award-winning author and professor of English at the University of South Carolina. She has written four novels, including Tumbling, and has received numerous awards for her work, including the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation Award.

McKinney-Whetstone is a gifted storyteller who has a deep understanding of the human condition. Her novels are both insightful and entertaining, and they offer a unique perspective on the American experience.

Reviews

"Tumbling is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of race, class, and family in America. McKinney-Whetstone is a gifted storyteller who has a deep understanding of the human condition. Her novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of race in America and its continuing legacy today."—Roxane Gay

"Tumbling is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often contradictory nature of race relations in America."—The New York Times Book Review

"Tumbling is a powerful and unforgettable novel. McKinney-Whetstone has written a masterpiece that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."—The Washington Post

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Tumbling: A Novel

by Diane McKinney-Whetstone

4.7 out of 5