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Discover the heartwarming novel, **Night Came with Many Stars**, written by renowned author Simon Van Booy. This spellbinding book takes you on a journey through decades of interconnected lives, filled with chance, choice, and the power of human connection. Set in Kentucky during 1933, it begins with the tragic loss of a young girl during a card game, and unfolds to reveal an intricately woven narrative that beautifully illustrates the grace and resilience of ordinary people. The poignant insights and vivid storytelling will leave you reflecting on the bonds that unite us all.
Each character’s journey—whether it’s a young man surviving near-fatal accidents, a Black family offering shelter to an orphan, or a teenager finding purpose in a challenging world—demonstrates how acts of kindness echo through time. With themes of redemption and the profound wisdom of family ties, **Night Came with Many Stars** offers a deep exploration of life’s unexpected turns.
This brand new, sewn-format book, published by David R. Godine in 2021, comes with a unique ISBN: 9781567927030, ensuring you receive a quality reading experience.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781567927030
Format: Sewn
Year: 2021
Publisher: David R. Godine Publishers
Description:
“It is a heartbreaking book, a gorgeous book...In Night Came with Many Stars, Van Booy finds the weakness, grace and beauty of common lives fully lived.”—NPR, “Books We Love”
“Not to miss!”—USA Today
In Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol’s daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy’s spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the people in her life. Incidents intersect and lives unexpectedly change course in this masterfully interwoven story of chance and choice that leads home again to a night blessed with light.
“What you give in this world,” an old man tells his grandson, “will be given back to you.” Those words illuminate the actions within this unforgettable novel and its connected characters. A young man survives two nearly fatal accidents. A Black family saves an orphaned white boy. A pregnant teenager is rescued by the side of the road. A teenager with developmental disabilities is given his first job. Each incident grows in meaning and power over many decades as we see connections sometimes felt but not always apparent to the people themselves. “Everything was moving,” observes Samuel (Carol’s grandson) in the Kentucky woods. “An invisible force that was everywhere, and made everything touch.”
Told by a master storyteller,Night Came with Many Starsis a rare novel that reveals how wondrous, mysterious, and magically connected life can be—the light Simon Van Booy creates illuminates our own lives.
Each character’s journey—whether it’s a young man surviving near-fatal accidents, a Black family offering shelter to an orphan, or a teenager finding purpose in a challenging world—demonstrates how acts of kindness echo through time. With themes of redemption and the profound wisdom of family ties, **Night Came with Many Stars** offers a deep exploration of life’s unexpected turns.
This brand new, sewn-format book, published by David R. Godine in 2021, comes with a unique ISBN: 9781567927030, ensuring you receive a quality reading experience.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781567927030
Format: Sewn
Year: 2021
Publisher: David R. Godine Publishers
Description:
“It is a heartbreaking book, a gorgeous book...In Night Came with Many Stars, Van Booy finds the weakness, grace and beauty of common lives fully lived.”—NPR, “Books We Love”
“Not to miss!”—USA Today
In Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol’s daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy’s spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the people in her life. Incidents intersect and lives unexpectedly change course in this masterfully interwoven story of chance and choice that leads home again to a night blessed with light.
“What you give in this world,” an old man tells his grandson, “will be given back to you.” Those words illuminate the actions within this unforgettable novel and its connected characters. A young man survives two nearly fatal accidents. A Black family saves an orphaned white boy. A pregnant teenager is rescued by the side of the road. A teenager with developmental disabilities is given his first job. Each incident grows in meaning and power over many decades as we see connections sometimes felt but not always apparent to the people themselves. “Everything was moving,” observes Samuel (Carol’s grandson) in the Kentucky woods. “An invisible force that was everywhere, and made everything touch.”
Told by a master storyteller,Night Came with Many Starsis a rare novel that reveals how wondrous, mysterious, and magically connected life can be—the light Simon Van Booy creates illuminates our own lives.