“If she'd spaced her children out and had eleven babies in eleven years, she would have been no better than her own mother and sisters: irresponsible, a welfare cheat, another bit of Sawdust Lane white trash. But as luck would have it, she'd had them all at once, and now she was, overnight, middle-class. And respectable.”
The Mammoth Cheese is a work of fiction by Sheri Holman that centers on the residents of a small Virginia town who decide to revive a historical tradition by making a colossal cheese, inspired by a similar event from the early 19th century. The narrative weaves together the lives of several characters, including a single mother, a local farmer, and a political campaigner, as they confront personal and communal challenges. The story examines themes of heritage, ambition, and the complexities of rural life in contemporary America, while also touching on issues such as economic hardship and the influence of media. The book is known for its detailed portrayal of the community's dynamics and its blend of humor and social commentary. more
Sheri Holman is an American novelist born on June 1, 1966. Her works are known for their profound character development and emotional expression, covering a variety of genres including historical fiction, mystery, and science fiction. more
“It takes time to be who you really want to be. It doesn't happen overnight.”
“We didn't really want to be an overnight success as that brings with it its own problems.”