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“She was the murderous mother who cut us to the bone but left us alive, left us naked and bewildered as wrinkled newborn babies, as blind puppies, as sun-starved newly hatched baby snakes. She left us a dark Gulf and salt-burned land. She left us to learn to crawl. She left us to salvage. Katrina is the mother we will remember until the next mother with large, merciless hands, committed to blood, comes.”

Quote by Jesmyn Ward

Work

Salvage the Bones

In this powerful narrative, a family faces the impending storm and its devastating consequences, highlighting the strength and vulnerability of their relationships amidst the chaos. more

Author

Jesmyn Ward
Jesmyn Ward

Jesmyn Ward is an American novelist known for her profound portrayals of life in the American South. Her works delve into complex themes such as race, class, and social justice, earning her widespread acclaim. more

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