Ursula Hegi
Ursula Hegi is a German-American author best known for her novel 'Stones from the River', which was a bestseller and chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Hegi's work often explores themes of identity, history, and the experiences of outsiders. Born in Germany in 1946, she moved to the United States in her twenties and has published numerous novels, short stories, and essays.
Books
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1. Floating In My Mother's Palm
The book is a poignant coming-of-age story set in a post-war German town, where a young girl navigates the complexities of her family life and the secrets of her community. Through her eyes, readers experience her relationships with colorful local characters, her discovery of love and loss, and her quest for identity amidst the lingering shadows of World War II. The narrative is a tapestry of small-town life, capturing the essence of growth and the bittersweet nature of memory, as the protagonist learns about the resilience of the human spirit and the fluidity of time, much like floating in the comforting yet unpredictable embrace of her mother's palm.
