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The Beans of Egypt, Maine: The Finished Version
Author: Carolyn Chute

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Publisher: Harvest Books
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780156001885 - ISBN-10: 0156001888
Publication Date: 3/10/1995
Pages: 304

Book Description:
With her bestselling first novel, Chute placed Egypt, Maine, on the literary map and introduced the world to the Bean clan. “If you care about fine writing, you owe it to yourself to read this book” (Boston Globe). Postscript by the Author.

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Catherine S. wrote on 7/21/2009...


This is a peek inside the lives of people who "live poor" and live differently than most of our experiences.
I read the book for the first time many years ago and it rocked me back on my heels. Very powerful portrayal of a clan with minimal education and low job skills.


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