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Book Review of The Bean Trees

The Bean Trees
The Bean Trees
Author: Barbara Kingsolver
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Marietta (Missy) left Kentucky in her '55 Volkswagen bug for anywhere. In route she acquired a homeless baby (Turtle.) On two flat tires they made it to 1-800-THE LORD in Tucson. As she said, her whole life "had been running on dumb luck and she hadn't even noticed."