Francesca of Lost Nation
An unconventional, spiritedand unforgettable 59-year old woman and her 10-year old granddaughter embracethe adventures of a lifetime over one magical summer in 1947 small town Iowa. Together theyenchant barnstorming pilots, wow Clinton County Fair attendees, conquer theskies, confront an escaped arsonist, discover how Lost Nation got itsintriguing name and eventually demonstrate to one another the greatest truthabout love.
Francesca of Lost Nation is Fannie Flagg’s full-blown characters and quirkyinhabitants smack dab in the middle of post-World War II America. Based on a flesh and bloodwoman, the title character, Francesca, will sweep you up in the sheer wonder ofbeing alive. You’ll laugh at her stubborn streak and shake your head at thedecades-long sibling rivalry she finally bringsto peaceful terms with sister Maude.
You’ll understand the lovingkinship between Francesca and granddaughter Sarah that spans generations, rediscoverthe importance of sharing while alive and be reminded that love endures evenafter death. This is an adventure that every grandmother and granddaughter willwant to share.
The Story Behind This Book
The most significant impacts on the person I am now – on my views, my dreams, my value system, the spiritual and physical me – were created by my grandmother, Frances Ella Pittstick Mendenhall and the most incredible canine companion imaginable, Babe the Wonder Dog. This novel gives me a chance to share the two great treasures of my life with others. And it keeps their memories warm and glowing in the forefront of my mind’s eye. Here’s the Trade Last: I got to recreate my father into a character any little girl would adore. That has proved to be more important now than when I began this literary journey 15 years ago.
