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About In This Land Of Plenty
Product Description How do you know who you are if you don't know where you come from? In This Land of Plenty is an expansive, atmospheric American family saga set against the rich history of California. "...truly a treat for the mind." --Readers' Favorite Five Star Review "...an invitation to not just accept but cherish the value and beauty of diversity. In this ambitious work, Smathers imparts the wisdom of studying the past in order to move more fully and sincerely into the future." --Publishers Weekly BookLife Review Selected as a Shelf Unbound 2020 Best Indie Top 100 Notable Book When Nicole discovers through DNA reports that her ancestry is far different from the white, northern European background she thought was hers, she enlists the help of her great grandmother to investigate their roots despite protests from her father. The search takes Nicole and Great Gram into the attic of their historic San Francisco Victorian where the family's true history unfolds. Slowly the two women unravel the mysteries of their 250-year family tree, from California's native inhabitants and its earliest European colonizers through the generations to the Gold Rush. In This Land of Plenty is a meticulously researched and beautifully written historical fiction family saga that introduces a diverse cast of characters and the complex social issues that populate California's rich history while drawing a direct line to today's residents. "In This Land of Plenty captures the complex dynamics of family, exploration and exploitation, and the necessary accommodation to circumstances without submission. Extraordinary accomplishment by the author." --Diana Y. Paul, Award-winning author, Things Unsaid Fans of historical fiction will fall in love with this novel's: *Strong research and vivid depictions of historic California *Inspiration from the original Spanish soldiers on the Portola expedition to explore and settle Alta California *Connections to the native Ohlone people and other tribes who populated the area for thousands of years, and to the De Anza settlers who walked eighteen hundred miles from Sinaloa to the San Francisco Bay *Strong characters, and many women, who are both relatable and fascinating *Emphasis on the importance of family and connecting to one's past In This Land of Plenty is perfect for book clubs or as a gift for the reader in your life. Review In this ambitious work, Smathers imparts the wisdom of studying the past in order to move more fully and sincerely into the future....This intriguing mix of history with a contemporary story of discovery and acceptance will powerfully move readers looking for narratives of the American melting pot. - -Publisher's Weekly BookLife Review In this epic tale, Mary Smathers captures the grand sweep of California history from the arrival of the Spanish to 21st-century Silicon Valley through the bloodline of a single family. Who are the saints, who the sinners, and the question of how we repair ourselves pulses throughout this story. You'll ache for some of these people, loathe others, and be left with much to ponder on the complexities of love, culture, and family. --Larry Habegger, Executive Editor, Travelers' Tales I can't think of a better way to learn history than through such a readable and well-researched story populated with juicy characters set into a well-paced plot. Smathers knows history well and tells historical stories well. She also shows how, despite huge differences in our backgrounds, we are all part of the same story. -Dr. Christine Sleeter, Award-winning author,
