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A family saga spanning four generations, this is particularly the story of Helen Mary Manning O’Dell and her struggle to break the stranglehold of her family and her church on her life. Born during the Depression in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood, Helen is married young to a rookie fireman, an ex-Marine and would-be tough guy with a soft heart. She has four children by the time she is 25. Before she is 30, she discovers that it is not enough for her to be a housewife and mother. She decides to go to college and enter a new world. In a society revolving around a rigid religious and social structure, her venture into freedom has a price. But her hold on her own life and her struggle to keep the family demons at bay are the center of the story. Her life is an uphill battle, but every day survived is its own affirmation.


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Ember Days by Margaret Wander Bonanno Vintage Paperback Book 1982
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A family saga spanning four generations, this is particularly the story of Helen Mary Manning O’Dell and her struggle to break the stranglehold of her family and her church on her life. Born during the Depression in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood, Helen is married young to a rookie fireman, an ex-Marine and would-be tough guy with a soft heart. She has four children by the time she is 25. Before she is 30, she discovers that it is not enough for her to be a housewife and mother. She decides to go to college and enter a new world. In a society revolving around a rigid religious and social structure, her venture into freedom has a price. But her hold on her own life and her struggle to keep the family demons at bay are the center of the story. Her life is an uphill battle, but every day survived is its own affirmation.


I offer combined shipping as well as volume discounts on anything purchased from me. To receive these discounts, you must use the cart and pay for all items together. Additional flat rate or free shipping items ship at no additional charge. 



Books will combine based on weight via media mail - the amount you pay will be exactly what it costs me to ship - there is no Ebay discount on media mail. 



I am happy to work with you on combining shipping on anything I have for sale. 

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