Audiobook6 hours
The True History of Lyndie B. Hawkins
Written by Gail Shepherd
Narrated by Sandy Rustin
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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A one-of-a-kind voice lights up this witty, heartwarming debut set in 1985 Tennessee about the power of homespun wisdom (even when it's wrong), the clash between appearances and secrets, and the barriers to getting help even when it's needed most. Lyndie B. Hawkins loves history, research, and getting to the truth no matter what. But when it comes to her family, her knowledge is full of holes. Like, what happened to her father in the Vietnam War? Where does he disappear to for days? And why exactly did they have to move in with her grandparents? Determined to mold recalcitrant Lyndie into a nice Southern girl even if it kills her, her fusspot grandmother starts with lesson number one: Family=Loyalty=keeping quiet about family secrets. Especially when it comes to Lyndie's daddy. Then DB, a boy from the local juvenile detention center comes to stay with Lyndie's best friend, Dawn. He's as friendly and open as a puppy. There to shape up his act, he has an optimism that's infectious. But it puts Lyndie in direct opposition to her grandmother who'd rather keep up appearances than get her son the help he needs.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lyndie, Ma, and Daddy move in with Daddy’s grandparents Lady and Tad after Daddy loses his job. Attending the funeral of his army buddy appears to send Tyrus (Daddy) into a tailspin: Lyndie notices he is drinking, he is unable to pull himself together, and he has a gun, against Lady’s and Ma’s wishes. Lady is determined to protect the family reputation and deflects gossip about Tyrus’ behavior. Meanwhile, at school, Lyndie meets D.B., a new boy who’s been held in juvenile detention but is living with Dawn Spurlock’s family on a trial release. His honesty about his troubled past gets budding historian Lyndie to realize that honesty may be more important than family loyalty. Colorful characters, particularly the Southern-proper Lady for whom appearances matter and family loyalty is paramount. Lyndie can be a hoot, with her quick smart mouth and stubborn manner. D.B. is as quick on the draw as Lyndie. Narrative is spry and informal, with humorous and descriptive lines.