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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Book • 1976
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues follows Sissy Hankshaw, a girl born with oversized thumbs, as she hitchhikes across America, encountering a variety of eccentric characters and exploring themes of freedom, identity, and relationships.
The novel blends humor with magical realism, raising questions about societal norms and personal liberation.
The novel blends humor with magical realism, raising questions about societal norms and personal liberation.
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Jamil Zaki as an author whose novel featured characters that were utensils with rich inner lives, illustrating the power of imagination to broaden one's perspective.
Jamil Zaki as an author whose novel featured characters that were utensils with rich inner lives, illustrating the power of imagination to broaden one's perspective.
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A personal favorite of Lori Rosenkopf for its message on turning perceived flaws into strengths.
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