Full of Grace A Novel
Full of Grace A Novel by Dorothea Benton Frank, published by Harper Collins on May 2, 2006, is a contemporary fiction piece that immerses readers in the rich atmosphere of South Carolina, particularly Hilton Head and Charleston. The narrative centers around Big Al and Connie Russo, who have relocated from New Jersey to what is supposed to be a retirement paradise. Their daughter, Grace, grapples with her family’s expectations and her own life choices, navigating the complexities of love, faith, and identity.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of family dynamics and cultural contrasts as Grace, at thirty-two, faces pressure from her traditional Italian family while living with her partner, Michael. The story explores themes of romance and personal growth against the backdrop of Southern charm, highlighting Grace’s ambivalence about her faith and her family’s old-fashioned values. With 317 pages of engaging prose, this novel offers a thoughtful examination of life transitions and the challenges of reconciling personal desires with familial obligations.
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The rich atmosphere of South Carolina, Hilton Head and Charleston, is brought vividly to life by Dorothea Benton Frank, a South Carolina native who, with her exquisitely evocative prose, makes you smell the sea air, see the palmettos, and savor the sweet tea, but this time it comes with a side of antipasti.
Hilton Head, a South Carolina retirement heaven—at least it’s supposed to be, but for Big Al and Connie Russo, the move from New Jersey to this southern paradise has been fraught with just a few complications. Especially for their daughter, Grace.
Well, that’s what she likes to be called. Her family insists on Maria Graziella. Seriously, enough with the Neapolitan. That might have been okay in New Jersey, but now it’s just plain silly, and Grace at thirty-two is, horror of horrors, still unmarried. No wonder her family drives her crazy. Well, that and the fact that she’s living with the man she would marry if they both weren’t so commitment phobic. Michael is a doctor and a scientist and Grace is pretty sure he’s also an atheist. Over the years, Grace has become a bit ambivalent about her faith, but her family is as old-fashioned Italian as they come. So the stage is set for a major showdown that just might change Grace’s outlook on life, family, and the New South.
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