Beck’s Book Club
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Beck’s Book Club
Bird’s Book Club: Lawhon’s- Frozen River
Bird’s Book Club Series! Another installment from an all female book club in the US. Frozen River, a historical fiction novel by Ariel Lawhon set in 1789 Maine. It highlights the story of Martha Ballard, a real-life midwife whose diary inspired the narrative centered on justice, survival, and moral challenges in early America. The text emphasizes the novel's blend of historical drama, crime fiction, and social commentary, focusing on themes of fragile truth, the power of women's knowledge, and the difficulty of speaking out against injustice. The discovery of a frozen body ignites the central conflict, drawing Martha into an investigation that uncovers deeper societal issues. Ultimately, the text positions Frozen River as a compelling work that gives voice to overlooked historical figures and explores enduring themes.
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