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Four of a Kind: A women's historical fiction
Four generations of women meet at their dining room table to write about their year of awakening. That's their assumed agreement anyway. Instead each comes with her own isolated agenda: to either tell off or tell all.
Set in 1910, 1920, 1943 and 1964, in a background of battles for women's rights and civil rights, their writings reveal shocking secrets about unfaithful hearts, lost loves, and unwanted pregnancy.
Ruby Wright: As a genteel great-grandmother, Ruby is the springboard for her daughter's fight for women's right to vote, but at an agonizing price ... and not so genteel revelations.
Bess Wright-Pickering: Ruby's daughter is orchestrating this project but her intent is to get long-awaited answers to painful questions. Fueled by the others' continued candidness in their writings, she reveals her own harbored secrets from 1920.
Katy Pickering: Bess's daughter is relieved with writing about why she opened a birth control clinic in 1943. But she believes she's the only one with terrible secrets, in exposing Jesi's conception and deformity.
Jesi Pickering: 19-year old Jesi only cares about 1964 and her hidden interest in the Civil Rights movement. She stubbornly remains silent. But with prodding, she eventually writes about why she keeps her lover to herself. Although the youngest and the weakest, her tragic store will be the catalyst.
Set in 1910, 1920, 1943 and 1964, in a background of battles for women's rights and civil rights, their writings reveal shocking secrets about unfaithful hearts, lost loves, and unwanted pregnancy.
Ruby Wright: As a genteel great-grandmother, Ruby is the springboard for her daughter's fight for women's right to vote, but at an agonizing price ... and not so genteel revelations.
Bess Wright-Pickering: Ruby's daughter is orchestrating this project but her intent is to get long-awaited answers to painful questions. Fueled by the others' continued candidness in their writings, she reveals her own harbored secrets from 1920.
Katy Pickering: Bess's daughter is relieved with writing about why she opened a birth control clinic in 1943. But she believes she's the only one with terrible secrets, in exposing Jesi's conception and deformity.
Jesi Pickering: 19-year old Jesi only cares about 1964 and her hidden interest in the Civil Rights movement. She stubbornly remains silent. But with prodding, she eventually writes about why she keeps her lover to herself. Although the youngest and the weakest, her tragic store will be the catalyst.
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First published July 20, 2014
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August 9, 2016
This book took the reader through four generations of women from fighting for women's right to vote to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. These four women showed great strength. We take so much for granted living in these times. Maybe the days are ahead when we will have to take an uncomfortable stand for what is right!
December 3, 2019
Wonderfully woven.
This was a beautiful story of 4 generations of strong women making their way through life trials. I loved the way the author was able to weave this story together. Initially i struggled to connect the chapters but fell in love with these women and looked forward to each separate chapter.
This was a beautiful story of 4 generations of strong women making their way through life trials. I loved the way the author was able to weave this story together. Initially i struggled to connect the chapters but fell in love with these women and looked forward to each separate chapter.
January 31, 2022
Strong women
I liked the story of this family of women in the twentieth century. The struggle to be able to have choices in life, and to make a difference hasn't changed as much as we desire. I do wish that there was more careful editing, as there were words with the wrong meaning.
I liked the story of this family of women in the twentieth century. The struggle to be able to have choices in life, and to make a difference hasn't changed as much as we desire. I do wish that there was more careful editing, as there were words with the wrong meaning.
June 25, 2025
Four of a Kind is a beautifully told story that follows four generations of women and their fight for rights and identity. It’s not only entertaining but also eye-opening, offering a deeper understanding of the struggles women have faced over time. A moving and meaningful read that left me feeling both inspired and grateful.
February 21, 2018
Fabulously written! I really loved this book!
An amazing read amd page turner that taught me so much about the experiences of women's suffrage! This is a great read for book clubs!
An amazing read amd page turner that taught me so much about the experiences of women's suffrage! This is a great read for book clubs!
October 4, 2016
We've come a long way, girls
This was a very interesting story covering a subject still in the headlines today. We're even looking at the very real possibility of having our country's first woman president. It was eye opening to follow the struggles for equality from generation to generation . I've lived thru four generations in my own life that brought even further changes. I wish I could know what my granddaughters will experience in their lifetimes.
This particular book, though a very good story, was a little hard to follow as it jumped back and forth with the women telling portions of the story. However the writing and editing were excellent and I very much recommend it to you.
This was a very interesting story covering a subject still in the headlines today. We're even looking at the very real possibility of having our country's first woman president. It was eye opening to follow the struggles for equality from generation to generation . I've lived thru four generations in my own life that brought even further changes. I wish I could know what my granddaughters will experience in their lifetimes.
This particular book, though a very good story, was a little hard to follow as it jumped back and forth with the women telling portions of the story. However the writing and editing were excellent and I very much recommend it to you.
November 19, 2015
rating = 3.5 -- good book .. some of the connections seemed a bit far fetched - but still a very good read
June 25, 2016
All Women should read this one!!!
This was an exceptional book on women's suffrage, I really enjoyed the content and how they intertwined history into the lives of these four women.
This was an exceptional book on women's suffrage, I really enjoyed the content and how they intertwined history into the lives of these four women.
April 6, 2017
Women's history - Through the generations
I enjoyed getting to know Ruby, Bess, Katy, and Jesi and experiencing pivotal events in history _ specifically in women's history _ through their eyes and through the depth of their own personal family lives and experience . I met the author when we both exhibited at the Central Florida Book Expo. I'm glad I picked up one of her book marks.
Well done.
I enjoyed getting to know Ruby, Bess, Katy, and Jesi and experiencing pivotal events in history _ specifically in women's history _ through their eyes and through the depth of their own personal family lives and experience . I met the author when we both exhibited at the Central Florida Book Expo. I'm glad I picked up one of her book marks.
Well done.
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