With Clipped Wings: A Haunting Tale of Loss, Redemption, and the Unbreakable Bonds of Family

Michael Branch's With Clipped Wings is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling family farm, the novel tells the story of a young woman who must confront her past in Free Download to find her way forward.

With Clipped Wings

by Michael P. Branch

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2530 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	81 pages
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Cecelia "Cece" Branch has always felt like an outsider in her own family. The youngest of three children, she has always lived in the shadow of her older siblings, who are both successful and well-adjusted. Cece, on the other hand, has always been a bit of a rebel. She dropped out of high school and moved to the city, where she worked a series of dead-end jobs. But when her father is diagnosed with cancer, Cece is forced to return home to the family farm.

At first, Cece is resistant to the idea of going home. She has bad memories of her childhood, and she doesn't want to face her past. But as she spends more time on the farm, she begins to see her family in a new light. She realizes that her parents are not as perfect as she thought they were, and that her siblings are not as happy as they seem.

As Cece delves deeper into her family's history, she uncovers a series of secrets that have been hidden for years. She learns about her mother's alcoholism, her father's gambling addiction, and her siblings' struggles with mental illness. Through it all, Cece begins to understand that her family is not so different from other families. They are all flawed, but they love each other deeply.

With Clipped Wings is a beautifully written novel about the power of family. It is a story about loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us to one another.

About the Author

Michael Branch is a writer and teacher from rural Kentucky. His work has appeared in a variety of literary journals and anthologies, and he is the recipient of several awards, including the Kentucky Arts Council Al Smith Fellowship and the Appalachian Writers Association Emerging Writer Award. With Clipped Wings is his debut novel.

Praise for With Clipped Wings

"With Clipped Wings is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling family farm, the novel tells the story of a young woman who must confront her past in Free Download to find her way forward. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, With Clipped Wings is a story that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page." - Kirkus Reviews

"Michael Branch has written a beautiful and heartbreaking novel about the power of family. With Clipped Wings is a story about loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us to one another." - Publishers Weekly

"With Clipped Wings is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost. Michael Branch has written a powerful and moving novel that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page." - Booklist

With Clipped Wings

by Michael P. Branch

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2530 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	81 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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