Rock Bottom Rising
Ruby has no money, not a single friend, and a shocking 1925 felony conviction for larceny. Though she encounters betrayal, she embarks on a journey to re-enter her children's lives that will test the core of her being as obstacles chip away at everything but her resilient spirit.
Deceived by men, caught between survival, career opportunities, and providing for her children, Ruby's enduring love and determination to rise above her mistakes resonates with anyone who has yearned for a second chance. Threads of life in Tennessee during the 1930s and 1940s-the Great Depression, World War II, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Manhattan projects-add to her odyssey.
Set in rural Tennessee, one woman's journey from despair to redemption unfolds as a single mother, showing Ruby's grit in tumultuous times. Based on the true story of the author's grandmother, this biographical historical fiction novel shows us the enduring power of a mother's love, personal sacrifice, and difficult choices.
This tragic and uplifting sequel to Rock Bottom, Tennessee, will move readers of Great Circle, Go as a River, and The Four Winds with a testament to the enduring power of love, forgiveness, and the boundless possibilities of starting anew.
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Prepare to be inspired by this Depression Era to WWII novel based on the adventures of the author's fascinating grandmother... Ruby Sullivan Ross, a resilient woman haunted by her past mistakes, must continually reinvent herself as she journeys from poverty, poor decisions, and dependence on crooked men to a promising life of self-sufficiency and self-respect. In Rock Bottom Rising, Nixon brings us a powerful tale of sacrifice, regret, and the redemptive power of forgiveness. Readers will feel Ruby's pain and root for her rise.
- Susan Coventry, author of The Queen's Daughter
In this unflinching tale of despair amid tumultuous times, Nixon compels the reader to look beyond Ruby's many flaws to applaud her efforts to reconnect, rediscover, and find redemption. With a cast of well-developed supporting characters, this author's sophomore novel is a gripping tale of betrayal, self-discovery, determination, and above all, rising up from rock bottom.
- Jes Smyth, author of Time for Once
