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	1	McKinney-Whetstone, Diane Tempest Rising New York William and Morrow Company, Inc. 1998 First Edition, Inscribed Boards Near Fine in Fine DJ Philadelphia in 1965, Clarise her husband Finch and their three daughters are living the dream life of a black financially privileged family. When Finch's lucrative catering business falls apart, Clarise suffers a breakdown. Their children are placed in a working class, political active African American home. A tension permeates the relationship between Mae and her daughter Ramona, hostility between them borders, on abuse. The painful secret which separates mother and daughter is confronted once the three fostered girls have left. The author's love of her home town, Philadelphia adds to this atmospheric story whose lively characters add a strange humor to this tale of family, loss and healing. Whetstone's second novel after her acclaimed debut novel "Tumbling". Black boards and spine, gilt lettering to spine. DW black colorful illustration, not price clipped. Very slight smudge to edge of front e.p. Inscription to previous book owner to title page. "To Gus Fellow Philadelphian, South Philly at that," Diane McKinney-Whetstone 5/1/98. First Edition, First Print. 280 pp. tall 8 vo. In protective mylar jacket. Please click for image. Price: 12.50 USD
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	2	McKinney-Whetstone, Diane Tumbling New York William and Morrow Company, Inc. 1996 First Edition, Signed Boards Near Fine in Near Fine DJ Signed to title page. The author's debt novel, takes place in South Philadelphia during the 1940s and 1950s. Rich in African American heritage conveying close knit family life, and community spirit. The novel tells the story of Herbie and Noon who care for each deeply and their adopted daughters; although a sexual attack in Noon's past leads Herbie to find release with a Jazz singer, and Noon to take solace in the Church. When a city proposal threatens the community, Noon finds herself the leader in this struggle to save her home and family. Brown boards and spine, gold lettering to spine.Slight bump to lower rear corner. DW black colorful illustration, not price clipped, a tad of smudging to dw. First Edition, First Print. 340 pp. tall 8 vo. In protective mylar jacket. Please click for image. Signed, First Edition, First Print, 340 pp. tall 8 vo. Please click for image. Price: 15.00 USD
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