THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE

Book ID/图书代码： 14780016B96156

English Summary/英文概要： In 1969, Dixie Dupree is eleven years old and already an expert liar. Sometimes the lies are for her mama, Evie’s sake—to explain away a bruise brought on by her quick-as-lightning temper. And sometimes the lies are to spite Evie, who longs to leave her unhappy marriage in Perry County, Alabama, and return to her beloved New Hampshire. But for Dixie and her brother, Alabama is home, a place of pine-scented breezes and hot, languid afternoons.

Though Dixie is learning that the family she once believed was happy has deep fractures, even her vivid imagination couldn’t concoct the events about to unfold. Dixie records everything in her diary—her parents’ fights, her father’s drinking and his unexplained departure, and the arrival of Uncle Ray. Only when Dixie desperately needs help and is met with disbelief does she realize how much damage her past lies have done. But she has courage and a spirit that may yet prevail, forcing secrets into the open and allowing her to forgive and become whole again.

Narrated by her young heroine in a voice as sure and resonant as The Secret Life of Bees’ Lily or Bastard Out of Carolina’s Bone, Donna Everhart’s remarkable debut is a story about mothers and daughters, the guilt and pain that pass between generations, and the truths that are impossible to hide, especially from ourselves.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 1969年，Dixie Dupree十一岁，已经很会撒谎。有时候她为自己的妈妈Evie撒谎，努力解释身上的某个伤痕不是妈妈的暴脾气导致的。但有时她则为了激怒Evie而撒谎，这样Evie就不会从阿拉巴马Perry镇这段不愉快的婚姻中出走回去自己在新汉普的娘家去。对于Dixie和她的哥哥来说，阿拉巴马才是家乡，这里的风中有菠萝的甜香，午后的时光节奏缓慢。

尽管Dixie已经知道自己心目中的幸福家庭并不存在，但即使再生动的想象力也已经无法将现实中四分五裂的家人再聚合到一起。Dixie将一切都在日记中写了下来——父母的争吵，父亲酗酒和无缘无故的消失，Ray叔叔的到来等等。只有当Dixie无比需要帮助但却遭遇到不信任时，她才终于意识到自己那些谎话已经造成了巨大的后果。但她有勇气直面过去，将那些秘密都一一揭破，最终原谅别人的所有并成为一个更完整的人。

本书以年轻的女主人公自述的形式写成，是Donna Everhart第一次这样尝试。本书关于母亲和女儿，关于愧疚和伤痛，关于两代人之间的传承，还关于那些无可掩埋的、关于我们自身的真相。（LYR）

Awards/获奖情况：请对Dixie Dupree打开真心。她用无可比拟的真诚真挚经受住了不可想象的考验。她的故事是人性的胜利，是想象力的胜利。这是一本很有意义而且很优美的小说，非常值得一读。（Susan Wiggs，《纽约时报》排名第一的畅销书作家）

书中透出真诚，女主人公是我很久以来都不曾遇到过的。我读书的时候从头一直读到了结束，就是无法将它放下。让我们举杯庆贺Donna Everhart又创作出了一部优美的小说。（Holly Chamberlin，著有《Seashell Season》）

秘密，谎言，蜜桃，果汁，沙滩，阿拉巴马炎热的日光，还有一个名叫Dixie的女孩，她在背叛面前展现了勇气，在身边所有人都放弃的时候选择了坚持，她就是黑暗中的希望。这是一个你会很愿意一下子读完的故事。（Cathy Lamb，著有《The Language of Sisters》）

“Please open your heart to Dixie Dupree. With unflinching honesty and a voice that rings with authenticity, she survives the unthinkable. Her story celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit and the triumph of the imagination. An important novel, beautifully written, this is a story to cherish.”--Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author

“A searingly honest coming of age story with a heroine unlike any other I’ve met in a long time. I read this book through from start to finish in one sitting, simply unable and unwilling to put it down. Here’s to another beautiful novel from Donna Everhart."--Holly Chamberlin, author of Seashell Season

“Secrets, lies, peach cobbler, grits, a hot Alabama sun, and a girl named Dixie Dupree who shows courage in the face of betrayal, strength when all falls down around her, and shining hope in the darkness. This is a story you’ll read well into the night.”--Cathy Lamb, author of The Language of Sisters

“A poignant coming of age novel as gritty as red Alabama dirt. Dixie Dupree will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.”--Colleen Faulkner, author of Julia’s Daughters

“In a powerful coming-of-age story that pitches southern charm against dark family secrets, the voice of 11-year-old Dixie Dupree captivates from the first page to the last.”--Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of The Perfect Son

“Young Dixie Dupree is an indomitable spirit in this coming-of-age novel that is a heartbreaking and honest witness to the resilience of human nature and the fighting spirit and courage residing in all of us, and for those who have lived in the underbelly of betrayal and child abuse. A triumphant debut novel which can transform a brokenness, bring forth a wholeness, The Education Of Dixie Dupree would make a wonderful resource and academic book as well.” – The Huffington Post (Kim Michele Richardson, author of GodPretty in the Tobacco Field)

“Everhart’s debut novel is a beautiful coming-of-age story, poignant in its content and description and written in brutally honest language. The author creates a compelling narrative that will grip readers as it leave an indelible mark on them, thanks to flawed, genuine characters and strong tensions. With a strong beginning to a powerful story and a strong-minded, spunky central character in Dixie, Everhart’s story is one to cherish.”– RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

About the Author/作者介绍： Donna Everhart出生在北卡的Raleigh，几乎一生都住在家乡附近。有几年，她在高科技公司工作，专长项目管理和项目引进。她拥有商业管理学士学位。目前她和丈夫以及一条约克夏梗住在北卡的Dunn。她的个人网站是：www.donnaeverhart.com.

Donna Everhart grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and has lived close to her hometown for most of her life. For several years she worked for high tech companies, specializing in project management and product introduction. She carries a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She lives in Dunn, North Carolina, with her husband, and a tiny, heart stealing Yorkshire terrier, named Mister. Readers can visit her website at www.donnaeverhart.com."

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