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The Memory of Flight by Debra Bowling Marilyn’s quiet, mysterious beauty belies the turmoil in her mind. In 1962, after her alcoholic husband becomes increasingly violent, she attempts to jump off the bridge in Guntersville, Alabama. Six months later, she moves with her children to her parents’ farm to escape her marriage and to quiet the voices growing louder inside her head. But soon her makeshift house becomes both retreat and prison when hostile feelings begin to erupt from past family conflicts and her husband’s recurring visits. At six years old, Marilyn’s daughter, Ginny, is close to her father and puzzled by her mother’s cold, harsh behavior. She seeks comfort in her grandmother’s company and the discovery of her father’s old Brownie camera. As Marilyn’s mental health declines, Ginny becomes increasingly obsessed with photography and the solace it provides her in a world that seems determined to isolate and ostracize her. After high school, Ginny leaves for college with the belief that she is breaking free from her difficult childhood and starting her own life. But her obsession for shooting photographs of people in moments of raw emotion ultimately leads her to expose details of a murder, as Marilyn faces a new crisis that throws both of their lives into chaos. The Memory of Flight is about finding a way forward with a broken spirit while learning to unearth and face great loss and pain. It is about remembering earlier flights, healing the wounds of the past, and learning how to soar once more. 344 pp | Fiction: General
Brutal in its honesty… tender in its portrayal of a family in pain.
About the Author Debra Bowling grew up in North Alabama and graduated from The University of Alabama. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. For years, she divided her time between writing and social work, while also dabbling in photography and video documentaries. She has also worked as a consultant, planning and raising money for nonprofit social service and arts organizations. THE MEMORY OF FLIGHT is her first novel.
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