Prodigal Summer: A Novel, Barbara Kingsolver, Harper Perennial, First Thus, 2001, ISBN 9780060959036, Softcover, 7.96 x 5.38 x 1.09 inches, 464pp.  A richly woven tapestry of life in Appalachia, the novel highlights the interconnectedness of nature and humanity.

VERY GOOD+ condition – First paper edition, Front cover lifts a bit, tape residue at base of spine and ding at top, tight bi binding with no crease in spine, clean pages with no markings noticed.

Kingsolver expertly explores the harmony and conflict that exists between nature and mankind, utilizing her three characters’ unique perspectives to unfold an intricate exploration of ecology, biology, and the delicate balance of life. Each narrative thread is as varied as the Appalachian biodiversity, yet they are cleverly intertwined, reflecting the interconnectedness of all life. “Prodigal Summer” is a celebration of the sensuousness of nature and its capacity to heal and sustain.