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Critically acclaimed novelist and Mississippi native,
Michael Holloway Perronne explores how a forbidden
teen romance and the violent act of a desperate boy
forever binds unlikely lives.
One year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the
small coastal town of Long Beach, Mississippi, two
families with deep roots in its Southern traditions are
desperately trying to rebuild the way of life they have
always known.
But some, including the Mexican-American Santos
family, are bringing a large dose of previously
all-but-unknown cultures to this insular community.
While one young man, a gay prodigal son now living
in San Francisco, finds himself drawn back to the
very area and culture he fought so hard to leave
behind.
In this emotionally charged novel, three families
struggle to find the beauty that can arise from the
worst of nightmares.
Michael Holloway Perronne explores how a forbidden
teen romance and the violent act of a desperate boy
forever binds unlikely lives.
One year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the
small coastal town of Long Beach, Mississippi, two
families with deep roots in its Southern traditions are
desperately trying to rebuild the way of life they have
always known.
But some, including the Mexican-American Santos
family, are bringing a large dose of previously
all-but-unknown cultures to this insular community.
While one young man, a gay prodigal son now living
in San Francisco, finds himself drawn back to the
very area and culture he fought so hard to leave
behind.
In this emotionally charged novel, three families
struggle to find the beauty that can arise from the
worst of nightmares.
About the author:
Michael Holloway Perronne's debut novel, A Time Before Me, was a
finalist in Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award in 2006. His
other works include Starstuck: A Hollywood Saga and Falling Into Me.
Originally from the South Mississippi and New Orleans area, Michael now
calls Los Angeles home and is hard at work on his next novel, A Big Easy
Christmas. For more information on Michael, please visit the author's
website at www.michaelhperronne.com.
Michael Holloway Perronne's debut novel, A Time Before Me, was a
finalist in Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award in 2006. His
other works include Starstuck: A Hollywood Saga and Falling Into Me.
Originally from the South Mississippi and New Orleans area, Michael now
calls Los Angeles home and is hard at work on his next novel, A Big Easy
Christmas. For more information on Michael, please visit the author's
website at www.michaelhperronne.com.
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REVIEWS...
Midwest Book Review, July 2008
"The lives of three families intertwine in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina. "Embrace the Rain" is the
story of these families trying to rebuild their lives
following the massive disaster. In addition to the
trouble of rebuilding, a new family appears,
Mexican American, bringing their culture into the
community and causing rifts. The return of the
expelled gay son of one of the families doesn't help
things. A novel exploring traditional families dealing
with radical change, "Embrace the Rain" is an
intriguing read straight through, highly
recommended for community library fiction
collections. "
ReaderViews.com, April 2008
Embrace the Rain" is an excellent novel that will
impart some valuable lessons.
Midwest Book Review, July 2008
"The lives of three families intertwine in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina. "Embrace the Rain" is the
story of these families trying to rebuild their lives
following the massive disaster. In addition to the
trouble of rebuilding, a new family appears,
Mexican American, bringing their culture into the
community and causing rifts. The return of the
expelled gay son of one of the families doesn't help
things. A novel exploring traditional families dealing
with radical change, "Embrace the Rain" is an
intriguing read straight through, highly
recommended for community library fiction
collections. "
ReaderViews.com, April 2008
Embrace the Rain" is an excellent novel that will
impart some valuable lessons.