Wish You Well

Book Overview: Wish You Well

Following a family tragedy, siblings Lou and Oz must leave New York and adjust to life in the Virginia mountains–but just as the farm begins to feel like home, they’ll have to defend it from a dark threat in this New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story.

Precocious twelve-year-old Louisa Mae Cardinal lives in the hectic New York City of 1940 with her family. Then tragedy strikes–and Lou and her younger brother, Oz, must go with their invalid mother to live on their great-grandmother’s farm in the Virginia mountains.

Suddenly Lou finds herself growing up in a new landscape, making her first true friend, and experiencing adventures tragic, comic, and audacious. When a dark, destructive force encroaches on her new home, her struggle will play out in a crowded Virginia courtroom…and determine the future of two children, an entire town, and the mountains they love.

Product Information

ISBN-13	97804466994889780446527163
ISBN-10	04466994890446527165
Publisher	Grand Central PublishingWarner Books
Publication Date	20072000
Edition	IllustratedN/a
Language	enen
Pages	432400
Dimensions	in x in x in
Weight	lbs

Editorial Reviews

“What the novel offers above all is bone-deep emotional truth…Its myriad characters–each as real as readers’ own kin–grapple not just with issues of life and death but with the sufferings and joys of daily existence in a setting detailed with finely attuned attention and a warm sense of wonder. This novel has a huge heart.”
— Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)

“Baldacci intertwines heartbreak and wry humor to take readers on a roller-coaster ride that’s nearly impossible to abandon for even a moment.”
— Oaklend Press

“A moving story…the focus is on young people, and the message about love is heartening.”
— Booklist

“There is wisdom aplenty in this homespun tale with its gritty action and authentic slices of rustic life.”
— Virginian-Pilot

“A beautifully written tale.”
— Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)

About the Author

David Baldacci

David Baldacci is a world-renowned American novelist, best known for his captivating crime and thriller novels. Since publishing his first novel in 1996 – “Absolute Power”, which was subsequently adapted into a major film – his writing career has been flourishing with over 40 novels under his belt. These works have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, impressively attesting to their global influence. Notably, more than a whopping 130 million copies of his books are in print worldwide.

Born and raised in Virginia, Baldacci’s writing prowess has its roots firmly entrenched in a blend of a lifelong passion for storytelling, a meaningful law degree, and a keen interest in politics. Prior to his successful writing career, he practiced law for nine years in Washington, D.C. This background provided an invaluable launch pad for his mystery novels, giving them an authentic and deep-rooted touch.

Apart from his writing endeavors, Baldacci is equally known for his philanthropic efforts. Alongside his wife, he co-founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting family literacy in the United States. In all, David Baldacci’s stellar contribution to literature is underpinned by his insightful narratives, authentic characterization, and commitment to societal enhancement – making him an iconic figure in contemporary literature.

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