The thirty-ninth of her father’s forty-two children, Ruth Wariner grew up in polygamist family on a farm in rural Mexico. In The Sound of Gravel, she offers an unforgettable portrait of the violence that threatened her community, her family’s fierce sense of loyalty, and her own unshakeable belief in the possibility of a better life. An intimate, gripping tale of triumph and courage, The Sound of Gravel is a heart-stopping true story.
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“The Sound of Gravel is a portrait of real courage in a sea of pretenders. Ruth Wariner, you have my respect as a writer and a survivor.” ― Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place
"A haunting harrowing testament to survival." ― People Magazine
"Wrenching and moving...Wariner is a survivor, but more important, she’s a fantastic writer." ― Entertainment Weekly
"An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community" ― New York Magazine
“Engrossingly readable from start to finish... an unsentimental yet wholly moving memoir.” ― Kirkus Reviews
"This well-written book is hard to put down and hard to forget." ― Publishers Weekly
"Haunting. Rather than delving into the particulars of the community’s beliefs, Wariner reveals them as they arise. This gives great depth to the portrayal of her situation. With power and insight, Wariner’s tale shows a road to escape from the most confining circumstances." ― Booklist
Reviews -
“The Sound of Gravel is a portrait of real courage in a sea of pretenders. Ruth Wariner, you have my respect as a writer and a survivor.” ― Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place
"A haunting harrowing testament to survival." ― People Magazine
"Wrenching and moving...Wariner is a survivor, but more important, she’s a fantastic writer." ― Entertainment Weekly
"An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community" ― New York Magazine
“Engrossingly readable from start to finish... an unsentimental yet wholly moving memoir.” ― Kirkus Reviews
"This well-written book is hard to put down and hard to forget." ― Publishers Weekly
"Haunting. Rather than delving into the particulars of the community’s beliefs, Wariner reveals them as they arise. This gives great depth to the portrayal of her situation. With power and insight, Wariner’s tale shows a road to escape from the most confining circumstances." ― Booklist