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The Dollmaker Summary & Study Guide Description
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This novel chronicles the struggles that a spirited woman from the hills of Kentucky faces as she attempts to realize her life-long dream of owning her own farm. Rich in characterization, detail of setting, and symbolic depth, The Dollmaker explores themes relating to love, sacrifice, and the dangers of striving too hard to live the American dream.
In the early days of World War II, strong-willed Gertie Nevels saves her youngest son's life by refusing to acknowledge the many obstacles placed in her path. Her gritty determination also fuels her dreams of purchasing a local piece of farmland, which she envisions providing a productive home for her and her family for the rest of their lives. It also sustains her yearning to find the right face for the figure she is carving out of a beautiful block of cherry wood.
Shortly following Gertie's return to her Kentucky mountain home, her...
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