The Sound of Gravel

Author: Ruth Wariner
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Flatiron Books, 2017
Pages: 368
Rating: Recommend

Synopsis: The thirty-ninth of her father's forty-two children, Ruth Wariner grew up in a 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.

Review: I've known about this book since about the time it was published, and I still see it bandied about and recommended in various reading groups. 

Difficult subject matter, and I had to set it aside several times for a mental breaks.

This was heartbreaking and I was in tears by the end. This poor woman, her poor family, my goodness. This book has given me a lot to think about, and I'm sure it will stay with me for a long, long time.