The Big House: Story of a Southern Family

by J. Keck

Overview

In 1928, Minnie's mother, Nora, arrives at her nursing college after abandoning Minnie as a child. What does Nora want? An unexpected visit to Grandpa and Marie at The Big House offers Minnie shelter and refuge, but not the carefree days of her youthful experiences. There, she discovers secrets. Shrewd and hidden manipulations of power insure the survival of The Big House in this small Southern town, where a smile can mask suppressed rage and hostility. A power struggle ensues between Minnie and Nora when honor, wealth and influence are risked by young love. Both will have their say, but only one will prevail. Guns and violence become signs of a new era. The 1929 Great Depression explodes, engulfing everyone. Minnie and the family must confront the Depression, as well as threats to the land from those who would rob them. Driven by her own convictions and courage, Minnie refuses to give in to chaos and fear. While poverty and cruelty surround her, Minnie's spirit, character and hard-won experience prepare her to survive and keep her values. Will the past and her circumstances overwhelm Minnie, or will she embrace the future and triumph?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780985032357
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	12/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	420
File size:	591 KB

About the Author

Coming of age in California, J. Keck grew up with a Southern heritage at home and a West Coast identity outside of what the family called, "the Big House." Between the warmth of and storytelling in the home, J. Keck has been inspired by the culture and tales of many fine and memorable characters in his life-extended family and friends, many of whom were expatriate Southerners. Numerous trips and stays to visit relatives and family holdings, along with a nearly three-year stay in Texas, further deepened his appreciation and understanding of the culture.

Attending both Texas and West Coast colleges and university, J. Keck received a degree in Journalism, an advanced degree in Psychology, and minors in Business, Anthropology and Geography. Having entered business professionally, writing became a pastime for personal pleasure until the publication of one of his short stories in a cultural magazine.

Additional publications of his writings followed: the short story, "The Dark Forest," the novella, "Homeless: The Dollmaker's Web," two excerpted publications, "The Dollmaker's Web" and "Homeless," and his recent award-winning novel series, "The Big House - Story of a Southern Family." Books I, II, and III of "The Big House" are currently available.

"Homeless: The Dollmaker's Web" and Book I of "The Big House - Story of a Southern Family" are currently in production for audio.

The joy and challenge of writing has propelled J. Keck into a new and exciting career: Author.