Description

Stranded and alone in a small Oklahoma town, a pregnant seventeen-year-old named Novalee Nation finds herself with nothing but a few dollars and the clothes on her back. Taking refuge in a local Wal-Mart, she secretly begins to build a new life, discovering unexpected kindness and support from a cast of quirky and compassionate townspeople. This heartwarming story explores themes of resilience, found family, and the enduring power of community as Novalee navigates the challenges of motherhood and self-discovery. It's a moving and often humorous journey about finding home in the most unlikely of places.

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paperback

Grand Central Publishing

Published Jan 1, 1998

384 pages

ISBN: 9780446672214

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Details

First Published

1995

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts.

Abuse
Substance Use
Death/Grief