Promise of Unbroken Straw

[An] epic coming-of-age story. Kirkus Reviews2025 Oklahoma Book Award Winner1944, Oklahoma. With their family farm on the brink ofruin, Pauls life takes an unexpected turnbut newfound fortune comes at an unimaginablecost.In rural Oklahoma, 13-year-old Paul wrestles with more thanthe typical burdens of adolescence. With a struggling farm, Allied bootsmarching through Europe, and whispers surrounding his mothers death, lifefeels anything but simple. But when an unexpected windfall saves them frompoverty, Paul discovers that wealth brings complications he never imagined.Pauls rags-to-riches move to Tulsa thrusts him into a worldof private schools and sprawling mansions, where he and his brother facebullies, a distant fathers impossible expectations, and the weight ofdevastating loss. Haunted by guilt and buried secrets, Pauls journey spansdecades as he searches for forgiveness and a way to bridge the chasm betweenhimself and the father he never truly knew.Multi-award-winning and praised for its unforgettable characters, ThePromise of Unbroken Straw is a journey of heartbreak, secrets, andredemption.Dive into this coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans ofKristin Hannah and William Kent Krueger.