Rhoda

From National Book Award Winner Ellen Gilchrist, a pillar of Southern literature hailed by the Washington Post as "a national treasure," comes all twenty-one of her beloved Rhoda stories, plus two new tales starring Rhoda Manning sure to thrill readers."Rhoda is indeed the shining manifestation of Gilchrist's wry, intelligent, and passionate writing." - Kirkus Review Follow Rhoda Manning from eight to sixty as she grows from a spunky, impetuous child to a confident, free-loving writer. Even at a young age, Rhoda loves to get her way, boasting a unique spark that only shines brighter in an adulthood full of sex and excitement. From diet pills to multiple marriages and an abortion to far-reaching travels, Rhoda's sass and desire for adventure will delight all who go on these journeys with her."Prolific author Gilchrist has a winner in this delightful collection." - Library Journal