The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Steele, Ken

The Promise of Unbroken Straw

2025 Oklahoma Book Award Winner1944, Oklahoma. With their family farm on the brink of ruin, Paul's life...
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Author: Ken Steele
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The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Steele, Ken

The Promise of Unbroken Straw

$35.16

The Promise of Unbroken Straw

$35.16
Author: Ken Steele
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
2025 Oklahoma Book Award Winner
1944, Oklahoma. With their family farm on the brink of ruin, Paul's life takes an unexpected turn--but newfound fortune comes at an unimaginable cost.In rural Oklahoma, 13-year-old Paul wrestles with more than the typical burdens of adolescence. With a struggling farm, Allied boots marching through Europe, and whispers surrounding his mother's death, life feels anything but simple. But when an unexpected windfall saves them from poverty, Paul discovers that wealth brings complications he never imagined.Paul's rags-to-riches move to Tulsa thrusts him into a world of private schools and sprawling mansions, where he and his brother face bullies, a distant father's impossible expectations, and the weight of devastating loss. Haunted by guilt and buried secrets, Paul's journey spans decades as he searches for forgiveness and a way to bridge the chasm between himself and the father he never truly knew.Multi-award-winning and praised for its unforgettable characters, The Promise of Unbroken Straw is a journey of heartbreak, secrets, and redemption.Dive into this coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and William Kent Krueger.

Author: Ken Steele
Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing
Published: 03/26/2024
Pages: 376
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.20w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781960810137


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001

About the Author
Steele, Ken: -

A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ken Steele holds degrees in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University and MIT. The Promise of Unbroken Straw is Ken's debut novel, a work of historical fiction. He resides in Colorado with his wife of 41 years where his days are filled with skiing, pickleball, golf, hiking, and all that the mountains can offer.

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