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An Oprah's Book Club selectionSet in Appalachia during the late 1950s, this acclaimed first novel chronicles a young girl's heartbreaking battle with Tourette's syndrome.Ten-year-old Icy Sparks already has one strike against her: She's an orphan. Life becomes even more difficult when Icy develops strange symptoms: violent tics, inexplicable convulsions, sudden outbursts, and uncontrollable cursing that accompany her rare neurological disorder. Her affliction goes undiagnosed until adulthood, but the all-too-visible signs are the source of endless mystery and hilarity as everyone around offers an opinion about what's troubling the girl. Eventually Icy finds solace in the company of Miss Emily, who knows what it's like to be an outcast in this tightly knit community.
About the Author
Gwyn grew up in south Georgia, in the small town of Cordele. Her father was Mac Hyman who wrote the bestseller No Time for Sergeants. The novel was turned into a play and a film, starring Andy Griffith. Her first novel Icy Sparks was NYT bestseller and a NYT Notable Book of 1998. Her latest novel, Love & ordinary Creatures, will be published in October 2014 by Ashland Creek Press. Please learn more about upcoming events at www.gwynhymanrubio.com
