[An] epic coming-of-age story." ? Kirkus Reviews
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.
