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Quick Summary
“The Promise of Unbroken Straw” by Ken Steele is a poignant coming-of-age tale. It follows Paul, a young man grappling with the demands of a struggling farm, the impact of war, and the mystery of his mother’s death. His journey from rags to riches, sparked by an unexpected financial windfall, tests him to his core. As he navigates through his tumultuous adolescence and into an unfulfilled adulthood, Paul seeks redemption and reconciliation with the ghosts of his past.
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Book Details
The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Ken Steele
Published by Yorkshire Publishing on March 26, 2024
Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Historical / World War II, Fiction / Small Town & Rural
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 376
Paul’s teachers say he’s distracted, and they’re not wrong.
With the demands of a struggling farm, Allied boots in Europe, and secrets surrounding his mother’s death, who can blame him? And the expectations of his unapproachable father are seemingly out of reach.
When a financial windfall sparks a rags-to-riches transformation, it also sets in motion events that will test young Paul to his core. This coming-of-age story connects Paul’s tumultuous adolescence to his unfulfilled adulthood.
Across those decades, he searches for redemption and reconciliation with the ghosts of his past.
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Purchase Links for The Promise of Unbroken Straw
- Hardcover Book
- Ken Steele (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 376 Pages - 03/26/2024 (Publication Date) - Friesens (Publisher)
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About Ken Steele
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 pickleball, golf, hiking, and all that the mountains can offer.
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Easy Amazon Links
- Hardcover Book
- Ken Steele (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 376 Pages - 03/26/2024 (Publication Date) - Friesens (Publisher)
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Official Tour Page for The Promise of Unbroken Straw
Full Tour Schedule:
Mar 26 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight
Mar 26– Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight
Mar 27 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book spotlight
Mar 28 – Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight
Apr 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight
Apr 3 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight
Apr 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight
Apr 8 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight
Apr 10 – Cheryl’s Book Nook – book spotlight
Apr 11 – fundinmental – book spotlight
Apr 15 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
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Book Title: The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Ken Steele
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 379 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing
Release date: Mar 2024
Tour dates: Mar 26 to Apr 15
Content Rating: PG
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