Heidi W. Durrow

Heidi W. Durrow is an American author best known for her debut novel 'The Girl Who Fell from the Sky,' which won the Bellwether Prize for Fiction. Her work often explores themes of race and identity.

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  1. 1. The Girl Who Fell From The Sky

    In this poignant and thought-provoking novel, a young biracial girl named Rachel navigates the complexities of identity and belonging after surviving a tragic family accident. Set against the backdrop of 1980s America, Rachel grapples with the societal pressures of race and the haunting memories of her past, while seeking solace and understanding in her new life with her strict African American grandmother. As she pieces together the fragments of her family's history, Rachel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting the painful truths of her heritage and the resilience required to forge her own path.

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