Fall On Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald
"Fall On Your Knees" is a multi-generational saga set in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, that explores themes of family, love, betrayal, and secrets. The story revolves around the Piper family, specifically four sisters, their father James, and their mother Materia. The narrative weaves through time, revealing the family's complex relationships, the impact of racial and cultural tensions, and the dark secrets that have shaped their lives. This novel is a deep exploration of family dynamics, love, and the power of secrets.
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- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 508
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 5th on Atlantic Canada's 100 Greatest Books (Book)
- 15th on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)