Lost and Found
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Book Overview
On Christmas Eve, 1930, in America's dust bowl, a young woman delivers her baby alone. Plain, warmhearted Martha Drusso takes the downy-haired infant she names Belle to raise as her own, along with another orphan in her care, a little boy named R.C. But when Belle is three, her stepbrother mistakenly puts her on a train bound for Los Angeles, then leaves to get her a treat. The train takes off, and Belle is pitched into a child's worst nightmare: a series of orphanages and foster homes. When she is adopted into a loving Japanese-American family, it seems Belle's troubles are over -- until World War II breaks out. Never defeated, Belle is adopted again, and her beautiful singing voice ultimately leads her to Hollywood, and to love and marriage. All the while, Martha and R.C. steadfastly continue to search for Belle. For thirty years they believe that the persistence of their hearts will bring their little family together again . . . . "The power and integrity of Harris's prose turn this novel into something valuable." -- Atlanta Journal & Constitution
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:051758333X
ISBN13:9780517583333
Release Date:August 1991
Publisher:Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Length:438 Pages
Weight:1.89 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.5" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Roller Coaster ride!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I really enjoyed this book. It was quite the roller coaster ride, with exciting, frightening, joyful feelings... all throughout. I had a really hard time putting this book down...
wonderful book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I loved this book A little girl gets on the wrong train & before her little brother can get her back off it leaves. He has no idea where the train went & they can't find her. Ms. Harris is one of the greatest .
Loved it!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I would like to say that this is probably one of the best books i have ever read. I actually got it from my grandma who had bought it at a garage sale. It keeps you stuck to it, you can't put it down. I recomend this book to people who don't like to read that much. This book makes you want to read.
Lost and Found by Marilyn Harris
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Marilyn Harris is truly a story wizard! I enjoy this book so much that I am totally absorbed into the story. Her skillful manipulation of words render so much life in the characters of this enchanting novel and the development of the plot is captivating. Very few writers have the ability to evoke so much emotion within me. Her other novels are also a great pleasure to read. In fact, I have been motivated to own a full collection of her books after I stumble on the Prince of Eden when I was in high school. I think all her books are all out of print but it is worth the time to look them up.
a very entertaining look at history and people.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
i am only halfway through lost and found, but i have not read a book like this, that is so very captivating -- it is also very informative -- telling about the war, the people of oklahoma, the treatment of the japanese during the war -- many good lessons on human respect -- and some very good sub-plots -- all dealing with people, life, and love ----and best of all, she doesnt feel (the author) like she has to interject sex to make the book interesting -----as i say, im only halfway through, but when i finish this one, i plan on reading the five "eden" books -----
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