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Joan Vincent

    Joan Vincent is a writer whose work bridges poetic sensibility with design precision. Her literary output delves into the intricate themes of coming-of-age narratives and captures the subtle nuances of human connection. Through her writing, she explores the depths of memory and emotion, crafting pieces that resonate across different age groups. Her approach is characterized by a meticulous use of language and a strong visual quality.

    A companion to the anthropology of politics
    The Legend of the Lost Lilies
    Because Mother Liked to Dance
    • 2017

      The Legend of the Lost Lilies

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a historic farmhouse in the White Mountains, two sisters, Emelyn and Abitha, embark on a journey filled with mystery and fantasy after relocating from Boston. Their adventure begins when their father mysteriously disappears one night, prompting the girls to uncover secrets hidden within their new home. As they navigate challenges together, themes of family, courage, and the supernatural unfold, making for an engaging tale for young readers.

      The Legend of the Lost Lilies
    • 2002

      Because Mother Liked to Dance

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.9(20)Add rating

      Because Mother Liked to Dance is the story of the Cullen family. Forced to leave New York City after his father´s death, Nick Cullen brings his wife Joanna and their two children to New Jersey and attempts to establish an independent union at his new place of work. Joanna accompanies Nick reluctantly. She enjoys city life, has an excellent job there and has no wish to live next door to her mother Louise, a hard, bitter woman. Emotionally guarded, a detached mother figure, Joanna slowly reveals her past life, and we learn about events she´s kept secret and of the man she might have chosen. Set in New York City and New Jersey during the 1950´s, narrated by the daughter Meg, Because Mother Liked To Dance chronicles, in poignant, humorous and, at times, harsh episodes, how a family copes with stress brought on by change, and how dissension in family relationships develops over time ... and is resolved.

      Because Mother Liked to Dance