The Weaning Hill

<p><strong>Rich in detail suspense and real emotional depth this book is as wise as it is beautifully written. -Melissa Ginsburg author of <em>The House Uptown</em></strong></p><p>In the northeast hills of rural Mississippi Hap Pasley is blindsided when his wife Lizzie says she's leaving him. At the heart of the reason is where they live a hillock belonging to his family called by locals the Weaning Hill a place of beginnings. Hap was provided the property to start a career in farming but he decided to work at the nearby factory instead. Resenting his choice Lizzie seeks what she thinks she needs in the arms of a man who actually works the land-to disastrous results. Hap in his shock and misery turns to drink with equally horrible results and unexpected ripple effects when all he really wants is his family back.</p><p>Delving into relationships and dependency with a husband and wife and their respective families <em>The Weaning Hill </em>tackles their psychological in-depth struggles with temptation adultery separation guilt remorse- the human heart in conflict with itself -and ultimately redemption.</p>