Boxes of Years

By Katrina Prado

At 38, Margie's life is unravelling as she fights her feelings of remorse over a childhood secret with coffee mugs full of sherry and trashy romance novels. When crisis threatens to split her family... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883061423
• ISBN13: 9781883061425
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Rising Tide Press (AZ)
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Emotionally moving chronicle of strength, survival, renewal

Katrina Prado's Boxes Of Years is the story of Margie Waverly, a thirty-eight year old woman who is haunted by a childhood secret that threatens to rend her household apart. Boxes Of Years is a compellingly written story of regret, and an empowered embarkation upon a healing journey. Boxes of Years is a highly recommended, profound involving, and emotionally moving chronicle of strength, survival, and renewal.

Exciting Debut Novel

I loved this book! The story follows the curve of a woman's courageous transition out of family crisis and dependence to a position of independence and power. Complex, appealing characters and, throughout, passages of great lyrical beauty. A rich and rewarding read.

Bay Area Fun!

I enjoyed Boxes of Years. Set in Northern California, the author helps you experience the atmosphere of the area. The characters and the story are well developed, with a few surprising turns. One of my favorite parts is a description of how the main character feels about her growing son, and missing the closeness they use to experience. A moment many parents can share. If you are a Danielle Steele fan, you will enjoy this book. The major character is a female who finds resolution in her life, without the high life that Ms. Steele's characters experience.

A delightful, exciting new literary voice

"Boxes of Years" is an intimate story of a woman and her family facing personal failings and long buried secrets. But it is far more than that. It is a wholly convincing account of contemporary American life. Every character reminds readers of someone they know.Katrina Prado is an exciting new literary voice. Her writing is intricate, fascinating and filled with profound insight. The characters in Boxes of Years are so believeable they seem to jump off each page.A thoroughly enjoyuable read and a terrific find.Olivia Taylor-YoungAuthor: The Child Snatchers Signs, Cosigns & Off On Tangents

Boxes of Years is a Must Read!

Boxes of Years is the perfect addition to your spring/summer reading list. Katrina Prado weaves an engrossing story about a middle-aged woman's journey through her painful past to the ultimate discovery of her true self.