Sights Unseen : A Novel Book

The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Ellen Foster,Kaye Gibbons paints intimate family portraits in lyrical prose, using as her palette the rich, vibrant colors of the American South. Sights Unseen shows the author at her most passionate and heartfelt best — an unforgettable tale of unconditional love, and of a family's desperate search for normalcy in the midst of mental illness. It is a novel of rare poignancy, wit, and evocative power — the story of the relationship between Hattie Barnes and her emotionally elusive mother, Maggie, known by their neighbors as "that Barnes woman with all the problems."

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

In potent prose, Sights Unseen tells the story of the troubled relationship between Hattie Barnes and her elusive mother, Maggie, known by their neighbors as "that Barnes woman with the problems." Plagued by Maggie's suicidal lows and delirious highs, Hattie struggles to find a place in her mother's heart. From the bestselling author of Charms fo the Easy Life.