Wish You Well: A Journey of Hope, Healing, and Discovery in the Heart of the Great Depression

In the depths of the Great Depression, a young girl named Lousia Mae Cardinal embarks on a perilous journey to find her father. Along the way, she encounters a cast of unforgettable characters who teach her about the power of hope, healing, and discovery.

Lousia Mae's father, a sharecropper, has been missing for months. Her mother, desperate to find him, has sent Lousia Mae to live with her grandparents in Mississippi. But when she arrives, she finds that her grandparents are struggling to make ends meet. They are poor farmers, and the Depression has hit them hard.

Wish You Well

by David Baldacci

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	861 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	384 pages

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Lousia Mae is determined to find her father, and she sets out on her own. She travels by foot, by train, and by wagon. Along the way, she meets a variety of people, including a kind-hearted hobo, a wise old woman, and a group of migrant workers.

Each person Lousia Mae meets teaches her something about the world and about herself. She learns about the importance of hard work, the power of kindness, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Lousia Mae's journey is not easy. She faces many challenges, including hunger, poverty, and prejudice. But she never gives up hope. She believes that she will find her father, and she is determined to make a better life for herself and her family.

Wish You Well is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Characters

• Lousia Mae Cardinal is a 9-year-old girl who is determined to find her missing father.
• Mosey Cardinal is Lousia Mae's father. He is a sharecropper who has been missing for months.
• Nanny Cardinal is Lousia Mae's mother. She is a kind and loving woman who is desperate to find her husband.
• Fletcher Cardinal is Lousia Mae's grandfather. He is a poor farmer who is struggling to make ends meet.
• Lillian Cardinal is Lousia Mae's grandmother. She is a wise and caring woman who loves her granddaughter very much.
• Moses Washington is a kind-hearted hobo who helps Lousia Mae on her journey.
• Miss Ella is a wise old woman who gives Lousia Mae advice and encouragement.
• The Peacocks are a group of migrant workers who help Lousia Mae on her journey.

Themes

• Hope: Lousia Mae's journey is a testament to the power of hope. She never gives up hope that she will find her father, and she never gives up on her dreams.
• Healing: Lousia Mae's journey is also a journey of healing. She learns to heal from the loss of her father, and she learns to heal from the wounds of the Depression.
• Discovery: Lousia Mae's journey is a journey of discovery. She discovers the world around her, and she discovers herself.

Reviews

Wish You Well has received widespread critical acclaim.

"A heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit." - The New York Times

"A beautifully written and deeply moving novel." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who loves a good story." - The Chicago Tribune

Audiobook

Wish You Well is available in audiobook format, narrated by Jenna Lamia.

Other Books by David Baldacci

• Absolute Power
• The Camel Club
• The Collectors
• Deliver Us from Evil
• The Escape
• First Family
• The Hit
• King and Maxwell
• The Last Mile
• The Lions of Lucerne
• The No Man's Land
• One Summer
• Saving Faith
• The Target
• Zero Day

Wish You Well

by David Baldacci

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	861 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	384 pages

FREE