Gibbons, Kaye 1960-
Overview
| Works: | 98 works in 536 publications in 12 languages and 28,678 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Domestic fiction History War fiction Romance fiction Bildungsromans Interviews Drama Made-for-TV movies Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent |
| Classifications: | PS3557.I3917, 813.54 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Kaye Gibbons
- New southerners by National Humanities Center (U.S.)( Recording )
- Kaye Gibbons : a critical companion by Mary Jean DeMarr( Book )
- The life all around me by Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons( Recording )
- Kaye Gibbons : a literary companion by Mary Ellen Snodgrass( Book )
- Frost and flower : my life with manic depression so far by Kaye Gibbons( Book )
- How I became a writer : my mother, literature, and a life split neatly into two halves : a nonfiction piece by Kaye Gibbons( Book )
- Kaye Gibbons ; Tina McElroy Ansa( Recording )
- New Southerners( Recording )
- Ellen Foster/A virtuous woman : Kaye Gibbons : curriculum unit by Brigid O'Donoghue( Book )
- New Southerners : Kaye Gibbons( Recording )
- The wilderness within : American women writers and spiritual quest by Kristina K Groover( )
- Kaye Gibbons : (1960-)( )
- Female-made order in the works of Kaye Gibbons by Lee Ann Dugan( )
- Porches: The South and her writers interviews by Daren Wang( )
- Living in words : Lillian Hellman and Kaye Gibbons by Priscilla A Chappell( )
- Clear vision : an interview with Kaye Gibbons, author of Ellen Foster, A virtuous woman, and A cure for dreams by John Manuel( Book )
- Life between the pages by Betsy Flagler( )
- Dividing lines or combining lines : strong women, sisterhood, and sexuality in black and white women's literature by Jennifer Allred( )
- The Civil War's social influence on black and white women by Deborah J Mrkvicka( Book )
- Contemporary literary criticism. Volume 145 by Jeffery Hunter( )
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Most widely held works by
Kaye Gibbons
Ellen Foster : a novel by
Kaye Gibbons(
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83 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 11 languages and held by 5,007 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for much of her life, a young child searches for a better life and finally gets a break in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
83 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 11 languages and held by 5,007 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for much of her life, a young child searches for a better life and finally gets a break in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
A virtuous woman : a novel by
Kaye Gibbons(
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56 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blinking Jack Stokes was a skinny tenant farmer, and Ruby Pitt Woodrow was "the carefully raised daughter of Carolina gentry ... They didn't fall in love so much as they simply found each other and held on for dear life."--Pbk. cover
56 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blinking Jack Stokes was a skinny tenant farmer, and Ruby Pitt Woodrow was "the carefully raised daughter of Carolina gentry ... They didn't fall in love so much as they simply found each other and held on for dear life."--Pbk. cover
Charms for the easy life by
Kaye Gibbons(
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42 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in 7 languages and held by 2,735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three women find solace in an eccentric household in Raleigh, North Carolina
42 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in 7 languages and held by 2,735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three women find solace in an eccentric household in Raleigh, North Carolina
On the occasion of my last afternoon by
Kaye Gibbons(
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26 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Southern woman describes her life--from childhood on a plantation with a tyrannical father, to Civil War nurse in a military hospital with her surgeon husband, to pro-abolitionist in old age
26 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Southern woman describes her life--from childhood on a plantation with a tyrannical father, to Civil War nurse in a military hospital with her surgeon husband, to pro-abolitionist in old age
The life all around me by Ellen Foster by
Kaye Gibbons(
Book
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17 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and French and held by 2,223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This sequel to Gibbon's beloved classic Ellen Foster stands on its own as an unforgettable portrait of a redoubtable adolescent making herself up out of whole cloth. Now fifteen, Ellen is settled into a permanent home with a new mother. Strengthened by adversity and blessed with enough intelligence to design a salvation for herself, she still feels ill at ease in the world. Her sole surviving ritual - a visit to the county fair - takes on totemic importance. While she holds fast to the shreds of her childhood-humoring her best friend, Stuart, who is determined to marry her; and protecting her old neighbor, slow-witted Starletta - she negotiates her way into a larger world by selling her poetry to pay her way to a camp for gifted students. With a singular mix of perspicacity, and compassion, Ellen draws us into her life and makes us fall in love with her all over again. Anyone considering making an underage change in life, such as who you're going to live with, should know there's no way to avoid the government getting in on the decision, so try to be kind to the lady they'll send with a stack of tests. Try to stay calm and do your best on them
17 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and French and held by 2,223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This sequel to Gibbon's beloved classic Ellen Foster stands on its own as an unforgettable portrait of a redoubtable adolescent making herself up out of whole cloth. Now fifteen, Ellen is settled into a permanent home with a new mother. Strengthened by adversity and blessed with enough intelligence to design a salvation for herself, she still feels ill at ease in the world. Her sole surviving ritual - a visit to the county fair - takes on totemic importance. While she holds fast to the shreds of her childhood-humoring her best friend, Stuart, who is determined to marry her; and protecting her old neighbor, slow-witted Starletta - she negotiates her way into a larger world by selling her poetry to pay her way to a camp for gifted students. With a singular mix of perspicacity, and compassion, Ellen draws us into her life and makes us fall in love with her all over again. Anyone considering making an underage change in life, such as who you're going to live with, should know there's no way to avoid the government getting in on the decision, so try to be kind to the lady they'll send with a stack of tests. Try to stay calm and do your best on them
Sights unseen by
Kaye Gibbons(
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36 editions published between 1995 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 2,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A girl describes what it's like having a mother who is mentally ill. She is Hattie Barnes whose mother alternates between suicidal lows and delirious highs. One moment she is baking cookies in an attempt at normalcy, the next she is being dragged to bed to be sedated
36 editions published between 1995 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 2,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A girl describes what it's like having a mother who is mentally ill. She is Hattie Barnes whose mother alternates between suicidal lows and delirious highs. One moment she is baking cookies in an attempt at normalcy, the next she is being dragged to bed to be sedated
Divining women by
Kaye Gibbons(
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25 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 2,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1918, Maureen Ross struggles to deal with a difficult pregnancy and her emotionally abusive husband Troop, until the arrival of Troop's niece, Mary Oliver, the child of a wealthy, freethinking family who sets out to protect her aunt
25 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 2,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1918, Maureen Ross struggles to deal with a difficult pregnancy and her emotionally abusive husband Troop, until the arrival of Troop's niece, Mary Oliver, the child of a wealthy, freethinking family who sets out to protect her aunt
A cure for dreams : a novel by
Kaye Gibbons(
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23 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Like her first two award-winning novels (Ellen Foster and A Virtuous Woman), A Cure for Dreams is set in the rural and small-town South and draws richly upon the author's ear for comic turns of phrase and her sure grasp of the humor, pathos, and dignity of supposedly "ordinary" people. The determination of the women of the story to assert themselves in confining, dependent situations makes for uplifting, enjoyable reading
23 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Like her first two award-winning novels (Ellen Foster and A Virtuous Woman), A Cure for Dreams is set in the rural and small-town South and draws richly upon the author's ear for comic turns of phrase and her sure grasp of the humor, pathos, and dignity of supposedly "ordinary" people. The determination of the women of the story to assert themselves in confining, dependent situations makes for uplifting, enjoyable reading
Ellen Foster by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
26 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for much of her life, a young child searches for a better life and finally gets a break in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
26 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for much of her life, a young child searches for a better life and finally gets a break in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
Divining women by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maureen Ross, well past a safe childbearing age, is experiencing a difficult pregnancy. Her husband, Troop-cold and careless of her condition-is an emotional cripple who has battered her spirit throughout their marriage. As Maureen's time grows near, she becomes convinced she will die in childbirth. Into this loveless mňage arrives Mary Oliver, Troop's niece. The sheltered child of a well-to-do, freethinking Washington family, Mary comes to help Maureen in the last weeks of her confinement. Horrified by Troop's bullying, she soon discovers that her true duty is to protect her aunt
10 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maureen Ross, well past a safe childbearing age, is experiencing a difficult pregnancy. Her husband, Troop-cold and careless of her condition-is an emotional cripple who has battered her spirit throughout their marriage. As Maureen's time grows near, she becomes convinced she will die in childbirth. Into this loveless mňage arrives Mary Oliver, Troop's niece. The sheltered child of a well-to-do, freethinking Washington family, Mary comes to help Maureen in the last weeks of her confinement. Horrified by Troop's bullying, she soon discovers that her true duty is to protect her aunt
A virtuous woman by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
23 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For Blinking Jack Stokes, everything started with Ruby Pitt--from the day he spotted her sitting under a tree. Never mind that Jack was a skinny 40-year-old tenant farmer, and Ruby the carefully raised daughter of Carolina gentry. Jack found he could talk to Ruby, unlike other women. And Ruby knew she could trust Jack to take care of her, unlike her first husband."
23 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For Blinking Jack Stokes, everything started with Ruby Pitt--from the day he spotted her sitting under a tree. Never mind that Jack was a skinny 40-year-old tenant farmer, and Ruby the carefully raised daughter of Carolina gentry. Jack found he could talk to Ruby, unlike other women. And Ruby knew she could trust Jack to take care of her, unlike her first husband."
On the occasion of my last afternoon by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emma Garnet, pampered nineteenth-century Southern plantation owner's daughter, comes to learn the evils of slavery, live the horror of war, and experience a lifetime of conflicting feelings about the culture of the Old South
14 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Emma Garnet, pampered nineteenth-century Southern plantation owner's daughter, comes to learn the evils of slavery, live the horror of war, and experience a lifetime of conflicting feelings about the culture of the Old South
The life all around me by Ellen Foster by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
13 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now fifteen, Ellen Foster is settled into a permanent home with a new mother. Strengthened by adversity and blessed with enough intelligence to design a salvation for herself, she still feels ill at ease in the world. While she holds fast to the shreds of her childhood, humoring her best friend Stuart who is determined to marry her. She protects her old neighbor, slow-witted Starletta and sells her poetry for money to pay her way to a camp for gifted students
13 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now fifteen, Ellen Foster is settled into a permanent home with a new mother. Strengthened by adversity and blessed with enough intelligence to design a salvation for herself, she still feels ill at ease in the world. While she holds fast to the shreds of her childhood, humoring her best friend Stuart who is determined to marry her. She protects her old neighbor, slow-witted Starletta and sells her poetry for money to pay her way to a camp for gifted students
Charms for the easy life by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
18 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of three generations of North Carolina women that has charmed readers from coast to coast. Their men may come and go-- but for Margaret, Sophia and Charlie Kate, the hopes, hurts, large losses and small victories are the stuff that bind family together
18 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of three generations of North Carolina women that has charmed readers from coast to coast. Their men may come and go-- but for Margaret, Sophia and Charlie Kate, the hopes, hurts, large losses and small victories are the stuff that bind family together
Sights unseen by
Kaye Gibbons(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in English and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the people of Bend of the River Road Maggie Barnes is "the Barnes woman with all the problems." To her family, she is the unpredictable wife, elusive mother, and adored daughter-in-law, and to her maid, Pearl, she is the mistress who must be cared for like a child. Between the suicidal lows and delirious highs, young Hattie Barnes struggles to find a place in her mother's heart. Sights Unseen tells the story of a troubled relationship and the courage it takes to see it through
10 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in English and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the people of Bend of the River Road Maggie Barnes is "the Barnes woman with all the problems." To her family, she is the unpredictable wife, elusive mother, and adored daughter-in-law, and to her maid, Pearl, she is the mistress who must be cared for like a child. Between the suicidal lows and delirious highs, young Hattie Barnes struggles to find a place in her mother's heart. Sights Unseen tells the story of a troubled relationship and the courage it takes to see it through
Charms for the easy life(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gena Rowlands is Charlie Kate Birch, a fiercely independent family matriarch and maker of homeopathic remedies who lives with her daughter Sophia (Mimi Rogers) and granddaughter Margaret (Susan May Pratt) in North Carolina during WWII. When Margaret falls for a wounded soldier, grandma gently nurtures the relationship, even as she tries to help Sophia heal from a broken heart
2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gena Rowlands is Charlie Kate Birch, a fiercely independent family matriarch and maker of homeopathic remedies who lives with her daughter Sophia (Mimi Rogers) and granddaughter Margaret (Susan May Pratt) in North Carolina during WWII. When Margaret falls for a wounded soldier, grandma gently nurtures the relationship, even as she tries to help Sophia heal from a broken heart
Ellen Foster by
Kaye Gibbons(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for most of her life, a young girl searches for a beter life and finally finds it in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
6 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having suffered abuse and misfortune for most of her life, a young girl searches for a beter life and finally finds it in the home of a loving woman with several foster children
Une Femme vertueuse by
Kaye Gibbons(
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7 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in French and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in French and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The best American essays of the century(
Recording
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve unabridged essays featuring a wide variety of contemporary writers reading classics of the genre, along with authors reading their own work
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve unabridged essays featuring a wide variety of contemporary writers reading classics of the genre, along with authors reading their own work
Family life by
Kaye Gibbons(
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Abused wives American Civil War (1861-1865) American fiction--Women authors Ansa, Tina McElroy Authors, American Bereavement Brown, Larry, Butler, Robert Olen Children of alcoholics Depressions Domestic fiction Domestic fiction, American Edgerton, Clyde, Families Fiction Foster home care Foster parents Gibbons, Kaye, Girls Gurganus, Allan, Humphreys, Josephine Influenza Kenan, Randall Ketchin, Susan Literature Marriage Married women McCorkle, Jill, McLaurin, Tim Mothers and daughters North Carolina Orphans Poetry--Authorship Psychological fiction, American Quests (Expeditions) in literature Ravenel, Shannon Sanders, Dori, Slavery Smith, Lee, Southern States Spiritual life in literature Teenage girls United States Wade, Brent, Wilderness areas in literature Women Women and literature Women authors, American Women healers Young women
