A Thousand Acres is a novel by Jane Smiley that tells the story of a family farm in Iowa and the complex relationships between the family members. The story is narrated by Ginny Cook, one of three daughters of Larry Cook, a successful farmer who decides to divide his thousand-acre farm among his daughters.
As the story unfolds, the family dynamics are revealed to be fraught with tension and secrets. Ginny and her sisters, Rose and Caroline, each have their own struggles and desires, and their relationships with their father and each other are strained.
When Ginny's husband, Ty, begins to question the fairness of Larry's decision to divide the farm, tensions escalate and long-buried secrets come to light. The family is torn apart as they grapple with the consequences of their actions and the legacy of their past.
A Thousand Acres explores themes of power, betrayal, and redemption, and offers a powerful portrayal of the complexities of family relationships and the impact of the past on the present.
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A Thousand Acres
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Harleys & Horses
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Steel Guitars
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Stabroek Woman
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William Topley:
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Crazy
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Spike Mothers Milk:
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Fear of Loss
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The Ring
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Drink Called Love
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Just Keep On Holdin' On
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Main Title
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Richard Hartley:
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That's The Plan
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Richard Hartley:
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The Farm Divided
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Richard Hartley:
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That Deaths Head Stone
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Richard Hartley:
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The Past Unfolds
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Richard Hartley:
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Ginny And Jess
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Richard Hartley:
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The Long Drive Home
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Richard Hartley:
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Maybe You Have, Maybe?
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Richard Hartley:
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Waiting For Daddy
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Richard Hartley:
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The Storm
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Richard Hartley:
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Rose Reveals The Truth
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Richard Hartley:
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Ginny Daydreams
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Richard Hartley:
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The Family Divided
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Richard Hartley:
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I Love You Jess
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Richard Hartley:
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The Brown Coat
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Richard Hartley:
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Take Care Of The Children
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Richard Hartley:
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The Trial
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Richard Hartley:
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A Dollar An Acre
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Richard Hartley:
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I Was A Ninny
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Richard Hartley:
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Ginny And Rose
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Richard Hartley:
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That's The Plan
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Richard Hartley:
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