“A mystery, a family story, and a stark portrait of a time in American history, Bottomland moved me. It haunts me still.”

— Kate Racculia, author of Bellweather Rhapsody

“Bottomland is a magnificent, sweeping book, filled with the hardship of immigrant life...This book will break your heart and raise your spirit.”

— Allison Amend, author of A Nearly Perfect Copy and Stations West

“This is a beautiful book about resilience, survival, and the tenacity of family bonds.”

— Holly LeCraw, author of The Swimming Pool and The Half Brother