Pigs in Heaven is the sequel to Barbara Kingsolver’s debut novel, The Bean Trees.
It continues the story of Taylor Greer and her adopted daughter, Turtle, exploring themes of family, identity, and cultural heritage as they navigate new challenges and relationships.
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Six-year-old Turtle Greer witnesses a freak accident at the Hoover Dam during a tour of the Grand Canyon with her guardian, Taylor. Her insistence on what she has seen, and her mother’s belief in her, lead to a man’s dramatic rescue.
The mother and adopted daughter duo soon become nationwide heroes – even landing themselves a guest appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. But Turtle’s moment of celebrity draws her into a conflict of historic proportions stemming right back to her Cherokee roots.
The crisis quickly envelops not only Turtle and her guardian, but everyone else who touches their lives in a complex web connecting their future with their past.
About the Author
Barbara Kingsolver is an American author, poet and essayist whose works explore social justice and political issues. She earned degrees in biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology at DePauw University and the University of Arizona. This explains why her novels so often have an environmental focus.
Barbara Kingsolver’s literary fiction is known for its richly drawn characters and compelling themes, which have earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.
Has Barbara Kingsolver written any other novels?
Barbara Kingsolver has written several other novels. If you enjoyed this one, then you may also enjoy her award-winning novels The Poisonwood Bible and Demon Copperhead.
