Missing Isaac is a mid-20th century novel of a young boy, Pete, who is coming of age. In the beginning, Isaac is around 11 years old and in the opening scene, he looses his father to a farming accident. At that point in time, Isaac, a farm hand, takes Pete under his wing. He is a few years older, but he becomes an important character in his life. Unforunately, Isaac too goes missing. His car is found on the side of the road, however, he is nowhere to be found. One day, Pete is searching for Isaac when he comes across a gal named Dovey. They become fast friends, even though they do not suspect their families would approve of their friendship.
This book delves into race, poverty and religion in the 1960s. As well as the unexpected melding of two families -- the division but also unification of a small town named Glory in Alabama.
This book delves into race, poverty and religion in the 1960s. As well as the unexpected melding of two families -- the division but also unification of a small town named Glory in Alabama.