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Pigs in Heaven, a novel by American author Barbara Kingsolver published in 1993, is a sequel to her earlier work, The Bean Trees (1988)
. It follows the story of Taylor Greer and her adopted Cherokee daughter, Turtle, as they navigate the complexities of family, cultural identity, and belonging. Through the lens of this mother-daughter relationship, Kingsolver explores themes of cultural heritage, the importance of community, and the ways in which our choices shape our lives.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Annawake Fourkiller, and explanations of important quotes from Pigs in Heaven.
