Milk Glass Moon

A Novel (Big Stone Gap Novels)

By: Adriana Trigiani

Narrated by: Adriana Trigiani

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

To unify her family, Ave Maria must harness the power of love and its abiding truth in this lyrical and heartfelt novel, the third installment of the New York Times bestselling Big Stone Gap series

“Trigiani can make you laugh in one sentence then break your heart in the next.”—Mississippi Clarion-Ledger

Ave Maria Mulligan MacChesney has never been a devotee of tarot cards or crystal balls. And yet when the fortune-teller at the county fair suggests that it is time for her to “redream” her life, Ave Maria realizes she is wide open to suggestion. Not a bad idea considering that her beloved daughter, Etta, is growing up fast. In the face of the trials of adolescence, Ave Maria tries to prepare herself for the day when Etta will rebel big-time. Of course, everyone in Big Stone Gap sees it’s coming: Cranky cashier Fleeta has warned her, county sexpert Iva Lou has consoled her, even Pearl, now a mother herself, has lent her sympathy—but that doesn’t make the changes in Etta any easier to handle.

Milk Glass Moon chronicles the challenges Ave Maria faces in her parenting and in her marriage, with more surprising twists and turns than on the mountain roads of southwest Virginia.

Don’t miss any of Adriana Trigiani’s beloved Big Stone Gap series
BIG STONE GAP • BIG CHERRY HOLLER • MILK GLASS MOON • HOME TO BIG STONE GAP

©2002 Adriana Trigiani (P)2012 Random House Audio

Alas, the final book in the Stone Gap trilogy

In this, the final book of the Stone Gap trilogy, Jack and Ave Maria raise their daughter with all the anxiety of getting through the teenages, up to her marriage. There are big changes in Big Stone Gap, and some of Ave Maria’s closest friends have some dramatic life crises. This book finishes off he series, and we are all sorry to see it end. Again, I can’t imagine anyone reading these books aloud but Trigiani herself.

Great Trilogy. Don't miss it.

What does Adriana Trigiani bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I found that Adriana Trigiani gave life to the characters in her books. Initially, I found her voice irritating. But over time, came to love it and the effect it had on my being able to relate to the characters in this trilogy.

Easy read. Entertaining. Love that author reads it

If you could sum up Milk Glass Moon in three words, what would they be?

Touching. Human. Positive.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ave Maria. She is close to her emotions and lively. She is not static but evolving throughout the story.

I want more!!

Loved this trilogy. I'm really hooked on all of the characters. Such a fun fun read / listen.

Things that Last, Love, Cornbread and Beans

The third book in the Big Stone Gap Trilogy finds Ava Maria and Jack Mac raising Etta and growing older. The love between them grows sweeter (and wiser), and the stories of the town's folk are some of the best parts of the book. Pearl has expanded the drug store to three now. Jack Mac's construction company, which he and two friends opened after the coal mines closed, is thriving. Etta's teenage antics throw Ava Maria for a loop . . . and Ava Maria finds herself being the OPP (overprotective parent), while Jack Mac is the laid back nice one . . . isn't that typical??? But as time goes on, Etta does survive being raised by imperfect parents . . . and both parents finally learn to value the qualities the other bring to the table. This series has a great southern, down home feel . . . you'll laugh, cry, and come to love all these people, just like they are your own neighbors.

Love the Big Stone Gap Series

What made the experience of listening to Milk Glass Moon the most enjoyable?

Adriana made her book come to life. She does an amazing and excellent narration on all of her books.

Would you recommend Milk Glass Moon to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend the whole series because it is awesome!!!!

What about Adriana Trigiani’s performance did you like?

She just has a way of flowing and making the story enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

AWESOME AND AMAZING AND EXCELLENT!!!!!

Excellent

I so enjoyed this trilogy! Love the author and the narrative really brought these books to life.

Nice ending

I’ve always been annoyed with books that are fantastic until the final chapter. Not this time. Concise tie ups of characters. I was satisfied when I closed the cover.

Return to Big Stone Gap

Big Stone Gap was the last book I remember my Mom reading. It was shared by a cousin who lives in Wise Virginia. These were my people and I found myself attached to their stories through out the series. I thoroughly enjoyed the series and authenticity of the Big Stone lifestyle.

LOVE

How is it possible that I can relate even more to every one of these books in this series? This one was about parenting and I can't even begin to say how much it touched me. It reminded me of how I parented my son and never realized what it really looked like. Ave was the type of mother I am and it was scary.

Emotions always run deep in these stories, well in all her books, but she does it so well. I can't even say enough, except these books, all her books, are must reads.

I know a lot of people complain about Adriana narrating the story herself and her voice is easy to get used to. With 4 books in the series 3 of them are in her voice so when I got to the 4th one I was surprised and a bit disappointed that it was someone different. I was used to her voices for the characters, but honestly it didn't take away from the story at all. Her books are so emotion evoking and nothing could take away from that.