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Reviewed by Jefto Pierre for Readers' Favorite
Lippincott Street by Sharon A. Ewing tells the tale of an Irish family leaving their famine-stricken homeland to fulfill the American dream. Their quest begins on a crowded Liberty ship, where 17-year-old Cate Leary is responsible for caring for her ill little sister, 14-year-old Mary Alice, after the deaths of their parents. With guidance from her brother, Johnny, who already lives in Philadelphia, Cate must fulfill her promise to look after young Mary Alice. However, before the sisters get to America, their adversities multiply, and they soon find themselves separated from each other. In America, Cate struggles to find work and reunite with Mary Alice. Johnny faces his own battles with prejudice. Throughout their harrowing journeys, the book portrays the vivid reality of immigrant life, defined by hardship, loss, and the value of having caring people in one's corner through it all.
Lippincott Street by Sharon A. Ewing does an incredible job of capturing the immigrant experience with an openness that is both emotional and raw. Through Cate’s character, we witness resilience shaped by prejudice, poverty, and despair. What makes Cate's story very memorable is how the author doesn’t gloss over her struggles. Rather, Ewing places readers inside Cate's daily experiences of misfortune. Cate’s character growth demonstrates that women often bear not just the responsibility of caring for their families and loved ones, but also the duty of nurturing communities as they face loss and the challenge of reconstructing their lives. I admire how the story demonstrates that “home” is much more than a physical structure. For Cate and those around her, "home" often represents a sense of belonging and the small comforts they own in a world that rejects them. Yet, they continue to persevere. I enjoyed this novel. Historical fiction enthusiasts will also love this thought-provoking read.
