Living in the American High Plains can be difficult. This is the case for young Edith, who must deal with predawn chores and her mother’s death. When a violent act leaves Edith’s husband dependent on his children, she sacrifices her personal dreams in order to keep the family together. In The Tie That Binds, Edith finds the strength to gain her freedom that has eluded her for a lifetime. Other novels from Kent Haruf include Plainsong and Where You Once Belonged. | The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf, Paperback | Indigo Chapters