Bastard Out Of Caroolina by Dorothy Allison Summary: The title of the book says it all: it is the story of the childhood of a "white trash bastard" and of his fights against physical and sexual violence. exploitation.Book Analysis: Ruth Anne Boatwright ("Bone"), growing up in a close-knit extended family of poor Southern whites, is abused by her vicious stepfather. Allison's imposing and highly autobiographical novel about family dysfunction and individual survival was a bestseller when it was published in 1992. As Anney views Glen as her last hope for a relationship, she is blind to clues that might have been about what was really happening. on. And Bone knows that telling his mother wouldn't help him and would probably only make things worse once his stepfather found out. Bone's mother is a widow, she is young and she is looking for love. She wants a lover who will bring her down, provide for her, and bear the burden. She finds this partner in Glen. Unfortunately, Anney and most of her sisters have so internalized the patriarchal rules that communication between them cannot compensate for the dominant interpellative effects of the surrounding society's discussions on femininity, sexuality and family which inundate them from all sides, their saying that their lives are imperfect without a male lover, that their eventual validation comes from having children with their husband, and that they are nothing without a man, no matter how much income they bring home to provide for the needs of their children. Despite the fact that they share a kinship system centered on women and on the margins of society, the network of hetero-patriarchy is superimposed on their lives. Their authoritative "woman's speech" highlights the negation of patriarchal principles that mean women are submissive... middle of paper ... distancing themselves from their faith. She wanted them to grow as individuals who were aware of reality and willing to work towards its improvement. Conclusion: The book is a strong reflection of the realities and problems faced by the poor and has served to highlight the vast differences in our society. References http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0452269571/ref=pd_sxp_f/102-8638318-3045763http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-196C-C83AAE2-3924D88E-prod3http:/ /pages.ivillage.com/brookefinnigan2001/genuinearticleezine/id35.htmlhttp://www.peintmoonreview.com/issue3/bastard.htmlhttp://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/lit-med/lit-med-db/webdocs /webdescrips/allison734-des-.htmlhttp://www.gohastings.com/catalog/item/item.asp?prodid=20396339http://sfpl4.sfpl.org/glcenter/49.htmhttp://www.geocities. com/nelle_1_2000/bastardoutofcarolina.htmlhttp://www.radford.edu/~mpbaker/wmst101Allison.htm