‘Where the heart is’ written by Billie Letts is about a strong independent woman, Novalee, who is ditched by her boyfriend while on their way to California. She finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Okalahoma. At the time of being ditched Novalee is 7 months pregnant. She lives in the Wal-Mart until time of her baby’s birth. Novalee meets many caring people willing to help her and her baby, Americus.
The novel is set in America in the 1990’s the author, Billie Letts, shows the main character, Novalee, as an independent person who, although young, can make it on her own. She is also seen as kind and passionate. Unlike her boyfriend who ditched her. Novalee’s boyfriend, Willy Jack, is seen as a selfish person who only t
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