A Cup of Dust: A Novel of the Dust Bowl

In "A Cup of Dust," ten-year-old Pearl Spence navigates her childhood in the harsh reality of Oklahoma's Dust Bowl in 1935, where her family, despite their hardships, serves as a beacon for the struggling community. As Pearl grapples with her responsibilities toward her family, particularly her mentally impaired sister and her grandmother's unwavering faith, an enigmatic and dangerous man named Eddie enters their lives, unraveling a secret that could change everything. Balancing suspense with moments of humor, Susie Finkbeiner crafts a poignant tale about family resilience in the face of adversity.