Few would-be novelists are able to get their books published, let alone get their debuts turned into movies starring George Clooney. But, as reported in
this issue of Shelf Awareness, that's exactly what happened to new author Kaui Hart Hemmings. Set in Hawaii, her book
The Descendents tells the story of wealthy landowner Matthew King, his two out-of-control daughters, and his comatose wife, whom they are about to remove from life support. Now, the author of
The Descendents is counting her blessings; the movie adaptation of her book is premiering November 18th, and you'll see plenty of the author's friends and family as extras in the background. Reserve this book before the rush here at your Community Library!
