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Made in the U.S.A. Paperback – May 4, 2009

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 597 ratings
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The bestselling author of Where the Heart Is returns with a heartrending tale of two children in search of a place to call home.

Lutie McFee's history has taught her to avoid attachments...to people, to places, and to almost everything. With her mother long dead and her father long gone to find his fortune in Las Vegas, 15-year-old Lutie lives in the god-forsaken town of Spearfish, South Dakota with her twelve-year-old brother, Fate, and Floy Satterfield, the 300-pound ex-girlfriend of her father. While Lutie shoplifts for kicks, Fate spends most of his time reading, watching weird TV shows and worrying about global warming and the endangerment of pandas. As if their life is not dismal enough, one day, while shopping in their local Wal-Mart, Floy keels over and the two motherless kids are suddenly faced with the choice of becoming wards of the state or hightailing it out of town in Floy's old Pontiac. Choosing the latter, they head off to Las Vegas in search of a father who has no known address, no phone number and, clearly, no interest in the kids he left behind.

Made in the U.S.A. is the alternately heartbreaking and life-affirming story of two gutsy children who must discover how cruel, unfair and frightening the world is before they come to a place they can finally call home.
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Billie Letts was the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Where the Heart Is, The Honk and Holler Opening Soon, Shoot the Moon, and Made in the U.S.A. A native Oklahoman, she died in 2014.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (May 4, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 383 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 044658245X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446582452
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.96 x 8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly Moving
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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As a children's psychiatric nurse, I found Billie Letts's portrayal of two siblings suddenly thrust into critically unstable, life-threatening circumstances deeply touching. Her unflinching, achingly honest rendering of the lives children frequently experience when they lack the appropriate protection of adults is heart wrenching to say the least and spot on. She also captures beautifully the incandescent nature, resourcefulness, and resilience of the very young as they attempt to come to grips with and survive their new circumstances while struggling to maintain their very humanity. SO beautiful from beginning to end...wouldn't change a thing. Perfect in every way, I look forward to reading more by this writer. Bravo, Billie!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very tough story.
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I did like Made in the USA. I have to admit I was hoping for the uplifting wonderfulness of "Where the Heart Is" but this is a much different book. Ms. Letts' writing style is good and the story is good. But it is full of hard things. A very hard life for two young people, terrible experiences. The author does a great job of developing the characters - you really feel you know them and and they stay true to form throughout. The ending sort of justifies the rest - you see it coming, wait, and hope for it to come. And finally there is a bit of lifting from the sadness and horribleness of the lives of these two kids. It's worth the read. It's a good book, just not a happy one, for the most part.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yes to Letts
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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I love the way Letts draws you into her characters lives. At times you want to scream at them and other times you cry for them. Job well done.
Great for anyone who enjoys reading. Period.
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Linda Holman
5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2008
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This is the first book I have read by this author. I couldn't put it down. I won't get into the plot, as others have done a very thorough job of it.

I was captivated from the opening scene of the book to the very last page. This material was all new to me, as I have not read a lot of books having to do with the subject matters in this book. I hope that after reading this book, I will have more empathy for those who for whatever reason are down on their luck, especially in this time of sub prime mortgage woes. This could happen to any of us.

Even though the main character had a filthy mouth and a huge log on her shoulder, I was still rooting for her and her adorable brother.

I also purchased this title as an audiobook for my mother to read, and she too didn't want to talk on the phone, as she was hooked in the first chapter!

If you want a great book to read this summer, pick this one up. You won't want to put it down.

Sincerely, A book lover.....Linda Holman aka L A Jewel
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Kate Sparrow
3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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Letts has a knack for writing that pulls you in. Characters and places feel real. But Lutie and Fate aren't the easiest to like - Lutie because she can be so hateful, Fate because he is also stuck in his own way. It was worth reading once, just not sure about how often I will reread it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
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Well written story about two young kids that were dealt a rough life. This story flowed so well there was never a lull. I would love to read more about Fate and Lutie!

Trigger warning, sexual assault to a minor
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty Realism
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
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This author tells her readers the unadulterated truth. Children like these in this story can be found in almost every town in America- "throw always" discarded by the people that created them. It was a most difficult tale to read but as with her style there was a person who came to the rescue just when it couldn't get much darker. Glad I completed the book though as I said it was a challenge due to the brutal descriptions of sexuality and violence.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Made in the U.S.A.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018
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It doesn't matter which genre of writing you prefer, you're likely to find it within the covers of this book.
From a sudden death to new lives, with tears, laughter, suspense, etc., Even horror.
Not the anticipated horror caused by an unseen entity, but that of monsters trying to take advantage of those just trying to survive in the streets.
From the lights of nighttime in Vegas to fireflies in the country, this book and it's characters shine.

(I read the one-star reviews and had to chuckle at both the nitpicking and condescending criticisms of this book. Absolutely no offense meant, as I do understand that opinions are just that...opinions. But close to 10 paragraphs to explain a one star review? Really?
Or being upset by what truly happens to runaways? It happens. Like it or not, there sadly are some wickedly vile and perverted people in the world.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Author. Great Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2021
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Billie Letts gone too soon. A brilliant story teller of lives ups and downs and the resilience of the human spirit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shoot the moon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2014
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This book took me through all the emotions; sadness, anger,horror, hope and happiness. A book that does that deserves 4 stars.
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Amanda mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2014
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Brilliant. Real, gritty, sad. Pulls no punches and gi
ves no frothy outlook on the lives of the characters. Couldn't put it down. Couldn't wait to read what was in store for these poor kids next. Would make a great movie. Highly recommend.
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