Barbara Kingsolver's book 'Partita' grapples with the reality that our bodies fail us

NPR | By Andrew Limbong

Published October 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM CDT

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Partita follows a young Appalachian woman with the chops to make it as a classical pianist. It was somewhat inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's love of classical music and her restrictive hand condition.

Barbara Kingsolver's book 'Partita' grapples with the reality that our bodies fail us

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