Ducks Run, Horses Fly

About this book

Fifteen-year-old Mary has always been the responsible one, but when her overwhelmed father walks out, she's left trying to hold together a home that's falling apart. With a suicidal mother who's drinking too much and five younger siblings who depend on her, she works hard to maintain the appearance of normality despite the chaos erupting in her once-privileged world. As the pressure builds, she spirals into self-destructive choices. Eventually the ambitious teenager is forced to face what she's been avoiding: she can't fix everything or save everyone. As Mary sheds her image of perfection, an authentic self emerges. A gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age story, Ducks Run, Horses Fly is about survival, strength, and the moment a girl accepts reality and reclaims her life. Told from adult Mary's perspective, this novel unflinchingly describes the origins of family dysfunction and the insights that lead to recovery.

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9781954805989

Publisher

Bold Story Press

Published

October 20, 2026

Pages

350

Weight

14.2 oz

Subject

Fiction