A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline

Inspired by one of the most recognizable works of American art, Christina Baker Kline's A Piece of the World imagines the life of Christina Olson, the woman depicted in Andrew Wyeth's iconic 1948 painting Christina's World.
 
Living on her family's remote Maine farm, Christina's world is physically limited but emotionally rich.
As illness increasingly restricts her mobility, she remains fiercely connected to the land, home, and family history that have shaped her life. When the young artist Andrew Wyeth enters her world, an unexpected friendship develops—one that will eventually transform an ordinary Maine farmhouse and its inhabitant into enduring pieces of American art.
 
Quiet, atmospheric, and deeply human, this novel gives readers a fascinating imagined story behind a familiar painting while exploring independence, longing, resilience, and the meaning of home.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
Historical fiction inspired by Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World
Brings a real woman from American art history vividly to life
Beautifully atmospheric Maine setting
Explores resilience, independence, family, and belonging
A thoughtful blend of art history and historical fiction
📚 Perfect For
Historical fiction readers
Fans of Christina Baker Kline's Orphan Train
Readers interested in American art and Andrew Wyeth
Book clubs looking for a story with plenty to discuss
Fans of character-driven novels based on real people and events