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Plot Summary of Mama, Sing Old Shep
"With his mother's blessing, a native Nashville boy grows up dreaming of being a Nashville singer/songwriter. Shortly after reaching stardom he becomes terminally ill. His dying wish is that his mother takes his place as a country music star. Thus begins her struggle to survive her son's death and then grant his last request. "
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Plot
Tone of book? - thoughtful
Time/era of story - 1980's-1999
Life of a profession: - singer
Family, caring for ill Yes
Who is sick? - Son
because he/she is - physically ill
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Job/Profession/Status story Yes

Main Character
Gender - Female
Profession/status: - homemaker
Age: - 20's-30's
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character: - can read emotions
Eccentric/Mental Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Southeast

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Sex in book? Yes
Amount of dialog - significantly more dialog than descript
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