Floating in My Mother's Palm
Describe symbolism in Floating in My Mother's Palm: A Novel by Ursula Hegi

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For Hanna, holy water is symbolic of healing. She regularly takes holy water from the church, believing that it will heal Renate's leg. Renate's leg never healed, but the friendship between Hanna and Renate heals and grows stronger.
Floating in My Mother's Palm