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Call of the Song Sparrow: a Novel

2017-03-28 Fiction
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Release : 2017-03-28
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 363/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Call of the Song Sparrow: a Novel by : Carmen Brady-Bronston

Download or read book Call of the Song Sparrow: a Novel written by Carmen Brady-Bronston. This book was released on 2017-03-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Call of the Song Sparrow is a novel both genuine and captivating in its storytelling as its delicate portrayal of the familial ties that bind parents, children and siblings is cast against the backdrop of a scandalous family secret. The story centers around Ida Mabry and her thirty-nine-year-old illegitimate daughter, Tia, whom she abandoned at birth on the doorstep of her paternal grandparents' home in Oakland, California. Ida, who is white had Tia at 17; Tia, who is bi-racial and half black, was born in 1975 at a time when U.S. race relations were still rather tumultuous. The story begins in 2014 with Tia and Ida meeting for the first time in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ida has never divulged anything to her husband and two grown sons about Tia or her past and does not plan to do so even after establishing a relationship with her daughter, but when a series of unlikely events threaten to unsettle Idas long-held secret, she is forced to lay everything on the line.

The Sparrow

2008-05-27 Fiction
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Release : 2008-05-27
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 887/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Sparrow by : Mary Doria Russell

Download or read book The Sparrow written by Mary Doria Russell. This book was released on 2008-05-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today

Call of the Song Sparrow

2015
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Release : 2015
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Book Synopsis Call of the Song Sparrow by : Carmen A. Brady

Download or read book Call of the Song Sparrow written by Carmen A. Brady. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Call of the Song Sparrow grew from an awareness of family and from my desire to understand the intricacies of familial ties. I have held a long-standing interest in exploring the inter-relational dynamics within the family unit, particularly between parents, children and siblings. The main impetus behind creating the storyline that carries this novella has stemmed from my realization that part of what people need in life is the ability to process their own individual journeys, to tell their stories and to have their stories heard. As this family drama unfolds, I emphasize the importance of honesty and forgiveness amongst family members while also focusing on the power of reconciliation, unconditional love and the need for courage even in the midst of debilitating fears.

Song of the Sparrow

2008 Juvenile Fiction
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Release : 2008
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Book Rating : 499/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Song of the Sparrow by : Lisa Ann Sandell

Download or read book Song of the Sparrow written by Lisa Ann Sandell. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She is Elaine of Ascolat, the Lady of Shalott. At sixteen, Elaine is beautiful and brave, with a temperament as fiery as her long red hair. She lives on Arthur's army base with her father and brothers, the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. As she mends torn battle garments and heals wounds, Elaine often slips into daydreams, wishing the handsome Lancelot would see her as more than a tomboy. Then a new girl arrives, and Elaine is thrilled-- until Gwynivere proves to be cold and cruel. But when the two of them are thrown into a situation of gravest danger, they must band together in order to survive. Can Elaine find the strength to fight for the kingdom she has always believed in? This highly acclaimed novel is a beautiful contribution to the Camelot canon.

Crow Call

2010-11-01 Juvenile Fiction
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Release : 2010-11-01
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Book Rating : 623/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Crow Call by : Lois Lowry

Download or read book Crow Call written by Lois Lowry. This book was released on 2010-11-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two-time Newbery medalist has crafted “a loving representation of a relationship between parent and child” in post-WWII America (Publishers Weekly, starred review). This is the story of young Liz, her father, and their strained relationship. Dad has been away at WWII for longer than she can remember, and they begin their journey of reconnection through a hunting shirt, cherry pie, tender conversation, and the crow call. This allegorical story shows how, like the birds gathering above, the relationship between the girl and her father is graced with the chance to fly. “The memory of a treasured day spent with a special person will resonate with readers everywhere.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Beautifully written, the piece reads much like a traditional short story . . . the details of [Ibatoulline’s] renderings gracefully capture a moment in time that was lost. Relevant for families whose parents are returning from war, the text is also ripe for classroom discussion and for advanced readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

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