A Song I Knew By Heart: A Novel - Brossura

Lott, Bret

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0345437756 ISBN 13: 9780345437754

Casa editrice: Ballantine Books, 2005

Riassunto

Living with her son, Mahlon, and daughter-in-law, Ruth, since the death of her husband years earlier, seventysomething Naomi faces a new tragedy when Mahlon is killed in an untimely accident, turning Naomi's and Ruth's world upside down and sending them on a painful but uplifting journey of reconciliation, love, transgressions, and forgiveness. Reader's Guide included. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“An affecting novel about the slow workings of forgiveness and redemption.”
–MAUREEN CORRIGAN, National Public Radio

“Written in lyrical rhythms . . . an affecting hymn to family love and a mantra of empathy and forgiveness.”
–Richmond Times-Dispatch

“We can only admire the way Lott . . . creates and differentiates so many characters and sets them into action so naturally. . . . A chance to visit a country of grace where the twisted roads of American literature seldom lead us.”
–Los Angeles Times Book Review

“Lott uses lyrical, poetic language and addresses moral principles that force the reader to stop for self-reflection. . . . A moving story.”
–Tulsa World

“Vividly intense, intimately detailed . . . a memorable book.”
–The Sunday Oklahoman

L'autore:

Bret Lott is the bestselling author of twelve books, including the novels Ancient Highway, The Hunt Club, A Song I Knew by Heart, and Jewel (an Oprah’s Book Club selection). Formerly editor of The Southern Review, Lott was appointed to the National Council on the Arts in 2006. He Lives with his wife, Melanie, in Hanahan, South Carolina, and teaches at the College of Charleston.

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• Editore: Ballantine Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0345437756
• ISBN 13: 9780345437754
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336