The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings [Hardcover]

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Author), Robert G. Doares (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1953

The timeless story of a man, his family, and his land - beautifully told by one of America's most beloved authors. Not long after the publication of THE SOJOURNER came the new of Mrs. Rawling's death. It was bry sad new for her many friends and admirers, and it marked a great loss to the world of literature. Her work will live on... THE SOJOURNER is in itself a splendid testimony to her talent, her warmth and human understanding.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 327 pages
• Publisher: Peoples Book Club; BCE edition (1953)
• ASIN: B000F2NM62
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #928,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rawling's forgotten masterpiece, January 4, 2009

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M. Bennett "Bartram's Garden" (Trenton, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Hardcover)

I am a 5th generation Floridian whose family has lived within 30 miles of the real Cross Creek for over 100 years. As a boy, my classmates and I read Rawling's other works, visited Cross Creek on field trips and had class dinners featuring "cracker" food (which was just like Grandmother's). It was not until my twenties that I discovered that this book even existed.

It is Rawling's masterpiece - and is not set in Florida.

If you enjoyed Rawling's other books, be certain to read this. The fact that it was written shortly before her death makes it even more poignant, as the book's ending is an exceptional introspection on the end of life.

The book is hard to find. Grab it when you can!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read!, September 16, 2009

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This review is from: The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Hardcover)

I read this book many years ago and have always considered it my favorite. And I read a lot! I recently re-read it and still feel the same, so I bought this copy for my daughter, also an avid reader. I was delighted when she told me that it was one of the best books she has ever read. It's a wonderful read. Rich in it's rendering of life from the horse and buggy era to the jet age. The character are so real you can feel them on so many levels.

My recommendation.....read it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Extended Character Study, August 21, 2009

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Donald J. Richardson "Hamlett0722" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Hardcover)

Ase Linden, a close-mouthed, introspective farmer, is the protagonist of "The Sojourner." He makes repeated errors of omission; thus, it was challenging for this reader to empathize with him. Yet he plods on, eventually triumphing even over his avaricious son, Nat. Well-written, traditional, and affirmative. Highly recommended.