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When the Crow Sings (Paperback)

by Jacqueline Wales (Author)
Key Phrases: gonnie dae, gawn doon, cannie dae, Jacqueline Wales, Auntie Agnes, Good God (more...)
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I loved the book. It was a gripping story of transformation and redemption, of hope and faith in oneself and the ability we have to transcend our past and find the healing spirit within us all. It truly was a beautifully written drama, and I quickly got used to the dialect and found it helped me imagine the characters as real people. I d love for you to sell millions because it deserves to be read. Kol Hakavod to you on such a remarkable job Jacqueline it blew me away --Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Pacific Palisades, California

When The Crow Sings, is a riveting and a very moving (and horrifying) story. . the book is emotionally powerful and stays with you. It feels real and fascinating, and you want so much for some love to come into Grace's or Alison's life, some chance for them to realize that the abuse they've been through is what's been making all their bad decisions for them. It should be a manual for abused children!... I have immense respect for you to have come from such sorrow and pain to become the amazing person you are today. Every breath you take is a success, as far as I am concerned. --Nancy Heikin, Director, Manana' a short film, Paris, France

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Abandoned children, tattered dreams, silent survivors... Questions too dangerous to ask...answers too shameful to voice... One proud Scottish woman crosses the ocean carrying a manuscript that holds her family s only hope for redemption. Three generations of women share a heritage entangled with secrets and unspoken sorrow. The unlikely parcel on Agnes lap is the fearless telling of their story that will finally bring redemption to this tragic legacy.

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  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Pantulan Press (January 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0979859808
  • ISBN-13: 978-0979859809
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,852,928 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An emotional and refreshingly honest read , February 6, 2008
This book is a page turner, a shocker, and a must read. An unadulterated account following three generations of Scottish women as they cycle through the destructive and painful annals of time, I felt myself tugged alongside of their struggles. A wonderfully cathartic novel for anyone seeking to face their own familial demons- this story is bound to stay with you for a long time. We should all be so fearless in the retelling of our own histories. Agnes is delivering a manuscript containing her niece's recount from the point of view of the women in her family, starting with her own mother's tragic love story that weaves itself through her own generation, and bleeding patterns into the next generation. The shock and pain of Agnes' realization of events that happen alongside her life can be clearly felt. Despite all the irony that the sense of life's inevitability themematically imparts, the story is surprisingly uplifting and hopeful. The women have strong spirits despite their flaws. The native dialogue will cause you to further immerse yourself in this book- a rare find that became an experience as well as an intriguing and emotional read. This one I can recommend with confidence
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5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down., November 13, 2007
My favorite part of this book is how seamless and natural the language is. I got caught up in the story and lost in the wonderful dialect. The women in this book became very important to me and I lost a day of work reading because I could not put it down. It was a great read and left me feeling connected to the women in this family for days after.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Stunner from Scotland, May 28, 2007
This is a powerful novel about three generations of women from Scotland, each one trying to carve out a life for herself, yet foiled and sometimes paralyzed by her family's history. For those who wonder "what does this novel have to do with me?" pick it up and you won't want to put it down. It is about the heartbreaking choices we make, about dreams that get cast away and then refound. The various plots are threaded together beautifully, and the pacing excellent. I am eagerly awaiting more writing from Jacqueline Wales. This one was on my top three for the year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Out of Darkness
This is a beautiful book! The author takes you back in time to tell the stories of several generations of Scottish women. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Andrews

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Jacqueline Wales has written a book worthy of a prize. She is, indeed, a master storyteller. I knew a little about her book before reading it (and loved the cover). Read more
Published 19 months ago by Victoria Stephens

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart wrenching and heart touching--loved it
I just finished When the Crow Sings by Jacqueline Wales in two days, something I don't do with fiction. I couldn't get it out of my mind. Read more
Published on July 14, 2007 by Claudia Scott

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I enjoyed the book tremendously. I felt the angst between the mothers and daughters. It was like seeing a big chunk of my life with my mother. Read more
Published on July 6, 2007 by Rosemary Calabretta

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WOW! I didn't put this book down until I'd finished it. I found myself loving all the characters in spite of their flaws because of their deep and real humanity. Read more
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