Nan F. Salerno
Autor(a) de Shaman's Daughter
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- Obras
- 3
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 69
- Popularidade
- #250,752
- Avaliação
- 4.0
- Críticas
- 2
- ISBN
- 10
- Línguas
- 1
Co-authors Nan Salerno and Rosamond Vanderburgh were not prolific writers; at any rate, online sellers list only this joint venture plus one other solo work by each, but they hit this one out of the park. The term "sweeping saga" is terribly overused, but there's really no other way to describe this detailed and loving portrait of the life of a remarkable woman.
At twelve, Supaya made her vision quest, never suspecting that she would be the last of her line to do so. Learning from her father, a noted healer, she anticipated a life much like that of her ancestors', never realizing that she would face the incredible changes brought by the onrushing 20th century. This is a story of a woman who tries her best to honor her traditions, even as they lead her away from where her heart is calling.
There's a love story here (in fact, there are several), as well as heartbreak. Never overly sentimental or unrealistic about the challenges faced by First Nations people in Canada, the novel still manages to be profoundly moving.
This one is hard to find (try Abe Books), but it's worth the effort.… (mais)