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Singing Winds - Price: $21.21
by Linda Strawn, ISBN: 1-4241-6593-8
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Katy Breyer lives with her father in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Her young life is happy and secure until her estranged mother takes custody of her and moves her far away from her loving family. For five years she lives an affluent life with a mother who treats her with indifference. After a tragic accident leaves her orphaned, Katy is reunited with her uncle who takes her to live with his family in the mountains. She finally has the home and family she longs for but the unexpected friendship of a Maidu Indian boy tests her faith in God and forces her to make a decision that will change her life forever.
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Biography :
A native Californian, Linda was born and raised in the beautiful wine country of Sonoma County. She has many interests, including gardening, sewing, crafts, scrapbooking, and, of course, writing. In the early years, her writing was limited to journaling her thoughts or penning a short story inspired by something she heard or saw. She wrote out of enjoyment and relaxation, never intending for other eyes to see. In the early nineties, Linda went through some trying times so she took a spiral-bound notebook and began writing about a young woman who lived during the late 1800's. Her imagination went wild and she soon filled up the notebook. Several years later, she transferred the book to a computer and literally caught the fever of writing. It was during this time that a well-known Christian author spoke at a women’s retreat sponsored by Linda’s church. This author inspired Linda to allow God to take control of her writing. Needless to say, the book was changed drastically to glorify God and to be a witness of His greatness. "Singing Winds" was born but Linda had yet to learn that this book was meant to be read by others. When she finally got the courage to have a friend read it, she discovered that God, indeed, gave her a gift and one that needed to be shared.
Linda lives in Shasta County with her husband of 23 years, Robert and 8 year old adopted daughter, Michelle. They share ten acres with their three dogs and two cats and lots of wild critters.
Book Review :
From the ROMANCE STUDIO:
SINGING WINDS, an appropriate title. I loved it! This amazing slow moving saga starts out on a sad note and tears at the heart strings. Emotions overflowed throughout the story. Devastated at what was happening in her young life, Katy still learned many ways to appreciate affection. One part in particular moved this reader to tears when a miracle happened with Jesse, our brave hero, who will always have a warm spot in my heart. The suspense held me like a magnet drawn to metal.
Linda Strawn’s unique style with the dialogue captured the warmth of the characters that lingered in my mind long after the heart moving story was read. The characters caused an overall reaction or impression on me that filled me with awe. I laughed with Katy. I cried with Madeline. I was filled with fear for Jesse. I will never forget them. Definitely a keeper!
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