Annie's Song

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Summary: This book was amazing.
Review: I recently read "Annie's Song" by Catherine Anderson (my first by her) and was floored. Kind horse-breeder Alex marries the "mentally challenged" girl his brother raped. The girl is pregnant and Alex does what he feels is his duty. Alex soon discovers that Annie is not "mentally unstable", she is deaf. I cried when Alex ordered the musical instruments for her, as she can feel the vibrations of the music. I cried when he danced with her in her attic playground. I laughed when she told Alex she thought she would lay an egg to have her baby. This book was beautiful, sweet, and a keeper, for sure.

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Summary: Very Sweet and Endearing
Review: I thought this book was very sweet and very different from what I usually read. I think the author did a fantastic job expressing Annie since she is deaf and cannot speak. I have to admit that I prefer medieval romance, but this was a refreshing change of pace and well worth the read.

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Summary: A sweet story
Review: I'm 15 yrs. old, and REALLY into Romance novels. "Annie's Song was definateally one I diden't want to put down. The story of their love is one to be rembered for all time by anyone who reads it.

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Summary: A tender love story with an original twist.
Review: Imagine being deaf and mute since childhood, and treated as if you're idiot because no one understands. Then imagine being raped by the boorish younger brother of the richest man in town. These experiences were beyond me until I read Annie's song. Alex Montgomery, feeling guilty about the way his brother Douglas attacked Annie (who is believed to be mentally unbalanced) and offers to marry her when he discovers she's pregnant. That guilt soon turns to admiration and love when he discovers that his wife is deaf and extremely intelligent. Alex slowly coaxes her out of her silent world through loud noises that would break most anyone's ear drums, and through learning Sign Language. The way Catherine Anderson manages to convey Annie's feelings and how she and Alex communicate is very original.

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Summary: Will touch your heart
Review: One of the most touching books I have ever read. Very few books actually make me cry, but this one had me bawling. The love between Annie and Alex was precious. A real keeper.

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Summary: Didn't want it to end
Review: This book left me feeling very good. It's the story of a young woman thought to be mad, who is raped by a reckless, rich young man. The older brother does the honorable thing and marries her when the family discovers she's pregnant. Alex discovers that Annie is not crazy, only deaf. He then uses lots of creative ways to bring her out of the sheltered world she's been forced to live in by her parents and the neighboring community. There are many funny scenes where Alex needs to explain things to Annie since she can't hear him. Most touching is the scene where she witnesses a mare birthing her foal and Annie believes this is how babies are also born. This is definitely a heartwarming tale and makes you wish there were more men like this in the world.

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Summary: A tear jerker!
Review: This book made me laugh, smile, cry and every other emotion there is. A definate must read!

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Summary: One of the best books I ever read.
Review: This book was so good, that I hated to see it end. It made me want to read everything Catherine Anderson had written. The story is sweet and heartwarming. It will put a smile on your face. I would recommend it to anyone because it is really good. It is a feel good book.

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Summary: What a tender story!
Review: This book was SOOOO GOOOOD! Annie is thought to be a Moron after a fever she had when she was young. She is made fun of and her parents keep her secretly hidden away. Douglas Montgomery sees her in the woods and decides she looks pretty great physically. After tormenting her, he ends up raping her. Douglas's brother Alex is sick about this whole thing. He throws his brother out and goes to see Annie's parents. Later when she is found to be pregnant he offers to marry her. Thinking this was to be a marriage in name only with the intent to keep the child and then send Annie home after the birth. But soon he begins to think by things she does that she is more intelligent than first thought. From there....what a beautiful story of love and trust and discovery. WOW! I was a little apprehensive about reading a book like this but Catherine Anderson handled the situation so graciously. What a hero Alex is!!!! Who wouldn't want him. You will not regret this read. I highly recommend this book. It is a keeper forsure!

I also recommend the Kendrick/Coulter series of Catherines'. In order, Baby Love, Phantom Waltz, Sweet Nothings, Blue Skies, Bright Eyes and the end of January will be My Sunshine. These are all really good books and you learn to love these families.

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Summary: Annie's Song
Review: This is a wonderful book! It reminds us how we can all be naive about things out of fear and how we can learn to trust and accept like Annie.