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Summary: Great Book
Review: I Heard the Owl Call My Name was a great book. I read it in class and did a long research report. At first I found the book dull and confusing. After reading for a while longer I really got hooked. It is one of those books you can't put down at night. It doesn't have a lot of action, but it moves along. The author describes the characters personalities. It is about a young vicar who is sent to a remote missionary in Canada. Throughout the book he gains the trust of the village people. It isnt too long so give it a try.
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Summary: Insightful view of the acceptance of death as a part of life
Review: I read this book in the early 70's when it was written. The simple and beautiful story gave a very clear view of death as a part of life. Hollywood and a screen play have brought this wonderful little book back to the shelves. But now people seem to lack appreciation for the wonderful work it is. I've given this as a gift to a number of friends who have lost a loved one.. it is a nice way to keep that loss in perspective. I loved this book and find it quite a comfort.
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Summary: Discovering what is most important in life and death.
Review: I read this book many years ago and I am thrilled it is available still. When the sham and glitz and busy-ness of life is stripped away, what is left? A young priest about to die is surprised to discover all this when he is assigned to a "primitive" fishing village on the NW coast of Canada. Very profound story of life, death, and changing one's mind.
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Summary: Mythical. A gentle, soul pondering look at humanity.
Review: I reviewed this book as part of a book group. A resoundingnumber of us loved this beautiful, simple tale. Personally I believeit is a classic. It is written in the style of a myth - short, simpleconstruction with generally only one verb per sentence. This reflects perfectly the pace of life amongst the Kwakiutl, the sense of inevitability and acceptance as one moment flows into the next. This is a beautiful novel for anyone who has a life threatening illness or knows someone who is dying and is an uplifting reminder of what it is to truly live as a human being.
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Summary: A good read
Review: I wouldn't say it's that great of a book, but it's imagery is great, and it seems to really lighten the load of death. I wasn't able to follow along with the story that well, it might take me a few more times reading it to get it down, so it was sort of a slow read.
For a first book I thought it was good, and I didn't know she was 69 when she wrote this. My first impression was that she was 12, not as an insult, but that feeling came to mind while reading. This book reminded me of my youth youth because of its location, and that I respected the book for.
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Summary: A good read
Review: I wouldn't say it's that great of a book, but it's imagery is great, and it seems to really lighten the load of death. I wasn't able to follow along with the story that well, it might take me a few more times reading it to get it down, so it was sort of a slow read.
For a first book I thought it was good, and I didn't know she was 69 when she wrote this. My first impression was that she was 12, not as an insult, but that feeling came to mind while reading. This book reminded me of my youth youth because of its location, and that I respected the book for.
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Summary: Bob Smith
Review: In my opinion, this book is poorly written. It is very boring and tasteless. The characters are unrealistic. I cannot picture the characters in my mind. The setting was poorly described and the plot was very hard to follow. Although the theme is good, I think Margaret Craven could have done a much better job on writing this book.
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Summary: A spiritual journey.
Review: In this short and moving novel, a young Anglican vicar named Mark Brian, who unknowingly has a medical condition that gives him only two or three more years left to live, is sent to serve in an Indian village (Kingcome Village) on the coast of British Columbia. The village is made up of members of the Tsawataineuk Tribe of the Kwakiutl. The vicar learns much of the culture of the Kwakiutl, what is needed of him to serve these people, how two different cultures interact, the problems associated with the loss of the young to a newer world, of problems with alcohol, the loss of a heritage, and even the loss of a history. In turn, the Kwakiutl teach the vicar about life, about service, about love, and about quiet faith. The vicar's life has turned into a spiritual trek with the Kwakiutl and the Anglican bishop serving as guideposts. It is a very fulfilling tale.
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Summary: EXQUISITE - AN ABSOLUTE GEM
Review: MY DAUGHTER READ THIS BOOK THIS SUMMER,CHOSEN FROM HER 9TH GRADE SUMMER READING LIST. MY MOTHER AND I ALSO READ IT AND WE WERE ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED. I'VE READ IT 4 TIMES ALREADY, AND I ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING NEW TO APPRECIATE. IT HAS NOW BECOME ONE OF MY TOP TEN BOOKS OF ALL TIME.IT SHOWS THAT FAITH AND LOVE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS, JANET
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Summary: A book to read with a box of tissues at your side.
Review: Normally I don't like books about people who invade other people's lives and cultures and proceed to preach christianity to them. However when I read this book I found myself sympathising with the dying priest and admiring his relationship with the Alaskan Indians. I was surprised at how easily Margaret Craven made it all so believeable. Kingcome became real and the slowly disintegrating tribe of the Kwakiutl Indians touched my heart as I thought of the many indiginous tribes of people all over the world forced to integrate in a world that is not their own. Margaret Craven showed how humanity's progress and ignorance can be the footsteps of doom to others. Even the "Christian" theme did not offend, in fact it softened my usually hard heart toward people who interfere in others lives. This is a wonderful book and it is one I will always treasure. I might also point out that the video with Tom Courtney playing the part of the doomed Priest is not bad either, though like most films it does not alway follow the plot of the book but then you can't have everything in life, can you ?
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