Review of Strong Heart
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Elendu Clement Ekechukwu
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Review of Strong Heart
[Following is a volunteer review of "Strong Heart" by Charlie Sheldon.]
Charlie Sheldon's book, Strong Heart, takes readers on tour through the established hierarchy in an American Indian household. The relationships of an American Indian family are tested when an unknown granddaughter visits the family matriarch's doorway. The narrative takes us on a journey that begins on a chilly, rainy night in the Pacific Northwest and ends with a wilderness excursion that brings together several generations of a native family.
Myra, William's daughter, joins the brothers William and Tom on a camping vacation to Washington State's Olympic Peninsula wilderness. A sudden knock at their door in the middle of a downpour results in a revelation that none of them expected. Sarah, a 13-year-old adolescent, was dropped off by yet another adult in her life due to her unruly, gruff demeanor. She adds to the family's dysfunction because she is underweight, unmotivated, and has an inconsistent attitude. Unexpectedly, Sarah takes the family on a journey through family history that connects contemporary events.
The author has a talent for fusing dated family customs with contemporary comforts. His unique writing style transports you on a journey that adheres to traditional marriage customs, primitive tribal order, and the use of the full moon as a compass. To guide these visitors to safety from the remote lineage to today's modern family, Mr. Sheldon has used his knowledge of wildlife patterns, archaeological clues, and moon patterns with the location of the stars. This book will undoubtedly have you turning the pages and leaving you wanting more when it's over.
I've added this book to my list of all-time favorites. Mr. Sheldon does a fantastic job incorporating adventure, humor, tradition, and legacy throughout the novel. Interestingly, the elder family members experience and learn from Sarah due to the study done to assemble this book, which knits together the old and young family members. The story's who, what, why, when, and where are intricately woven into the lives of each individual. In this story, there are no fluff characters, but there are some surprises about some of the characters. I could chart their voyage using the maps at the start of the book, which served as excellent reference materials for me multiple times. I couldn't stop turning the page because of how the author described the mountains, vegetation, lakes, and wild animals.
I'll give this book five out of five. I advise older readers to read this book, especially if they want to learn more about American Indian culture and its robust weaving traditions. I suggest this book to young readers because they will understand tradition, loyalty, and family clearly, especially if they enjoy reading. There was nothing to hate. It was exceptionally well edited.
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Strong Heart
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Charlie Sheldon's book, Strong Heart, takes readers on tour through the established hierarchy in an American Indian household. The relationships of an American Indian family are tested when an unknown granddaughter visits the family matriarch's doorway. The narrative takes us on a journey that begins on a chilly, rainy night in the Pacific Northwest and ends with a wilderness excursion that brings together several generations of a native family.
Myra, William's daughter, joins the brothers William and Tom on a camping vacation to Washington State's Olympic Peninsula wilderness. A sudden knock at their door in the middle of a downpour results in a revelation that none of them expected. Sarah, a 13-year-old adolescent, was dropped off by yet another adult in her life due to her unruly, gruff demeanor. She adds to the family's dysfunction because she is underweight, unmotivated, and has an inconsistent attitude. Unexpectedly, Sarah takes the family on a journey through family history that connects contemporary events.
The author has a talent for fusing dated family customs with contemporary comforts. His unique writing style transports you on a journey that adheres to traditional marriage customs, primitive tribal order, and the use of the full moon as a compass. To guide these visitors to safety from the remote lineage to today's modern family, Mr. Sheldon has used his knowledge of wildlife patterns, archaeological clues, and moon patterns with the location of the stars. This book will undoubtedly have you turning the pages and leaving you wanting more when it's over.
I've added this book to my list of all-time favorites. Mr. Sheldon does a fantastic job incorporating adventure, humor, tradition, and legacy throughout the novel. Interestingly, the elder family members experience and learn from Sarah due to the study done to assemble this book, which knits together the old and young family members. The story's who, what, why, when, and where are intricately woven into the lives of each individual. In this story, there are no fluff characters, but there are some surprises about some of the characters. I could chart their voyage using the maps at the start of the book, which served as excellent reference materials for me multiple times. I couldn't stop turning the page because of how the author described the mountains, vegetation, lakes, and wild animals.
I'll give this book five out of five. I advise older readers to read this book, especially if they want to learn more about American Indian culture and its robust weaving traditions. I suggest this book to young readers because they will understand tradition, loyalty, and family clearly, especially if they enjoy reading. There was nothing to hate. It was exceptionally well edited.
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Strong Heart
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: Shot Down by Steve Snyder
