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    A Song of Home: A Novel of the Swing Era
    A Song of Home: A Novel of the Swing Era
    A Song of Home: A Novel of the Swing Era
    Audiobook9 hours

    A Song of Home: A Novel of the Swing Era

    Written by Susie Finkbeiner

    Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

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    Pearl Spence has finally settled into a routine in Bliss, Michigan, far from her home in Red River, Oklahoma. Like all the other kids, she goes to school each day, plays in the woods, and does her chores. But there's one big difference: Mama is still gone, and doesn't seem to have a thought for the family she's left behind.

    Escaping from her worries is another part of Pearl's new routine, whether that's running to Aunt Carrie's farm, listening to the radio with Ray, or losing herself in a book. In fact, a chair in the stacks, surrounded by books, might be her favorite place on earth–until she discovers swing dancing. The music transports Pearl to a whole other world.

    When Mama unexpectedly returns, it isn't the happy occasion Pearl had imagined. Mama is distant and Pearl can't figure out how to please her. And the horrible way she treats Daddy is more than Pearl can bear. Seems life would be better if Mama would just stay away.

    Finkbeiner's portrayal of both tragedy and everyday life in times of great change is charged with a raw beauty that will haunt readers. Fans of the two prior Pearl Spence novels won't be disappointed! 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateMar 12, 2019
    ISBN9781621888635

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    • 5/5
      I stopped reading the 1st book thinking I am too old for this. Then I decided to give it a try and in the end read all 3 books! Well wriiten and excellent narrator. Thanks for using the same narrater for all 3 books.
    • 5/5
      I love these books. I hope there will be more.
    • 5/5
      Very well done. Loved all the Characters . The the storyline was well connected from beginning to end .
      Note to script. I wish as the Books are shown , they wouldnt start with the last book in the series. This has happened with 2 other series. How would know there was a book before. so I end app reading the last book and missing the first 2 ? this is a note to script

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      4.5 stars! Fantastic - just like the first two! Love the main character and how touchy subjects are handled. I love reading this author! Best narrator with Tavia Gilbert. She did a wonderful job, as always.

      1 person found this helpful