Pdf Ô Mother Earth Father Sky à Sue Harrison
In a time before history in a harsh and beautiful land near the top of the world womanhood comes cruelly and suddenly to beau Set in 7056 BC this was a fascinating look at the prehistoric inhabitants of the Aleutian Islands I learned uite a bit about their customs beliefs and hardships which is what I liked most about this book I loved reading about the survival skills and the respect the people had towards nature and all its gifts I admired the young teenage girl Chagak who lost her entire family during a massacre of her village at the beginning of the book She showed such strength and determination The old man Shuganan was an interesting character with his spiritual and mystical aura He was a man of peace rather than violence and his abundance of wisdom helped Chagak grow even as a woman I recommend this book to anyone interested in historical fiction and Native American culture 35 stars rounded to 4 stars
Sue Harrison à Mother Earth Father Sky Kindle
Mother Earth Father SkyOn an astonishing odyssey that will reveal to Chagak powerful secrets of the earth and sky and the mysteries of love and los Find this and other reviews at are for a hard sell for me I don't know why but they are difficult for me to get into so when I manage to find one that holds my interest I tend to take notice which brings me to Mother Earth Father Sky by Sue Harrison Like Song of the River this piece is character heavy but what is so remarkable is how distinct well rounded and realistic each cast member feels I can't imagine what goes into painting the motivations personality and emotional struggles of so characters so vividly but Harrison's effort certainly isn't wasted In point of fact I feel the authentic uality of her cast is what makes not just this piece but her entire body of work so exceptional Speaking of relatable characters I should probably mention my attraction to Chagak Her path is a difficult one but as a woman who had to overcome sexual abuse I really admire Harrison for creating a character that doesn't allow the experience to define her life I've seen authors attempt this story line before but can honestly say few have pulled it off as well Strong characterization isn't the only aspect of Harrison's work worth mentioning Her books are long but they are also overflowing with cultural history I might be going out on a limb but I think it safe to say Harrison puts as much into her research as she does developing her plot lines and her cast Her understanding and respect for the indigenous people of North America emanates from every page making her work as intriguing as it is entertaining All told Mother Earth Father Sky is a beautiful story of perseverance and strength amidst incredible hardship as notable for its content as its flawless presentation