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Sarny

A Life Remembered

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Sarny

By: Gary Paulsen
Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
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As the Civil War rages around the plantation where Sarny lives, she hears of other slaves running away. They are following the sparkling drinking gourd in the northern sky to freedom. She longs to go wherever she wants and to be allowed to read books, just like the freed slaves. But she has a young son and daughter to look after. When the master sells her children to a stranger, Sarny waits for an opportunity to sneak away to search for them. Her chance comes after a Union soldier kills the master. But is it too late for Sarny to find her family?

A turbulent time in America’s history bursts colorfully out of this audiobook with award-winning author Gary Paulsen’s masterful storytelling. Sarny is his riveting account of an African-American woman’s life story from the Civil War days until the early 1930s. Narrator Lynne Thigpen’s stunning performance puts you on the scene with Sarny as she builds a new life in the chaotic aftermath of the war.

©1997 Gary Paulsen (P)1998 Recorded Books
Difficult Situations Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Racism & Discrimination War Young Adult Civil War
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I loved the reader's voice. So very rich and authentic for the plot and topic. Well done, and a pleasure to listen to.

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the transition from extreme brutality,poverty and ignorance in slavery to illegally learning to read, freedom, and
extreme prosperity. so wonderfully written I think I'll listen to it again 😊

the best audiobook I've ever listened to!!!!! I am not exaggerating or lying

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I read Sarny many years ago, and it's always been my favorite book. Hearing it through Audible brought it to life even more.

Excellent read

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it's an amazing book loved it very inspiring and heartwarming. Absolutely amazing. one of my favorites

It's a great story. Absolutely Loved it!!♡♡♡♡U Sho

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it us one of my favorite stories along with night John the first story so to hear it brighten the mental imagining I already had

I loved this book same as reading it in childhood

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This is a beautifully written book with great meaning and opens the eyes of people!

A Life Surely a Remembered

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I absolutely enjoyed listening to this book. I only wish it would have been twice as long. I especially love the narrarator Lynne Thigpen. she always does such a great job narrating.

What a great story!

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