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The Language of Hoofbeats

By: Catherine Ryan Hyde
Narrated by: Kate Rudd, Laural Merlington
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From the bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes a story of the heartbreak and healing power of family. New to a small town, Jackie and Paula envision a quiet life for their kids: a young adopted son and two teenage foster children, including the troubled Star. However, they quickly butt heads with their neighbor, Clementine, who disapproves of their lifestyle and is incensed when Star befriends her spirited horse, Comet. Haunted by past tragedy and unable to properly care for Comet, Clem nevertheless resents the bond Star soon shares with the horse. When Star disappears with Comet, the neighbors are thrown together - far too close together. But as the search for the pair wears on, both families must learn to put aside their animosity and confront the choices they've made and the scars they carry. Plumbing the depths of regret and forgiveness, The Language of Hoofbeats explores the strange alchemy that transforms a group of people into a family.

©2014 Catherine Ryan Hyde (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved
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  • Categories: LGBTQ+
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loved this audio

This was a wonderful story with great narrators. I love this author. She is such a good storyteller.

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Leave your stereotypes at the door

And be ready for complex, brightly imagined characters and surprising insights into how we all screw up our relationships and yet somehow find healing. Incandescent

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The Best!

This is an excellent thought provoking story. You won't be sorry you bought it. Enjoy!

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Nice story, great narration

nice to hear a story that deals with the reality of being human without the dark twists and turns of fantasy. great character development, I feel like I know these people.

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The Language of Hoofbeats

I really enjoyed this story about the ups and downs of life in foster care. Also what is normal for some people is not normal to others.

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The Language of Hoofbeats.

Great title for a Story of two women raising Foster Children. Variety neighbor and a rebellious teenager are brought together by the love of a horse named Comet. Both have suffered great loss, but are able to help each other overcome and reach out to each other all with the support of two moms. Good read and great listen.

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Love Catherine Ryan Hyde and Kate Rudd

This was a fantastic story about foster moms Jackie and Paula (wives) raising a family in difficult situations. Learning how to love grow with one another. I was inspired by this book!

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Families are what we make of them

Another gifted story from CRH with the themes of LGBTQ, family (both born into and made into), community, forgiveness, compassion, and a side of nurturing animals.

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Heartwarming

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was both entertaining and heartwarming with great character development through. I encourage anyone to read this book who has an interest in children in the foster care system.

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Love Story Revisited

Moving story of two remarkable women who care deeply and well for foster children. The readers turn a good tale into gripping drama. There are many happy endings for readers of all ages. Beautiful lessons about seeing the best in all whom we meet.

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