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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 Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good
Well-developed Characters • Heartwarming Story • Emotional Depth • Compelling Family Dynamics • Thought-provoking Themes
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This was a wonderful story with great narrators. I love this author. She is such a good storyteller.

loved this audio

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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

Leave your stereotypes at the door

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

The Best!

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Charming (and sometimes painful) story, incorporating themes of foster care, adoption and same-sex couples. made even more interesting by the presence of pets and other domestic animals/family members. highly recommend

Great story! Well written, excellent narrative.

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Great story, really enjoyed this book something different.
Well narrated and easy to listen too.

Great story

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This book hit one every emotion. The characters became so real. The kind of book that you wished would never end!

Very enjoyable

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I really love this book and the character development. It's the type of book and the kinds of characters that make you want to never stop listening

Great book! Endearing characters

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I liked how the chapters went back and forth between two characters of the story. The ending was a bit predictable, but a good story non the less.

Loved it!

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I gave this book 4 stars. If I know I will listen to it again someday, it gets 5 stars. If a book gives me points to ponder and I find myself going back over it in my mind, I will likely give it 5 stars. This book was enjoyable to listen to, and I felt entertained. I wanted to finish the book, and it was satisfying. But it's not a book that that inspires me to want to discuss it or recommend it to my friends.

A good listen

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I picked up this book for the storyline of a horse but that ended up being a tangential component of the story. I didn’t have any particular connection to the characters, or topics, ahead of time but found myself engaged and invested through excellent storytelling.

Wow- engaging story, stereotypes explored

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