
The Spectator Bird
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Narrated by:
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Edward Herrmann
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By:
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Wallace Stegner
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Critic reviews
- National Book Award Winner, 1976
"Elegant and entertaining. . . .Every scene is adroitly staged and each effect precisely accomplished." ( The Atlantic)
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Excellent saga of aging and the meaning of life
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“The Spectator Bird” has touched my heart in a special way as I consider my forty one years of marriage to my husband and the committed love we have shared.
Mr. Stegner captures beautifully the human emotions and some of the questions and challenges that a long-term relationship might possibly encounter, very unexpectedly.
I found much beauty in the human struggle and ultimate commitment he brings to light.
The search for deeper understanding about the main character’s mother and his familial heritage sets the stage for an intriguing journey.
The story is very engaging, bolstered by the beautiful narration.
This is a special story in many ways and one that will not easily be forgotten. I’m adding this one to my list of “Favorites”❣️
Captivated
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Soulful, spirited, funny, transforming
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Life/Relationships/Aging
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Great book!
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Lovely story, perfect narrator
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Wonderful dramatization
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what a voice
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A favorite line spoken by a friend of our literary agent: One I’ll never forget:”I don’t feel like an old man. I feel like a young man with something wrong with him.” So true!
It’s my life Stegner writes about
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It was sad but in an informative way. I can honestly say I enjoyed this quick read. I would recommend it to certain friends.
Relatable
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