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To the Bright and Shining Sun

By: James Lee Burke
Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
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In this novel, Burke brings his brilliant feel for time and place to a stunning story of Appalachia in the early 1960s. Here Perry Woodson Hatfield James, a young man torn between family honor and the lure of seedy watering holes, must somehow survive the tempestuous journey from boyhood to manhood and escape the dark and atavistic heritage of the Cumberland Mountains.

©2013 James Lee Burke (P)2013 Simon & Schuster Audio
Coming of Age Genre Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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A great insight into the life and struggles of the coal mine workers in Appalachia.

great history lesson

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A great listen, the performance sounded just like Henry Fonda. The story does Kentucky justice,as I was there 35 years ago training as a nurse midwife.
It doesn't paint a pretty picture, but a true one
I loved it.

The punt

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This is a story in that has the feel of Steinbeck. It has true and gritty characters, honest dialogue and is told with literary images that you can almost taste. This is simple but compelling tale told by a great writer.

James Lee Burke is a master storyteller!

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I read this book in 11/2 days, 5 stars to the Narrator he made it come alive. The part that surprised me the most was the part about the Coal Miner's and the fight they had just to survive. Thank you Mr. Burke for another winner.

WOW!!!!!

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Another good read by one if my favorite authors. A rough tale about how life can be very, very hard.

Life US Hard

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I kept waiting for his usual style and descriptive genius in And I miss Will Patton as narrator

Not so much JL Burke

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Tough read as the protagonist is a difficult person to like. One of James Lee Burkes' better endings. A well performed and tightly written novel.

Great ending

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The ending was a relief yet disappointing. This book needs a sequel. Hope Burke can deliver.

Good listen

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It was not the typical Burke story. It is well written. T the narrator is not as good as Patton.

Burke Book

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shows the plight of the worker during the depression with vivid detail and a moving hero.

Deeply moving story of the coal miners

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