The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich Paperback Book

Description: The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich From the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012 comes this elegantly crafted novel that explores the strange power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behind FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012 comes this elegantly crafted novel that explores the strange power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behind When Faye Travers is sent to appraise a family estate in a small New Hampshire town and comes across a forgotten set of valuable Native American artefacts, she is not surprised by the discovery. However, she is shocked when she finds a rare drum – particularly because without even touching the instrument she hears its deep resonant sound.Following the discovery, we trace the drums passage both backwards and forwards in time. We hear the voice of Bernard Shaawano, an Ojibwe, who tells of how his grandfather created the drum after years of mourning his younger daughters death and how it changes the paths of those who cross it. Through Faye, we experience her anguished relationship with a local sculptor who also mourns the loss of a daughter, and witness the life Faye has made alone with her mother, in the shadow of her sisters death.Erdich poetically captures the intricate, transformative rhythms of human grief that these losses create within her characters with grace, wit, captivating prose and surprising beauty. Notes Elegantly crafted novel exploring the strange power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behind. Author Biography Louise Erdrich is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and is the author of many bestselling and critically acclaimed novels. She lives in Minnesota with her family, where she runs an independent bookstore, The Birchbark House. You can Review Resonant, poetic and exact ! these visions will remain imprinted on the readers mind. Los Angeles Times Intricate and beautifully written. Boston Globe With fearlessness and humility, Erdrich has opened herself to possibilities beyond what we merely see -- to the dead alive and busy, to the breath of trees and the souls of wolves -- and inspires readers to open their hearts to these mysteries as well. Washington Post Spare, perceptive, unsentimental. New York Times Long Description From the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012 comes this elegantly crafted novel that explores the strange power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behind When Faye Travers is sent to appraise a family estate in a small New Hampshire town and comes across a forgotten set of valuable Native American artefacts, she is not surprised by the discovery. However, she is shocked when she finds a rare drum - particularly because without even touching the instrument she hears its deep resonant sound. Following the discovery, we trace the drums passage both backwards and forwards in time. We hear the voice of Bernard Shaawano, an Ojibwe, who tells of how his grandfather created the drum after years of mourning his younger daughters death and how it changes the paths of those who cross it. Through Faye, we experience her anguished relationship with a local sculptor who also mourns the loss of a daughter, and witness the life Faye has made alone with her mother, in the shadow of her sisters death. Erdich poetically captures the intricate, transformative rhythms of human grief that these losses create within her characters with grace, wit, captivating prose and surprising beauty. Review Quote The author knows how to spin a good yarn…Full of poetic writing and a passionate indignation on behalf of the dispossessed, this novel shows the author at her best. The Times Erdrich handles the shift in pace beautifully. The world she portrays is harsh, with death from smallpox or starvation giving way to the oppressions of poverty and alcoholism. But such is the unsentimental poetry of Erdrichs vision that it becomes a place to almost envy, too. Observer Resonant, poetic and exact … these visions will remain imprinted on the readers mind. Los Angeles Times Intricate and beautifully written. Boston Globe With fearlessness and humility, Erdrich has opened herself to possibilities beyond what we merely see to the dead alive and busy, to the breath of trees and the souls of wolves and inspires readers to open their hearts to these mysteries as well. Washington Post Spare, perceptive, unsentimental. New York Times Feature Includes PS Section * One of Americas most gifted writers, Louise Erdrichs work is award-winning. * Tracing the path of family relations, this novel will captivate and engage. Description for Sales People From the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012 comes this elegantly crafted novel that explores the strange power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behind When Faye Travers is sent to appraise a family estate in a small New Hampshire town and comes across a forgotten set of valuable Native American artefacts, she is not surprised by the discovery. However, she is shocked when she finds a rare drum - particularly because without even touching the instrument she hears its deep resonant sound. Following the discovery, we trace the drums passage both backwards and forwards in time. We hear the voice of Bernard Shaawano, an Ojibwe, who tells of how his grandfather created the drum after years of mourning his younger daughters death and how it changes the paths of those who cross it. Through Faye, we experience her anguished relationship with a local sculptor who also mourns the loss of a daughter, and witness the life Faye has made alone with her mother, in the shadow of her sisters death. Erdich poetically captures the intricate, transformative rhythms of human grief that these losses create within her characters with grace, wit, captivating prose and surprising beauty. Includes PS Section * One of Americas most gifted writers, Louise Erdrichs work is award-winning. * Tracing the path of family relations, this novel will captivate and engage. Details ISBN0007232098 Author Louise Erdrich Pages 288 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2006 ISBN-10 0007232098 ISBN-13 9780007232093 Format Paperback Imprint HarperPerennial Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Birth 1954 Short Title PAINTED DRUM Media Book Residence Minneapolis, MN, US UK Release Date 2006-09-18 Publication Date 2006-09-18 Alternative 9780060887797 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-01-02 NZ Release Date 2006-03-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161071401;

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