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Item Number
143936727426
Binding
Paperback
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These Is My Words by Turner, Nancy E. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
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In a compelling fiction debut, Nancy E. Turner's unforgettable These Is My Words melds the sweeping adventures and dramatic landscapes of Lonesome Dove with the heartfelt emotional saga of Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All.Inspired by the author's original family memoirs, this absorbing story introduces us to the questing, indomitable Sarah Prine, one of the most memorable women ever to survive and prevail in the Arizona Territory of the late 1800s. As a child, a fiery young woman, and finally a caring mother, Sarah forges a life as full and as fascinating as our deepest needs, our most secret hopes and our grandest dreams. She rides Indian-style and shoots with deadly aim, greedily devours a treasure trove of leatherbound books, downs fire, flood, Comanche raids and other mortal perils with the unique courage that forged the character of the American West.Rich in authentic details of daily life and etched with striking character portraits of very different pioneer families, this action-packed novel is also the story of a powerful, enduring love between Sarah and the dashing cavalry officer Captain Jack Elliot. Neither the vast distances traveled nor the harsh and killing terrains could quench the passion between them, and the loss and loneliness both suffer only strengthen their need for each other.While their love grows, the heartbreak and wonder of the frontier experience unfold in scene after scene: a wagon-train Sunday spent roasting quail on spits as Indians close in to attack; Sarah's silent encounter with an Indian brave, in which he shows her his way of respect; a dreadful discovery by a stream that changes Sarah forever; the hazards of a visit to Phoenix, a town as hot as the devil's frying pan; Sarah's joy in building a real home, sketching out rooms and wraparound porches.Sarah's incredible story leads us into a vanished world that comes vividly to life again, while her struggles with work and home, love and responsibility resonate with those every woman faces today. These Is My Words is a passionate celebration of a remarkable life, exhilarating and gripping from the first page to the last.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060987510
ISBN-13
9780060987510
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1115906
Product Key Features
Book Title
These Is My Words a Novel : the Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901
Author
Nancy E. Turner
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Historical
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3570.U725t48 1998
Reviews
Incredibly vivid and real and almost as though everything had been found, complete in a box somewhere., This is a beautifully written book that quickly captures readers' attention and holds it tightly and emotionally until the end., Clear, at times lyrical prose...providing vivid, colorful characters and historically accurate backdrop.
Copyright Date
1998
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
97-037622
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Condition
Acceptable. A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the sellerโs listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all item conditions
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ISBN
0060987510
Book Title
These Is My Words a Novel : the Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901
Item Length
8in
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Year
1999
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Nancy E. Turner
Genre
Fiction
Topic
General, Historical
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Category
Books & Magazines > Books
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the sellerโs listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
A great story about life in the Arizona Territory. For me, the book started slowly ... A great story about life in the Arizona Territory. For me, the book started slowly but gained in interest as I read on. It actually got to where I was anxious to continue reading it each day and it was hard to put it down at night. Sara and Jack are compelling figures and their story is a great example of strong people overcoming the trials and obstacles that people faced in earlier times in our country. 98% of the time their story rings true.
The author has done a good job of growing her characters and storyline as day after day unfolds.
I highly recommend this book for ages 16 and up.
Joe Vargas
I am reading this book for my Arizona based book club. It tells the story of a ... I am reading this book for my Arizona based book club. It tells the story of a woman's development during the period of the Arizona Territory. It describes a whole gamit of real life emotions, tragedies, celebrations and adventures. Although it is slow reading at times, it was a wonderful journey to read and participate in. I would strongly recommend it for any book club whether from the southwest or not.
It has a limited publication at this time, so I was delighted that it was still available through Ebay.
Not impressed but enjoyed by many & that's what makes a good book club.
Was the selection in my book club and I was not impressed. However, many in my group ... Was the selection in my book club and I was not impressed. However, many in my group loved it but I did not think it was realistic and felt like a "romance" novel which genre's I don't read. I think I would have enjoyed reading the actual diaries that were used to create the storyline. I will say in the beginning of the book I thought "this could be good". Alas, it went downhill for me as the story evolved.
I am more of a fan of non-fiction such as "Behind The Beautiful Forevers" which was totally disliked by some in my reading group. I think it's good to be challenged and out of your comfort zone so regardless of preferences I will finish any book that I have started.
I read incessantly. This book captivated me and I have read the sequel to it Sarah's ... I read incessantly. This book captivated me and I have read the sequel to it Sarah's Quilt and found it equally well written and a real 'interest holder'. I then went back and reread These is My Words and found it more interesting the second time through. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to escape from the formula novels that we find ourselves swimming in these days and the endless sequels.
A story set in the late 1800s of life on the frontier from the perspective of a young adult girl, the trials that came to her in the process of just living her daily life and of her fierce independence and competence which was the side benefit she acquired. I am a man and found this book one of my all time favorites.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It has the capability of ... This is one of the best books I have ever read. It has the capability of transforming the reader to another time and place completely. The characters are so real that it seems as though you are right there with them. I laughed, I cried, I read until I was bleary eyed and couldn't read another word until I slept a while - it was that good! I had no idea until I read this book how hard the lives were for Pioneer families. The love story woven within the chapters is exquisite. The births, the deaths, the dogs, the horses, the Indians, the storms, the landscapes - each were described in a way that you could picture the scene clearly in your mind. A must read!!