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Beneath the Same Stars
- A Novel of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War
- De: Phyllis Cole-Dai
- Narrado por: Elena Marino
- Duración: 11 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 38
August 18, 1862: On the Sioux reservation in southwestern Minnesota, Indians desperate for food and freedom rise up against whites in the region. Sarah Wakefield, the wife of a physician, is taken captive with her two babies. Their fate falls into the hands of the warrior Ćaske. As war rages, little does she know how entwined their lives will become.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Historical Fiction at its Best
- De Amazon Customer en 07-12-19
- Beneath the Same Stars
- A Novel of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War
- De: Phyllis Cole-Dai
- Narrado por: Elena Marino
Historical Fiction at its Best
Revisado: 07-12-19
“Beneath the Same Stars” brought history alive for me especially as an audio book. Author Phyllis Cole-Dai uses poetic language and deep descriptions of time and place to immerse the listener in events of 1862-63 leading up to and including the Sioux Uprising in southwestern Minnesota.
The reader, Elena Marino did an outstanding job pronouncing names and dialogue in the Dakota language offering insight into native culture. Additionally Marino’s skill in speaking Irish and Scottish dialects of the immigrants added to the color of the book, putting us right in the middle of the action.
The book centers on the true story of Sarah Wakefield, the wife of a reservation physician. Through her we learn about emerging pioneer life, as well as tribal life of “Blanket Indians” and “Farmer Indians” all competing to survive on the same land.
Cole-Dai’s extensive research and creative presentation closely follow the history of tensions, and misunderstandings that led to the Sioux Uprising. I have a deeper grasp of how two cultures clashed, yet felt empathy for both sides as I listened.
I think this book should be required reading in schools. “Beneath the Same Stars” has vital lessons for us today about the importance and patience required in communication and tolerance in today’s culture of diversity.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this audio book.
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