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A World Lost

By: Wendell Berry
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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It is the summer of 1944, and nine-year-old Andy Catlett is engrossed in the wide easy countryside near Port William, Kentucky. But sadness, loss, and mystery invade Andy's world on a hot July afternoon when his Uncle Andrew is murdered.
©2008 Wendell Berry (P)2009 christianaudio.com

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"Berry shows us the psychic costs of misplaced family pride and social rigidity, and yet he also celebrates the benevolent blessing of familial love. This is simple, soul-satisfying storytelling, augmented by understated humor and quiet insight." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Insightful and soothing

I wish that I had come across this book a long time ago. Wendell Berry has managed to explain grief through a child's eyes in a way that I've not seen before. The soothing and steady reading voice of Michael Kramer kept the tone of the book serious, while, adding to the overall effect of the experience.

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Wonderful story

Wonderful story, wonderfully read!! This book series speaks to many shared memories of my childhood & parent’s storied of wisdom through work, hard times, patience & love.

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Highly recommended book to you!

Stunning! Vintage Wendell Berry! A must read. 5 Stars! Buy this book from your independent bookseller!

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loved it

Great story, easy to follow. excellent narration. My first from Wendell Berry but definitely not my last. I hope there's more Narrated by Micheal Kramer

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