A Song I Knew By Heart: A Novel

by Bret Lott
A Song I Knew By Heart: A Novel
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55 ratings, 3.44 average rating, 15 reviews (more data...)
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published
2005 by Ballantine Books

binding
Paperback, 336 pages

isbn
0345437756   (isbn13: 9780345437754)

description
During a cold Massachusetts winter, a tragic car accident leaves a mother childless and her daughter-in-law a widow. Naomi and Ruth are now each other...more






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Judine
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07/21/08

bookshelves: christian-inspirational
Read in July, 2008
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Anita
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12/15/08

bookshelves: fiction
Read in December, 2008
recommends it for: Laura, tamara
This book grabbed my emotions in the first paragraph and carried me through to the end. I haven't been this touched by a book, or a story, in a long time. My hats off to Mr. Lott.
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Diana
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11/02/07

Read in October, 2007
The story was good but I felt like sometimes the narrative style got in the way of the story itself instead of helping it along. For example, overuse of colloquialisms like "and'd" and "so's" to make her sound more southern just made me stumble over the statement. However, the book had a good message and a compelling story.
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Peggy
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02/12/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in February, 2008
recommended to Peggy by: Virginia Wolf
The story of Naomi and Ruth from the Book of Ruth told in todays world. It is hard to get into, but once you are hooked, it's good reading. A Women's novel about love, forgiveness and the pressure we put upon ourselves.
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Kellie
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08/23/08

bookshelves: 2004-reads, fiction-literature
Too mushy. A mother and daughter-in-law try and cope with the loss of the son(husband). They form a bond and when the mother decides to move south to be with her distant family, the daughter-in-law follows.
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Anna
Anna is currently reading it
11/07/08

bookshelves: currently-reading
A modern story using the biblical account of Naomi and Ruth. The way this author writes is very captivating and insightful and carries particular meaning for those living in the south.
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Robyn
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01/10/08

bookshelves: finished
Read in January, 2008
I love Bret Lott's writing style; sophisticated, yet easy to read. This modern day retelling of the biblical story of Naomi and Ruth is beautiful, moving, timeless. Highly recommended!
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Shelly
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07/01/08

Read in April, 2008
Beautifully written story of a mother's love. A little slow in the beginning, but really gets moving once the characters start their move down south.
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Rachel
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10/16/08

A modern day telling of the Old Testament story of Naomi & Ruth...well written - loved it.
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Audrey
Audrey added it
11/05/07

This is a modern day story of Ruth and Naomi. It is a beautiful story.
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Libby
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10/13/08

Read in January, 2004
This was my best read of 2004. Recommend to anyone and everyone!
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Melea
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08/12/08

Read in August, 2008
Very repetitive... I just didn't enjoy reading it.
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Florence
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03/27/08

Read in March, 2008
About death, grieving, forgiveness and healing.
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Amy
Amy marked it as to-read
07/23/08

bookshelves: to-read
started reading but couldn't get into it.
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Rhonda
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06/14/08

bookshelves: read-in-2008
A modern day look at the Book of Ruth.
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Haley
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01/07/09

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Valerie
Valerie marked it as to-read
12/30/08

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Leslie
Leslie marked it as to-read
12/26/08

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Anne
Anne marked it as to-read
12/20/08

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Patricia
Patricia marked it as to-read
12/20/08

bookshelves: fiction, to-read
recommended to Patricia by: Andi


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