Voices in the Wind

by Boyd Richardson

Voices In The Wind is a fast-paced Western novel and also a sensitive study of religious and racial tolerance. Billy Brigham (Walking Short), a full-blooded Shoshone Indian, was raised by a Shoshone tribe, then adopted by a prominent Mormon family. He does not feel fully accepted in either world, yet honors the good in both. When he rescues the Brisk family he faces the rage of outlaws, the anger of his own people, and the sting of racial prejudice. By seeking God and communing with his Indian ancestors, he finds the strength to conquer and to win Mae's love. Careful research and animated writing create an old Mormon West you'll remember long after you absorbed the final words.

154 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jules · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have debated about this review. I enjoyed reading the book, but felt it was very 'young' - meaning the story and dialogue was quite simple and maybe geared for a younger reader. It reminded me of many stories I read with my 3rd and 4th graders, but the subject was older. It covered marriage death and hardships that I think would of been hard reading for my boys and they would have put it down feeling unengaged. If that makes sense it was something that would be interesting to an adult yet written on a much younger level. That said, it was a nice pioneer story and interesting, so if reading at a lower level doesn't bother you, it's a great fast read.

[Maddie5live.com · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book! Its an old favourite from my junior high days. It has a fun, interesting story but is written very simply. The story moves fast and the book is short, which is both good and bad for a reader like me (I can get bored easily when I read). Sometimes I found it a bit cheesy, but not in a way that made me dislike the book. I liked how it had interesting historical information. All in all, it was a good read for me!

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't help it, I'm a sucker for a romance, especially ones with a pioneer or western setting.

[Deveny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read this over and over again; cute love story in pioneer time.