A Well-tempered Heart [Kindle Edition] Author: Jan-Philipp Sendker | Language: English | ISBN:
B00E731HVW | Format: PDF, EPUB
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Almost ten years have passed since Julia Win came back from Burma, her father’s native country. Though she is a successful Manhattan lawyer, her private life is at a crossroads; her boyfriend has recently left her and she is, despite her wealth, unhappy with her professional life. Julia is lost and exhausted.
One day, in the middle of an important business meeting, she hears a stranger’s voice in her head that causes her to leave the office without explanation. In the following days, her crisis only deepens. Not only does the female voice refuse to disappear, but it starts to ask questions Julia has been trying to avoid. Why do you live alone? To whom do you feel close? What do you want in life?
Interwoven with Julia’s story is that of a Burmese woman named Nu Nu who finds her world turned upside down when Burma goes to war and calls on her two young sons to be child soldiers. This spirited sequel, like The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, explores the most inspiring and passionate terrain: the human heart. Download latest books on mediafire and other links compilation Download A Well-tempered Heart [Kindle Edition]
- File Size: 1417 KB
- Print Length: 400 pages
- Publisher: Other Press (January 21, 2014)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00E731HVW
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,150 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
I loved The Art of Hearing Heartbeats so much that I think any "sequel" would have been a hard act to follow. But although this did not touch me in quite the same way, the continuation of the story of this family--in this case the American sister and the "other" brother--did move me.
If you're not into spirituality, journeys into the self, and a lot of Eastern lore, this isn't the book for you. If you enjoyed The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, you will most likely want to continue on the journey to learn more about the family history and to see how Julia emerges from her personal self-crisis.
It took me a bit longer to get into this story than Hearbeats. A character who hears voices generally has me rolling my eyes and cursing this sort of plot device. But I pushed on.
The "other" brother in this tale is such an appealing character that I was grateful for his presence.
All the emotional biggies are here. Love. Loss. Forgiveness.
I quite enjoyed re-entering this world. There is a humanity and authenticity to this fictional narrative that makes you wish the real world held such incredibly loving and brave people.
By IRG
VINE VOICE
I really enjoyed the author's previous novel, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats and was glad to see this sequel available in Vine. The story takes place a decade after Julia's visit to Burma to find out about her father. This book is about Julia's unhappiness and rediscovery of what she wants out of life. Julia is suddenly haunted by a woman named Nu Nu, and after consulting with a Buddhist monk and her best friend Amy, returns to Burma for answers.
Like the previous novel, this one relies on tales told by the locals. Reading this reveals much about Burma, the lack of modern healthcare, and their corrupt military. The stories are interesting and well told. I was able to read the entire book in just a few hours, as I found it enjoyable and did not want to put it down. Jan-Philipp Sendker comes off as someone who is quite knowledgeable about Burma and loves the country.
By Charlemange
VINE VOICE
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