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Title: Whispers from the Valley
Author: Rebecca McLendon
Narrator: Diane Ibbott
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-27-17
Publisher: Rebecca McLendon
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Every childhood comes with its collection of memories, some fond, and some we wish we could forget. For the most part, growing up post-World War II Rio Grande Valley of Texas was an almost idyllic existence for us. We had the best of both possible worlds: the wonderful flavor from the vast "Frontera de Mexico" to the immediate south of us (seven miles from my childhood home) and the wonderful Gulf of Mexico sending its gentle breezes and magnificent salt air (15 miles to the east of us).
My young mother and dad moved to Brownsville, Texas right after he was discharged from the Army in 1945. I came along in 1946. Sadly, our little family was split apart in 1948 by divorce, and Mother and I ended up living with my maternal grandparents. Much of this story takes place on that 15 acres of rural land, surrounded by citrus orchards and cotton fields.
As I grew into a young woman, I spread my wings and attended "The University", now known as the University of Texas at Austin. My sheltered childhood was introduced to the turbulent '60s, violent and challenging. Come along with me as I relate what I can about the "Magic Valley" and beyond....
Members Reviews:
Beautiful slice of life
Beautiful slice of life. I grew up in the Valley, in the "city" and "Whispers ..." caused me to see my youth from a different perspective, I had just read "An Everlasting Bond" by Dr. J. Ramirez Perez and Rolando Perez, which chronicles much of Juan's youth in the area between my neighborhood and Becky's. Together they underscored how very much the same and how unique each of us are. I found myself alternately wishing I had shared experiences and grateful that I had not. "Whispers ..." is not just autobiographical sketches; it is an invitation to revisit my own youth, adolescence, and young adulthood. I loved it.
Love it
Excellent - McLendon never disappoints me. I was taken back to my memories as I read this book. She makes everything come alive in her stories and you feel as you are a part of it. I have read all of her books and highly recommend all of them.
I hear the whispers!
This book is certainly my favorite so far of her books. I can relate to so many things she writes about. I, too, grew up in Brownsville from the age of 8. She touches my heart with :) Dr stories!!!
Five Stars
I love this book!
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Title: Whispers from the Valley
Author: Rebecca McLendon
Narrator: Diane Ibbott
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-27-17
Publisher: Rebecca McLendon
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Every childhood comes with its collection of memories, some fond, and some we wish we could forget. For the most part, growing up post-World War II Rio Grande Valley of Texas was an almost idyllic existence for us. We had the best of both possible worlds: the wonderful flavor from the vast "Frontera de Mexico" to the immediate south of us (seven miles from my childhood home) and the wonderful Gulf of Mexico sending its gentle breezes and magnificent salt air (15 miles to the east of us).
My young mother and dad moved to Brownsville, Texas right after he was discharged from the Army in 1945. I came along in 1946. Sadly, our little family was split apart in 1948 by divorce, and Mother and I ended up living with my maternal grandparents. Much of this story takes place on that 15 acres of rural land, surrounded by citrus orchards and cotton fields.
As I grew into a young woman, I spread my wings and attended "The University", now known as the University of Texas at Austin. My sheltered childhood was introduced to the turbulent '60s, violent and challenging. Come along with me as I relate what I can about the "Magic Valley" and beyond....
Members Reviews:
Beautiful slice of life
Beautiful slice of life. I grew up in the Valley, in the "city" and "Whispers ..." caused me to see my youth from a different perspective, I had just read "An Everlasting Bond" by Dr. J. Ramirez Perez and Rolando Perez, which chronicles much of Juan's youth in the area between my neighborhood and Becky's. Together they underscored how very much the same and how unique each of us are. I found myself alternately wishing I had shared experiences and grateful that I had not. "Whispers ..." is not just autobiographical sketches; it is an invitation to revisit my own youth, adolescence, and young adulthood. I loved it.
Love it
Excellent - McLendon never disappoints me. I was taken back to my memories as I read this book. She makes everything come alive in her stories and you feel as you are a part of it. I have read all of her books and highly recommend all of them.
I hear the whispers!
This book is certainly my favorite so far of her books. I can relate to so many things she writes about. I, too, grew up in Brownsville from the age of 8. She touches my heart with :) Dr stories!!!
Five Stars
I love this book!