Skyward, Mary Alice Monroe
Skyward, Mary Alice Monroe
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Skyward

Author: Mary Alice Monroe

Narrator: Sandra Burr

Unabridged: 13 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 05/24/2011


Synopsis

E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to Marion Henderson, a frightened five-year-old who suffers from juvenile diabetes.But Ella soon realizes there is more sorrow in the isolated home than the little girl’s illness can account for. Harris Henderson, a single father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates in his birds-of-prey sanctuary than with his own daughter.Then something magical begins to happen: the timeless beauty of the South Carolina coast and the majestic grace of the wild birds weave a healing spell on the injured hearts at the sanctuary. But a troubled mother’s unexpected return will test the fragile bonds of trust and new love, and reveal the inherent risks and exhilarating beauty of flying free.“A fascinating, emotion-filled narrative that’s not to be missed.” —Booklist (starred review)“Monroe is in her element when describing the wonders of nature and the ways people relate to it.… Hauntingly beautiful.” —Publishers Weekly

About Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of Last Light over Carolina and Time Is a River as well as many other acclaimed novels. She received the 2008 Award for Writing from the South Carolina Center for the Book. An active conservationist, she lives in the lowcountry of South Carolina, where she is at work on her next novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathryn on April 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this book and the bird sanctuary. Very readable and I liked the characters.......more

Goodreads review by Nelly on July 30, 2011

I'm sorry, Mary Alive Monroe, but were you trying to rewrite Jane Eyre? Because you didn't do a very good job. Honestly, the predictability of this book was ridiculous and 50 pages in I said, "Oh, she's trying to re-do Jane Eyre and is failing." SPOILERS AHEAD There is everything from the female pro......more

Goodreads review by Judy on September 22, 2018

This book was a total surprise to me. While other reviewers seemed to be disappointed in Monroe’s choice of subject, I was enthralled. The story is set in the Carolina low country at a birds of prey rehabilitation center. We learn about this conservation program. One of the protagonists is a five ye......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on December 31, 2017

I love Mary Alice Monroe. This book kept my attention, always pulling me along to read what was going to happen next. As all this type of book are, it was a bit predictable, still many heartwarming moments.......more

Goodreads review by Sonyagrf on January 05, 2023

Overall a good read. I thought the ending was rushed, left me feeling like I needed more information to have complete closure about the characters.......more