Songbird

Name: Songbird
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Lisa Samson
ISBN: 9781490623672

Author: Lisa Samson

Narrator: Cynthia Darlow

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/18/2011

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller

Synopsis

When her mother abandons her, 11-year-old Charmaine feels like she's not even a real person anymore. Her situation improves when a loving Sunday school teacher welcomes Charmaine into her family and shows her what it means to be loved. When she falls in love with a devout travelling preacher, Charmaine finally knows that God is smiling at her.

About Lisa Samson

Lisa Samson is the author of over twenty-five books, including the Christy award-winning novel Songbird. Her novel, Quaker Summer was Christianity Today's novel of 2008. She is coauthor with her husband, Will, of Justice in the Burbs.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirsten on November 06, 2022

I recently discovered Lisa Samson and... what variety! None of her (3) books I've read so far are anything like the other. This is overtly religious (her husband's a travelling preacher), and the thick southern first person drawl would have been enough for me to abandon the book. Not generally my sty......more

Goodreads review by Christie on April 11, 2018

What a likable character! Charmaine is a down-to-earth girl who survives life’s struggles with pluck. This novel is also an interesting look at mental health and the fishbowl of public ministry in the 80’s.......more

Goodreads review by Janet on July 11, 2022

What a beautifully heartbreaking story that deals with mental illness and family struggles. Despite all of the challenges, Jesus and the people around her sustain the main character throughout and provide such hope.......more

Goodreads review by Linda on September 14, 2023

It was kinda crazy but I about made myself listen to it until a bit over half done. Then I decided I liked it 😊......more

Goodreads review by Katie on September 18, 2021

What I loved about this book was how honest it was. A lot of gritty material but no pat answers given.......more