A Land Remembered

By: Patrick D. Smith

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Patrick D. Smith here tells the story of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family who battle the hardships of the frontier to rise from a dirt-poor Cracker life to the wealth and standing of real estate tycoons. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias MacIvey arrives in the Florida wilderness to start a new life, and ends in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that the land has been exploited far beyond human need. Between is a sweeping story rich in Florida history.

A best-selling novel of Florida historical fiction, A Land Remembered was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and received the state’s highest literary award from the Florida Historical Society, the 1986 Tebeau Prize for the Most Outstanding Florida Historical novel.

©1984 Patrick D. Smith (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

WOW

I could not stop listening to this audio book. It tells a story of a Cracker family just like my granddad and grandpa told me when I was a kid.

Must listen for all Floridians

What did you like best about this story?

Florida's rich history

What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dude can read!

Who was the most memorable character of A Land Remembered and why?

They were all memorable.

Any additional comments?

I did not want this one to end.

A Rewarding Listen

I really enjoyed this book. Every aspect of it is top quality. The story is very well developed and the characters are people that you begin to believe you really know personally. I did not know much about Florida history during the period that is covered in the story. I liked learning some new things while caught up in a fascinating saga. At first I thought the narration was going to be a problem but either the narrator improved while reading or I just got used to the voice.

A must for Floridans interested in their history.

If you could sum up A Land Remembered in three words, what would they be?

Endearing, informative, and satisfying

What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is the perfect narrator for this story. The voices he uses brings the story to life and allows the reader to feel love and empathy for these memorable characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I listened on a road tip and time flew.

Any additional comments?

My family has been in Florida for four generations and I loved learning what happened in Florida before we arrived.

Crawley

So remarkable to realize what Florida was once like. Great characters and lots of actuon

Loved the history of one family,s struggles, then their rise to wealth, which never impressed them, just meant the had money for

It just meant they had money for supplies and more land. The people that were loyal to them, because they respected them. Saddened by their woman, dying before them, and their undying love for family and friends. I grew up in Miami so it was an interesting listen. Oh I would recommends this book of you like history.

Good Listen

The story was interesting and kept my attention. The narrative was enjoyable. Well worth the time and money.

Corn-bred Country Cracker

Now I know why Mama laughed when I announced I was a corn bread country cracker at 4 years old. I have imagined the real Florida, this book gave me the imagery I craved and new friends in the characters. I miss them already.
Pat Blitch Clark, Executive Director, Montgomery County Historical Society.

Mesmerizing

Historical fiction is a wonderful way to learn about times and places you haven't experienced. A Land Remembered is one of the best I have ever read. It is constantly moving forward and I became so invested in the characters and story that I lost track of time more than once. When a book is a fantastic read I keep replaying scenes in my head after I have moved on to other books. This one will stay with me for a long, long time. Thoroughly enjoyable and very well written!

Interesting read about Florida history

If you could sum up A Land Remembered in three words, what would they be?

gripping authentic epic

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tobias was the foundation and inspiration of the entire book.

What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Guidall brings the male characters to life in a gruff authentic manner.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Each time the love of another was portrayed with depth and devotion.