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Ride the Wind

By: Lucia St. Clair Robson
Narrated by: Laurie Klein
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In 1836, when she was nine years old, Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanche Indians. This is the story of how she grew up with them, mastered their ways, married one of their leaders, and became, in every way, a Comanche woman. It is also the story of a proud and innocent people whose lives pulsed with the very heartbeat of the land. It is the story of a way of life that is gone forever.

©1985 Lucia St Clair Robson (P)2009 Books In Motion

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It was great learning some history of my homeland

This historical fiction taught me about the trials and tribulations of the people who lived in my homeland, Texas, long before I was born. I have never felt so connected with the past.

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RIDE THE WIND is a wonderfully written book read by a narrator so annoying, I could not listen to it for very long at one time. I loved the story and wanted to listen to the book for the very few long stretches of time my job allows, but found it impossible. I kept feeling myself to be in a kindergarten room being read to by an over dramatic kindergarten teacher. Too bad. I can recommend the book for its skillful writing, character development and historical content, but, for me, listening to it was disappointing.

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Absolutely spellbinding!

I read this many summers ago and couldn't pass up the chance to listen. It is still the best story that I know of. Absolutely spellbinding from page to page. It will stick with me forever as the most beautiful story of all time. I cried through the last two chapters, so do bring tissue.

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loved it!

I've read this book so many times I bought a second copy. loved listening to it.

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Based on a true story

If you could sum up Ride the Wind in three words, what would they be?

What a tragedy.

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I loved this story. It is about a little girl stolen by indians and how she learns to love them even though she watched them slaughter most of her family and friends. It is a true glimpse of the native american lifestyle and shows that both sides made terrible mistakes. So true of any war.

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Great Book!

This is a great read! Although it is very long, this book will keep you held to it in anticipation the entire time. I found the narration to be exquisitely performed as well, and consider her a valued asset to this read.
5 stars for the narrator!

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Fascinating

This is a Fabulous book… I recommend it too any Native, especially those of us who where raised white and no not the old stories..

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Was as good as I remember..great writing and a wonderful performance! Truly a gem

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the similar

The characters start to sound alike about halfway through the book. Hard to distinguish who is who.

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my favorite book of all time!

I've read this story several times over the last 15 years. I love how the author writes and have read several of her other books. She is amazing.

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