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The Language of Hoofbeats

By: Catherine Ryan Hyde
Narrated by: Kate Rudd, Laural Merlington
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Publisher's summary

From the bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes a story of the heartbreak and healing power of family. New to a small town, Jackie and Paula envision a quiet life for their kids: a young adopted son and two teenage foster children, including the troubled Star. However, they quickly butt heads with their neighbor, Clementine, who disapproves of their lifestyle and is incensed when Star befriends her spirited horse, Comet. Haunted by past tragedy and unable to properly care for Comet, Clem nevertheless resents the bond Star soon shares with the horse. When Star disappears with Comet, the neighbors are thrown together - far too close together. But as the search for the pair wears on, both families must learn to put aside their animosity and confront the choices they've made and the scars they carry. Plumbing the depths of regret and forgiveness, The Language of Hoofbeats explores the strange alchemy that transforms a group of people into a family.

©2014 Catherine Ryan Hyde (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved
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This was a wonderful story with great narrators. I love this author. She is such a good storyteller.

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Leave your stereotypes at the door

And be ready for complex, brightly imagined characters and surprising insights into how we all screw up our relationships and yet somehow find healing. Incandescent

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This is an excellent thought provoking story. You won't be sorry you bought it. Enjoy!

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This book hit one every emotion. The characters became so real. The kind of book that you wished would never end!

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Great story! Well written, excellent narrative.

Charming (and sometimes painful) story, incorporating themes of foster care, adoption and same-sex couples. made even more interesting by the presence of pets and other domestic animals/family members. highly recommend

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Great book! Endearing characters

I really love this book and the character development. It's the type of book and the kinds of characters that make you want to never stop listening

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I liked how the chapters went back and forth between two characters of the story. The ending was a bit predictable, but a good story non the less.

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A good listen

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Nice story, great narration

nice to hear a story that deals with the reality of being human without the dark twists and turns of fantasy. great character development, I feel like I know these people.

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