Rush Home Road

De: Lori Lansens

Narrado por: Ruby Dee

When Addy Shadd was a young girl living in Rusholme, she was taught the history of her town, which was settled by fugitive slaves in the 1800s. It was told to her like a storybook legend - and although Addy is forced to leave her beloved home as a teenager, the place will call to her for the rest of her life. She thinks of it as a commandment: "Rush home, Addy Shadd. Thou shalt rush home." But the stories and memories of Addy's past have been buried deep in her 70-year-old heart - memories that are by turns dark and poignant, erotic and mysterious.

When five-year-old Sharla Cody is abandoned on Addy's trailer-park doorstep, the old woman doesn't know if she is up to the task of mothering the willful, curious child. But she takes the little girl into her home, and Sharla opens a door to Addy's past - to memories of the strawberry fields, the church graveyard, and the tender crust of her Mama Laisa's apple pies. The past returns to Addy Shadd, and as she sits in her trailer she can close her eyes and "see the county farms and city streets and recall each season of death and rebirth." Somehow, Sharla Cody helps Addy make sense of her long and hard life so she can find forgiveness - and finally make the journey home again.

©2002 Lori Lansens (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of AOL Time Warner Book Group

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Lansens is a brilliant talent, with a profound, big-hearted comprehension of human flaws and humane possibilities." (The Globe and Mail)

so well done!

a very warm and engaging story spoken with brilliance. I enjoyed every minute of it.

LESSONS OF LOVE

Ruby Dee is one of my favorite artists. As usual, her chareacters seem to come to life. Only one flaw, she sometimes sounds too breathless and it is distracting, I'm questioning exactly when this nove was written because years ago, I remember a movie that portrayed that incident on the train with the ring. Nevertheless, it is a story worth enjoying.

you don't want the story to end.

What made the experience of listening to Rush Home Road the most enjoyable?

Felt a little homesick after the story ended - like the connection had been made with the characters and you begin to miss them as soon as the story is over

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rush Home Road?

When the connection was made between the child and her family

Have you listened to any of Ruby Dee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

A real story!!

What did you love best about Rush Home Road?

The story is very real. Full of everyday experiences. Certainly not a fairy tale. I loved it - it was my first audio and I read the reviews before I purchased it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rush Home Road?

The moment Addy Shadd discovered she was pregnant she made a decision to love her baby and not reject it because it was also a victim of a violent rape.

What about Ruby Dee’s performance did you like?

Absolutely beautiful. She has the ability to become the character that she is reading and I am there with her.

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

Yes - when Addy Shad looked into the face of her dead baby - Liam - and spent the few moments with him.

Any additional comments?

There were many other special and poignant moments as well. I will certainly listen to Ruby Dee again and read books by Lori Lansens again.

Excellent performance, OK book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

From the beginning this book was very intriguing and the reader's voice was totally enthralling. I listen as I drive and often space out and miss things. I have to rewind a lot, but not with this book. The reader is easy and pleasant to listen to. The book started really strongly and was pretty good throughout, but the ending was sort of abrupt. On the other hand, as an audio book it was shorter than most, which is sometimes nice. Many of them go on and on forever.

Have you listened to any of Ruby Dee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't know if Ruby Dee also read in The Help, but if not, she sounds a lot like the women who did.

Sorry I stuck with this one

I was disappointed in this story. Performance was well done but the story itself was all over the place and disappointing.

Wish I had realized it was abridged.

Any additional comments?

It's my fault for not reading more carefully, but this fine writing deserves a full, unabridged edition. I never opt for abridged versions...it feels like I'm cheating.

A good listen

What made the experience of listening to Rush Home Road the most enjoyable?

Ruby Dee's voice was perfect for this book. I thought the ending was a little phony but overall I liked the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rush Home Road?

Addie's conversations with her brother Liam

Have you listened to any of Ruby Dee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Who was the most memorable character of Rush Home Road and why?

Addie Shad as an older woman. That voice..................

It made me want to stay in my car for a LONG TIME

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I loved the story and I really loved hearing Ruby Dee's voice telling the story as if she were telling a story to a friend not just reading a book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Addy Shad, well because it is her story and there was so many layers to who she was as a person you just wanted to get to know all about her.

Have you listened to any of Ruby Dee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Who was the most memorable character of Rush Home Road and why?

Mrs. Leymoyne. Because that is my middle name and I have NEVER heard anyone else called by it.

Have patience it will encapture you

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Its different, but strangly you wanted to listen to more. You just have to get used to it

Would you be willing to try another book from Lori Lansens? Why or why not?

Probably not

What aspect of Ruby Dee’s performance would you have changed?

Its just totally different to what I have listened to before

Do you think Rush Home Road needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No

Any additional comments?

Not bad!