Bright Flows the River

A Novel

De: Taylor Caldwell

Narrado por: Paul Heitsch

New York Times Best Seller: A man who gained the world but lost his soul faces a critical midlife crisis in this suspenseful and inspiring novel about love and forgiveness.

On a stormy, windswept night, Guy Jerald tried to kill himself. But he did not die. Now, the 55-year-old Pennsylvania power broker and business titan - a living example of the American Dream - lies in a bed in a psychiatric hospital. He is on suicide watch, barely able to recognize his wife and two adult children. But a visitor from his distant past will open the floodgates.

During one of the most harrowing battles of World War II, Guy saved the life of fellow soldier James Meyer. Now, James is a celebrated British psychiatrist determined to repay the favor and bring his old friend back from the brink. As the source of Guy’s pain emerges, James must come to terms with his own unfulfilled goals and a mounting crisis that will test him in ways he never could have imagined.

Shifting between the past and the present, Bright Flows the River is a story of faith, friendship, and the road not taken, in which a powerful, successful man may finally get the chance to become the person he long ago dreamed he could be.

©1978 Taylor Caldwell (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Lots of concepts

About manhood, how some wealthy behave, about what a “true woman” is in author’s eyes; concepts of love. I felt the puritanical concepts were more of late 18th century vs 1950’s It was an interesting story only a couple characters I could really relate to. It was an interesting book, have to think about it to know how I really feel about it. Very disturbing that woman who was verbally and physically abused but who was cast as very independent and capable chose to stay but I think that is probably reality. Certainly some food for thought in parts.

Bright Flows The River

I am 73 years old and only recently discovered Taylor Caldwell’s books.
I have listened to nearly all of her audiobooks.
I love her writing. I only wish I’d have found her while my eyes were better able to the printed books. I’d have read all of them.

Great Story and an interesting perspective.

Taylor Caldwell knocks it out of the ballpark. Holds your attention from the beginning. Highly recommend

BRIGHT FLOWS the RIVER

S. Harmon
10-2023

Taylor Caldwell again delivers a riveting depiction of internal conflict, human nature, and difficult resolutions.
A wonderful read!!!!

Out of touch

I could not relate to these characters. I normally enjoy Taylor Caldwell, but this seemed out of touch even for the 70’s. The characters kept stating women are stupid, insipid and emotional.