Ride the Wind

By: Lucia St. Clair Robson

Narrated by: Laurie Klein

Length: 29 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

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

A Great Journey of Love and Life...

This is one of the most emotional books I have come across in a long time. The story pulled me and my heart in. I dont think I have ever cried with both joy and sorrow in any book. This book did help you see what a world of difference there was between the White culture and the Indian culture. It is one book that I will come back to time and time again like a few others I listen to each year. If you liked this book you will also injoy Sara Donati Into the Wilderness Series.

Astounding novel.

Ride The Wind is the most remarkable source of historical fiction I have ever read. I have read it 5 times since I was a girl and love that it is in my Audible library. Would have prefered the lovemaking scenes were not censored, however.

The best audio book I have had.

I read this book a couple years ago. This audio book is great .Narrator wonderful.

Wonderful Story

One of the best books I've ever read!(listened to)... and the narration was by far the best ever!!! You are drawn into this story and you feel you are one of The People. I couldn't put it down!!

Texas, Quanah Parker, Cynthia Ann Parker, Comanche

Ride the Wind
By: Lucia St. Clair Robson
I listened slowly to the audible version of this epic western story. The personal battles of Comanche against the immigration of Texas pioneers. The story is based in the remarkable research of Lucia Robson. The book starts from the beginning of small settlements that brought horses and pots, and children to the people. Cynthia Ann Parker (Nauduah) was 6 years old when she was kidnapped in a violet raid against the Parker fort at the edge of the settlements. She was captured by Wanderer, a brave who had promised his family that he would bring a child to replace a child who died in another raid. Their long lives showed the changes of the Comanche people as the Texan population bloomed on the plains. They find power, love and family in their remarkable tale. They fought against the raids of Kiowa, Caddo, Wichita, Tonkawa, Kichiwa, Karankawa, and Texas Rangers. They battled the elements, and raids or American soldiers. Their historic lives inspired Quanah Parker a renown Comanche warrior that held out against the Texas expansion, and the violence of the Western Movement.
Lucia Robson is a remarkable researcher, but that is nothing compared to her ability to write the history she researches. Ride the Wind, takes the reader to the staked plains of Texas, at the end of the Indian wars. Showing the pride of the people, their ability to adapt and thrive in hostile environment of the broad Texas plains. She shows the remarkable change of Western settlement to the native tribes, how hunger, winter and draught caused the last of the Comanche to reservations and the struggle with the white men.

Wow!

What a fantastic read!! This was such a phenomenal read. I was in tears in my bathroom so as not to freak out my kids. Just a wonderful read about those times...hands down loved this book...wonderful!

Held spellbound!

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

Couldn't read it fast enough. Each chapter left me wanting more. I felt like I was living alongside each character and felt their pain, joy, and sorrow. I whole heartedly recommend this book, it is a must read. Would love to see it played out on the "big" screen.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ride the Wind?

When Wanderer and Cynthia finally displayed their love for each other.

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

Laurie is fantastic. Her voice brought the characters to life. She is so good you can actually tell the characters apart when they are having a conversation. One of the best readers I have heard.

If you could take any character from Ride the Wind out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Wanderer. I would love to hear more about the indian way of life. They did not have it easy. He not only was a warrior but a compasonate caring person when he needed to be.

Any additional comments?

Just get the book. You will not be disappointed.

I Read It In Stages

Any additional comments?

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.

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.

loved it!

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