• That Distant Land

  • 23 Short Stories
  • By: Wendell Berry
  • Narrated by: Michael Kramer
  • Length: 18 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (365 ratings)

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That Distant Land

By: Wendell Berry
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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That Distant Land collects 23 stories, interlinked with each other and with the other published "Port William" novels. The stories, arranged in their fictional chronology (from 1888 to almost the present day), become one sustained work, a new novel that spans the entire life and time involved. The range of this book is extraordinary - it offers rest for the weary, hope for the beleaguered, and strength for everyone else.

©2010 Wendell Berry (P)2010 christianaudio.com

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Extra Fine!

This collection of stories is incredibly lovely- sometimes laughing, at times crying, often nodding in agreement or recognition.

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great driving book

the narrator was EXCELLENT. The stories were warm and engaging... so full of vivid description that you felt as if you must know all the characters. Thoroughly enjoyed!

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Excellent

Great narrator, beautiful stories. Highly recommend. Wendell Berry is author worth your time and attention.

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Awakening childhood memories

This book took me way back to my earliest memories. Hearing Michael Cramer read the glorious words was like sitting in the presence of my own now deceased great grandparents. A must read for all who love this earth, hold on tightly to old values and claim their community as family. 5 Stars!

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Puts flesh on dried bones.

Confessing the unpardonable sin of antipathy to stories involving American history, I have to say that I could not stop listening to this compelling set of short stories, the substance of which, and the way that they were told, ushered me back into the warm presence of my now-departed Kentucky ancestors. By the first minutes of listening, the memory of sitting around a gathering of my parents, grand and great grandparents, aunts, and uncles lesser and greater sharing the comedies and dramas of their years and those preceding them was instantly resurrected, and I was among them again. Wonderful.

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Must be nice to have a happily ever after, generational story to tell. Great narration even!

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Loved it -- listened to it 3 times in a row

Oh, I cannot tell you how much I loved this book and the excellent narration. I do not know where Wendell Berry has been all my life, but I have already given this book to half a dozen friends who love excellent literature and they all loved it too. More will be gifted during the holidays. If you loved Our Town, guarantee you will love this one too!

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Wonderful!

I loved the stories about the people. He really shows you who they are and they are real as real can be. I started to cry when it was over, just because it was over and the people went away. I wanted to hear more, to keep going. Beautiful. Enriching. Engaging.

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Wonderful writing and fine narration

I knew Wendell Berry as a great poet and now know him as a great storyteller!

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Take me home

This story could have easily been written about my family. I laughed out loud at times, sad at others. But the writing and narration are superb. Will listen to this one again.

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