The Bluebird and the Sparrow

Women of the West, Book 10

By: Janette Oke

Narrated by: Cheryl Haas

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Janette Oke, author of over 40 books, is one of the most beloved novelists of our time. An inspirational best seller, The Bluebird and the Sparrow is her moving story of a young woman’s spiritual journey towards acceptance and faith.

Berta has spent much of her life striving to be the opposite of her adorable sister, Glenna. As Glenna grows into a vivacious and outgoing young wife and mother, Berta carefully molds herself into a prim spinster and dependable member of her family. But her aloofness and pride must exact a price. Soon, Berta will need to examine her soul for the true motives at work in her heart.

Millions of readers have thrilled to Janette Oke’s finely crafted stories of engaging characters and spiritual conflicts. If you are looking for an uplifting, refreshing romance, you will relish this tender drama of the power of love and trust.

©1995 Janette Oke (P)1996 Recorded Books

Bluebird and the Sparrow

Interesting story of a sister's image of herself in comparison to her younger sister and in her relationship to God

Self knowledge & application

The last few chapters helped me to realize I was just as wrong about my 7 siblings as both sisters were misguided about each other. They also helped me to realize how my son feels (as an only child) about the children I had in my home daycare. It goes to prove we’re never too old to learn or change. Though we may show our children love & provision, they need to HEAR “I love you” several times a day no matter how old they are. Thank you for yielding to Gods will to write this book‼️😃🎶

Attitude

It was very hard to endure the older sister’s attitude, and I almost stopped reading, but the book has great benefit and insight if you can just hang on until the end.

Good story

Love Janette Oke stories. Didn’t care much for main character but shows how you can change.

Nice Story

What made the experience of listening to The Bluebird and the Sparrow the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the story... it was different from other Janette Oke stories because the heroine wasn't as likable as they normally are.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bluebird and the Sparrow?

The conversation with the pastor and then her mother that changed her outlook on life.

What aspect of Cheryl Haas’s performance would you have changed?

The performance was fine but the sound quality of the recording was poor.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Always a Blessing

I listen to Janette Oke books most often when I walk. Entertaining and the Spiritual truths have many times especially spoken into a confusing circumstance in my life. The story of Berta, her personal story and growth was a blessing and gave perspective and understanding for my own life.

extremely tedious

it would have been a great struggle to have finished it, & I didn't. It took the author way too long to say anything and the narrator talked so slow it took even longer.

Love J Okes faith messages but had a hard time getting past the negative, victim mentality that took up so much of this book.

I love Jeanettes characters and faith messages but the main character in this book took too much selfish negativity into almost the entirety of the book.