Gray Heron
by John Wilde
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Pub Date Apr 30 2019 | Archive Date Jul 31 2019
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Description
The Gray Heron is a friend and spiritual guide for Leroy, a man who enjoys the simpler things in life while also detesting the mundane. Finding the right balance in retirement isn’t easy, and helping raise two children during old age comes with complications. He takes peace from his feathered companion as he questions whether the bits of happiness in life outweigh the sorrows.
Advance Praise
Gray Heron is an interesting read with some thought-provoking themes. The action scenes are well researched and described, and used effectively to break the progression of family events. Characters are well drawn and believable and descriptions of scenery pique the senses well.
—Millie Thom
Gray Heron, in essence, is a dramatic tryst with destiny. . . . John Wilde pens an intriguing tale of how nature and nurture shape two impressionable minds. The characters are endearing, complex, and hopeful. His narrative has an engaging charm like a southern drawl. —Ruby Mohan
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781949711004 |
PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
This book is so much more than you get from reading the back cover. It's thrills, adventure and family saga rolled into one. Leroy has reached the age of retirement and isn't sure how to handle it. He decides to help his niece raise her two children. Lela and Rye love Leroy and call him Poppa which he considers an honor. Now Leroy has figured out the great Gray Heron who lives behind his house is around for all the major events in his life. The story covers the life of the children who are a very important part of Leroy's life. I've never read John Wilde before (this appears to be his first book) but will keep an eye out in the future. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This book is not my favorite book, but it was interesting. I had hoped to love it, but it just didnt hit me like I wanted it to.
I related to Leroy immensely while reading this book. I have many of the same elements in my life now. Life changes. I thought this book was beautiful and I savored each page and each thought that Leroy had. I am looking for my Gray Heron.
Many thanks to Bluewater Publications and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.
I loved this book. I watched Lela and Rye grow up right along with their great uncle. I lived, loved and cheered for their successes. When Leroy is asked to do some undercover work in Nicaragua I was right with him, I was exhausted climbing that mountain, but the view was worth The book really drew me in. I didn't put it down until I finished it - it was that good. I hope to read more by John Wilde, although it will be hard to live up to t his one.
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