The feathered bone book

In julie cantrells masterful hands, the horror of hurricane katrina becomes a metaphor for the personal tragedies of lives torn apart and patched back together by the power of faith, courage, and love. Sometimes we open a book of fiction hoping to escape to another place and time. Amanda is chaperoning her daughters class field trip to new orleans when her best friends daughter disappears while under amandas supervision. Bone handbook is a 128page handbook that chronicles the series and is accompanied by sketches, interviews, etc. One, because it was depressing and two, certain parts of it dragged for me. The author summarizes this beautiful heart wrenching story of grace and redemption best, the feathered bone is written for every person who has ever felt alone, unloved, unsafe, or unvalued. Feathersno matter what size or shape or colorare all the same, if you think about them.

Julie cantrell in the prekatrina glow of new orleans, amanda salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughters sixth grade field trip. The feathered bone is a great book about redemption, recovery and finding peace after loss and suffering. A new kid is enrolled in frannies sixth grade class. The feathered bone tells the story of every parents worst nightmare. The story is captivating, and kept my attention until the very last page. If you like fun romances, or meticulous historicals, or impossibletoguess mysteriesthis book may not be for you. Listen to feathered bone audiobook by julie cantrell. While we read, we can imagine living in a world of wizards. This is the thrilling and suspenseful new novel of the new york times and usa today bestselling author. Jan 26, 2016 set amidst the murky parishes of rural louisiana and told through the eyes of two women who confront the darkest corners of humanity with quiet and unbreakable faith, the feathered bone is julie cantrells master portrait of love in a fallen world. The characters are so well developed, the caring among them is wonderful and with the events of hurricane katrina happening during all of this. Julie cantrell is an awardwinning new york times and usa today bestselling novelist whose work focuses on contemporary issues such as domestic violence, human trafficking, family dynamics, and faith.

The feathered bone is a rare find, a beautifully written pageturner that left me stunned and breathless. Cantrells third book, the feathered bone, a contemporary novel set in postkatrina louisiana, was just by thomas nelson in january, 2016. The feathered bone by julie cantrell lekeisha the booknerd. This book was awesome what made the experience of listening to the feathered bone the most enjoyable. The feathered bone by julie cantrell is a work of christian fiction that tells the story of every parents worst nightmare. Julie cantrell in the prekatrina glow of new orleans, amanda salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughters sixth grade field trip to the big easy during halloween. With a family history that runs deep and dark and a twisting plot where no one is exactly what they seem, sarah booth and tinkie are the levert sisters best and only hope in bones of a feather, the latest in carolyn haines sparkling southern mystery series. The feathered bone by julie cantrell about this book. Promo the feathered bone by julie cantrell maureens books.

You should know up front that this is a work of christian fiction. I did not even make it three quarters of the way through the book. The author has woven together real events in the lives of many people. The authors note at the end of the book does this in a way. Julie cantrell in prekatrina new orleans, amanda salassi is the chaperone for her daughters sixth grade field trip when her daughters best friend goes missing, sending her family into a downward spiral of grief. She is a speaker and teacher who is known to inspire readers to live their best life. It is written to remind us all that we are loved, we have worth, and we are never alone. The feathered bone sacramento public library overdrive. The book centers around a field trip where something very tragic happens. The feathered bone, although fiction, really helps the reader understand human trafficking as it portrays a young girl abducted during a school field trip and her survival strategy.

The feathered bone by julie cantrell fantastic fiction. The feathered bone book tacoma public library bibliocommons. Julie cantrell is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of into the free, the 20 christy award winning book of the year and recipient of the. All of the main characters are crows, which are not so much anthropomorphic as simply animals of human intelligence who have their own culture, religion, and folktales based on native american mythology. It consisted of human trafficking, abusive relationships, and suicide are all disturbing. The bone flower goddess the bone flower trilogy book 3 volume 3 by tl morganfield mar 14, 2016. And it is also a book which reminds us that even in our darkest hour, there is still hope, still reason to go on, still reason to forgive, to be alive, and to love. In the prekatrina glow of new orleans, amanda salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughter s sixth grade field trip to the. Emotional the feathered bone by julie cantrell girl who reads. The feathered bone written by new york times bestselling author julie cantrell on a field trip to the big easy, ellie and her friend receive a feather bone from a fortune teller. The unthinkable has happened, sarah broussard has disappeared in the blink of an eye. In prekatrina new orleans, amanda salassi is the chaperone for her daughters sixth grade field trip when her daughters best friend goes missing, sending her family into a downward spiral of grief, while amanda goes on a. Little sarah goes missing, and that fuels a battle within amanda for years to come. The feathered bone by julie cantrell pdfread the feathered bone by julie cantrell feathers no matter what size or shape or color are all the same, if you think about them.

Feathersno matter what size or shape or colorare all the s. Set amidst the murky parishes of rural louisiana and told through the eyes of two women who confront the darkest corners of humanity with quiet and unbreakable faith, the feathered bone is julie cantrells master portrait of love in a fallen world. On a field trip to the big easy, ellie and her friend receive a feather bone from a fortune teller. The only thing i found lacking from this incredible journey was a calltoaction for those who suffer. The author summarizes this beautiful heart wrenching story of grace and redemption best, the feathered bone is written. The feathered bone and millions of other books are available for instant access. The feathered bone is about the guilt that drives one woman to never give up. Shortly after ellies friend sarah disappears without a trace after going into a restroom, ellie lets the guilt sink her into a deep depression. Personally, i had a difficult time reading this book. Jan 26, 2016 the feathered bone is a great book about redemption, recovery and finding peace after loss and suffering.

The feathered bone by julie cantrell, paperback barnes. The feathered bone is ultimately about a child abduction, with several other dark themes that emerge. A story of mercy, miracles, melodyand above all else. And just as important is the storys underlying message of hope and redemption. The feathered bone may not be for everyone, but its one i highly, highly recommend. The feathered bone kindle edition by julie cantrell. After finishing this book it is a lot like real life with a lot of eye opening events however it has too much sadness in one book to many tragedies, very depressing verified purchase. The feathered bone is a sad, but redemptive story about faith, hope, love and forgiveness.

However, i still rated it five stars based on its original content and writing. But if you like books that challenge you and get you thinking. Once i started reading it, i just couldnt put it down. Jan 26, 2016 i personally feel these are subjects we should be discussing, which is why i think this is a perfect book to share with family, friends, coworkers, and in book groups.

This study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of feathers. Her daughters best friend, sarah, disappears amid the magic and revelrygone, without a trace. The feathered bone by julie cantrell book cover, description, publication history. The feathered bone king county library system overdrive. Jan 26, 2016 listen to feathered bone audiobook by julie cantrell. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But if you like books that challenge you and get you thinking, pick it up as soon as it releases on january 26. The feathered bone is at once heartbreaking and uplifting, tragic and beautiful. The feathered bone book gwinnett county public library. Even though the book is fiction, i found myself drawen into the characters lives. I personally feel these are subjects we should be discussing, which is why i think this is a perfect book to share with family, friends, coworkers, and in book groups. The feathered bone julie cantrell 9780718037628 netgalley. The feathered bone by julie cantrell 2016, paperback for. I did not even make it three quarters of the way through the book if that, and had to quit, i just could not read anymore.

The feathered bone written by new york times bestselling author julie cantrell. Amanda salassi chaperons her daughters class field trip on halloween to new orleans. Also, in the mist of a hopeless situation, the characters remained faithful. In prekatrina new orleans, amanda salassi is the chaperone for her daughters sixth grade field trip when her daughters best friend goes missing, sending her family into a downward spiral of grief, while amanda goes on a personal journey in search of the girl, and answers. Cassandra king, bestselling author of the sunday wife deeply emotional, moving and full of amazing imagery, cantrells latest is a triumph. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the feathered bone. The feathered bone by julie cantrell ordinary servant book. The novel explores issues of human trafficking, teen suicide, and domestic violence as it tells the story of amanda. There are poignant lines and thoughtprovoking moments, but ultimately, characterdepth is somewhat lacking and unbelievable, and the author is all over the place with the happenings of the plot. At the same time the author shares the feelings and destruction of her best friend who had gone with her into a public bathroom and lost her. Today im excited to share with you a promo about the feathered bone by julie cantrell. I have read every single book written by this author, and i can attest that she is a very talented writer. This book was recommended to me by a friend a while back, im upset i waited so long to read it.