Without Words

by Lisa Gurine

It’s amazing what people will tell you when you don’t speak yourself. Shadow, an orphan who attached herself to an immigrant family on a boat to America in 1881, suffered an unknown trauma that left her mute. As a child and a young woman, she becomes an integral part of her South Dakota prairie community. Secrets, quirks of character, and personal tragedies are safe with Shadow, who provides wordless, non-judgemental support to the fascinating characters who move in and out of her life. Shadow’s perspective, written as her life wanes, immerses readers in the heartwarming and heartwrenching experiences of the brave, noble, and not-so-noble immigrants who struggled to establish a foothold on the harsh prairie landscape. Eventually Shadow comes to understand that, a life without words is not a life without significance.

Genres: Fiction

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2020

Reviews

[Scott A. Norby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful writing that keeps you wrapped up in the story

This is not my usual genre of books, but I was wrapped up in the story emotionally. I couldn't put it down, I had to know what was going to happen. The writer paints a very visual picture of all of the characters in the story.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stories reminded me of the tales my mom used to tell about life in a small town in South Dakota. Lisa captured the spirit of the immigrants who settled in South Dakota.

[Rkraai · Rating 5 out of 5]

My family is from South Dakota and meeting these characters was like spending a few minutes with people who have been gone for so many years.

[Lisa Gurine · Rating 5 out of 5]

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