The Summer Wind
Sintesi dell'editore
The Summer Wind is the second book in Monroe's Lowcountry Summer trilogy, following the New York Times best seller The Summer Girls. This series is the poignant and heartwarming story of three half-sisters and their grandmother, who is determined to help them rediscover their Southern roots and family bonds.
It's midsummer, and Eudora, nicknamed Dora, is staying at Sea Breeze, the family's ancestral home on Sullivan's Island. For years, Dora has played the role of the perfect wife and mother in a loveless marriage. Now her husband has filed for divorce, her child is diagnosed with autism, and her house is on the market. Dora's façade collapses under the weight of her grief, and she suffers "broken heart syndrome." Mamaw and the girls rally around Dora - but it's up to Dora to heal herself as she spends the summer prowling the beach, discovering the secrets of the island and her heart. This is a summer of discovery for all the women of Sea Breeze. Carson returns from Florida to face life-changing decisions, Lucille confronts a health scare, and an unexpected visitor has Harper reconsidering her life's direction.
When tropical storm winds batter the island, the women must band together and weather the tempest - both the one outside their windows and the raging sea of emotions within each of them. They must learn again what it means to be a sister. It is up to Mamaw to keep the light burning at Sea Breeze to guide the girls through the lies, the threats, and the rocky waters of indecision to home.
Cosa pensano gli ascoltatori di The Summer Wind
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Kelly Jackson
- 10/09/2016
loved it!!
I listened to it in 6 days. Mary Alice Monroe is a great author. I also love that she read the book herself. It was her words so she knew just how to read it. can't wait to listen to the next on the series.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Annie Burton
- 02/08/2018
As beautiful as the first one
This is the second book of the Lowcountry Summer series, I loved the first one and this is just as good, its very sweet and beautiful (and clean); its read by the author and she has a very soothing southern accent, it made me feel like it was Mamaw telling the story.
I feel it has the same formula than the first one, it follows the three sisters, the grandma and the maid a little bit, we have a new love story but its not focused in that.
We get to know a little more of the background story of the sisters and we see more of the little kid Nate.
I really enjoyed it, I think this series it the perfect summer read, Im already listening to the third one.
#tagsgiving #sweepstakes #audible #listeningatwork #mybooks
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Stephanie Barber-Haile
- 11/05/2018
Wonderfully written story!
This book will stay with me for a long time and I will never look at a dolphin again without thinking of this book and lovely story.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Badcarma7347
- 23/02/2017
loved it!
I grew up in South Carolina, and the description in the book takes me back. it makes me home sick & happy at the same time.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- She
- 06/11/2015
Awesomeness
Great great trilogy!! Each book continues and cover from the past books.. Loved it‼️ recommended
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Martha Finney
- 01/08/2020
Instead of turtles, we get dolphins and the legacy of alcoholism
I think this is my favorite MAM book so far! I LOVE it when she reads her own books. And I love how she weaves characters from her other series into the story lines.
This summer of 2020 is especially difficult for all of us in the US. And her beach books are my main source of summer mental health, as I sit under the New Mexico sun and just let my mind settle into the warm soft lap of the low country accents.
As an adult child of an alcoholic myself, I especially appreciate her compassionate but not indulgent treatment of what it means to cope with life and find your own way as an ACOA. So many different variations on that theme, and Mary Alice hits it square on with each of them. We’re all responsible for our choices but our choices are informed by beliefs installed in our minds by people who were struggling with life themselves. So it’s quite the adventure!
Thank you for making my summer so soft, salty and sweet!
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Amy Brooks
- 19/10/2019
Southern charm
Beautiful story with a tremendous amount of southern charm. I feel like I know each of these characters personally. Excited to read the final book.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Catie
- 28/08/2015
Great easy read
What made the experience of listening to The Summer Wind the most enjoyable?
I like the story line. Gets a little slow sometimes
What did you like best about this story?
I like the charcters. I want to know what happens next.
Which character – as performed by Mary Alice Monroe – was your favorite?
Not sure
Who was the most memorable character of The Summer Wind and why?
All 3 sisters