A Grammy-winning lyricist and accomplished poet, Joe Henry turns his immense talent to the novel form in this moving debut. Spencer Davis and his wife Elizabeth have carved out a rewarding existence on the fierce plains of Wyoming, where they raise three sons alongside herds of cattle. But as their oldest son Luke comes of age and begins testing the boundaries of his independence, Spencer fears that their simple way of life may not be enough for Luke. "[A] wonderful book, subtle in texture, rich in sorrow."-Larry McMurtry
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"“A wonderful book, subtle in texture, rich in sorrow.”"
— Larry McMurtry, New York Times bestselling author
“Brief but brilliant…highly recommended.”
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Joe Henry received his MFA
from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, but he attributes much of his
learning to his many years as a laborer, rancher, and professional athlete. A
renowned lyricist, he has had his words performed on more than one hundred
recordings by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra and John Denver to Garth
Brooks and Rascal Flatts. In addition to his many music awards, he also
received a National Conservation Achievement Award from the National Wildlife
Federation and the Colorado Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.