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Remembering: A Novel (Port William) Audiobook
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It is 1976 and Andy Catlett, farmer and agricultural journalist, is walking the streets of San Francisco at dawn. In the eight months since losing his right hand to a corn-picking machine, he has also lost himself. Two thousand miles from his home in Kentucky, he begins to remember people, the land, and the comfort of knowing his place intimately. Andy's reveries evoke a membership governed by the principles of humanity and love. Inspiring and eye-opening, Remembering follows Andy's journey out of darkness and into the warm light of community.
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"Probably Berry's most introspective novel, exploring the interior landscape of protagonist Andy Catlett who is dealing with the depression that ensues following the loss of his right hand in a corn picker, and his sense of estrangement from place when he finds himself in a hotel room in San Francisco. Berry's poetic prose and creative use of an immediate tense invites the reader to proceed slowly through this brief, but rich and rewarding novel. And I agree with Dan Hudnut that the introductory poem is stunning - one of Berry's finest."
— Mhurst (4 out of 5 stars)
Remembering Listener Reviews
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" The book was hard to read at first because the protagonist's pain was so deep but it got better as the guy resolved some of his issues. I liked it in the end. "
— Jane, 2/20/2014 -
" This was a good book, but it was really melancholy...probably better to read in the summertime than in the dead of winter:) "
— Jenn, 2/4/2014 -
" Awesome intro to Berry's fiction, about self-acceptance, community, and of course, agrarian wisdom. "
— Longfellow, 2/4/2014 -
" Not my favorite Wendell Berry but very good just the same. Berry always uses his simple way with words to weave a beautiful story. "
— Jan, 2/3/2014 -
" A truly GREAT book about memories and how we capture and store them into our minds. Story set in San Francisco, my dream city. "
— Mary, 1/31/2014 -
" Remembering...what is truly important through all the years of life..simple, but not trite. "
— Laurie, 1/27/2014 -
" great book, powerful imagery. this is my first berry -- i've long known him as one of our great pastoralists, and finally taken a look. i was impressed. a truly gifted writer. "
— Shawn, 1/25/2014 -
" I think I probably should not read the last book in a Wendell Berry series first. Either that or I should become more perceptive first. "
— Kristen, 1/23/2014 -
" This book has a lot of advices about go on... about how you live with your past and the consecuences and how you enjoy your present ang you expect the future paciently... "
— Gema, 1/14/2014 -
" One of the best. Ever. Simple. Eloquent. The sturggle of the human being. Wendell Berry captures the essence of being human in a way that is easily identifiable in each of us at one time or another. Read this book. "
— Colette, 1/6/2014 -
" This was my first Berry novel, and I liked his sleepy style, the way he just sort of leads you through the book like a walk in the park. I will be back for more walks with Mr. Berry. "
— Tim, 12/31/2013 -
" This book spoke to my soul. I read it in two days. I wish I had known before reading the book that it is part of a series. I will now be starting at the beginning and I can promise you I will be deeply sucked into this series until I've read every book. "
— Laityfamily, 12/8/2013 -
" This was my first Berry novel, and I liked his sleepy style, the way he just sort of leads you through the book like a walk in the park. I will be back for more walks with Mr. Berry. "
— Mr., 12/2/2013 -
" I've been reading Berry's poetry and essays for years, and was glad to find that he brings the same philosophical bent, poetic expression and and naturalist spirituality to his novel writing. "
— Maughn, 9/4/2013 -
" Not my recommendation for a first foray into the stories of Port William, but a beautiful, thoughtful novel that has a different edge than the others. "
— Kristen, 8/29/2013 -
" Micah gave me this book right after I found out my precious Mimi had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was out of print and he found a hardback used copy for me- it was so beautiful, and will always be dear to me because of who gave it to me and why. "
— Kristen, 6/19/2013 -
" Eight months after Andy lost his hand in a farm accident he travels to San Francisco and is finally able to reconcile his past, present and future by remembering. "
— Catherine, 6/1/2013 -
" Interesting journey of a man through his family's past to learn about himself. The flashbacks are a little confusing at times. "
— Jane, 3/28/2013 -
" Way too slow - didn't really enjoy it and I don't think that I finished it. Unlike other books of Berry's that I've read before. "
— Heather, 3/26/2013 -
" One of his early novels, the geographically journey of the main character parallels his spiritual journey in a powerful story. "
— Kenny, 11/6/2012 -
" So, so beautiful. I'm always experiencing that live-off-the-city-live-off-the-land wrestle, and I don't know anybody who voices that better than Wendell Berry. "
— Amanda, 8/17/2012 -
" Loved this little novel. Perfect! "
— Tim, 11/8/2011 -
" Great story about a one-handed farmer/journalist who is remembering things and possibly dreaming and/or speculating? The fact that I have to use the word possibly is the only reason I didn't give it more stars. "
— Catherine, 7/31/2011 -
" I've been reading Berry's poetry and essays for years, and was glad to find that he brings the same philosophical bent, poetic expression and and naturalist spirituality to his novel writing. "
— Maughn, 4/29/2011 -
" The book was hard to read at first because the protagonist's pain was so deep but it got better as the guy resolved some of his issues. I liked it in the end.<br/> "
— Jane, 4/21/2011 -
" Not my favorite Wendell Berry but very good just the same. Berry always uses his simple way with words to weave a beautiful story. "
— Jan, 1/11/2011 -
" Interesting journey of a man through his family's past to learn about himself. The flashbacks are a little confusing at times. "
— Jane, 9/9/2010 -
" Way too slow - didn't really enjoy it and I don't think that I finished it. Unlike other books of Berry's that I've read before. "
— Heather, 9/3/2010 -
" I love Wendell Berry. This book causes pondering, yearning, and gives a person a determination to go on. "
— Jackson, 8/10/2010 -
" This book spoke to my soul. I read it in two days. I wish I had known before reading the book that it is part of a series. I will now be starting at the beginning and I can promise you I will be deeply sucked into this series until I've read every book. <br/> "
— Laityfamily, 2/6/2010 -
" Not my recommendation for a first foray into the stories of Port William, but a beautiful, thoughtful novel that has a different edge than the others. "
— Kristen, 12/4/2009 -
" First read: August 2009<br/>Second read: December 2010 "
— Jacek, 8/7/2009 -
" Eight months after Andy lost his hand in a farm accident he travels to San Francisco and is finally able to reconcile his past, present and future by remembering. "
— Catherine, 4/11/2009 -
" Micah gave me this book right after I found out my precious Mimi had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was out of print and he found a hardback used copy for me- it was so beautiful, and will always be dear to me because of who gave it to me and why. "
— Kristen, 3/20/2009 -
" This was a good book, but it was really melancholy...probably better to read in the summertime than in the dead of winter:) "
— Jenn, 1/21/2009 -
" Loved this little novel. Perfect! "
— Tim, 12/8/2008
About Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry was born in Henry County, Kentucky, in 1934, and lives and farms with his wife, Tanya Berry, close to the place of his birth. A poet, critic, storyteller, and activist, he has written more than fifty books. He is the recipient of The National Humanities Medal, awarded by President Barack Obama, and was named The Jefferson Lecturer for 2012. He is a winner of the Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
About Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.