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It was a wonderful summer, a great memory, the kind of love everybody ought to have. It changed my life -- or almost did -- and I think about it more than I should, but that was a long time ago.
In the summer of 1955, Madison Lee "Bobo" Murphy was a waiter at the Catskills' Pine hill inn, where the eccentric Avrum Feldman became his unlikely friend. A rural Southerner on his exciting first journey north, Bobo learned from Avrum that each life is marked by one grand, undeniable moment of change that never stops mattering. It came for Bobo in his first meeting with Amy Lourie, the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. But for a wealthy Jewish girl and a Georgia farm boy, the summer had to end, leaving Bobo to learn another painful lesson.
Now thirty-eight years later, Avrum's death beckons Bobo to the Catskills once more. When Amy unexpectedly appears, they discover that two lifetimes and a thousand Catskills sunsets stand between who they were and who they have become -- until mysteriously, miraculously, Bobo hears the dreams of his youth, of the young man who went forth and became part of a love larger than himself....
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"I found the voice a little disconcerting as it didn't sound particularly southern to me, but overall I was caught on this book from page one. "
— Shira (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Today I finished Shadow Dong by Terry Kay. I hated finishing it. I laughed out loud, chuckled and felt very thoughtful at times as I read it. It surprised me and pleased me…This book was such a joy.”
— Barbara Bush -
“Shadow Song is a rare and beautiful book.”
— Anne Rivers Siddons, New York Times bestselling author -
“Terry Kay’s new novel is just like a wonderful meal…rich, satisfying and delicious!”
— Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling author -
“Shadow Song [is] so good…Remarkably open…Filled with grace, intelligence, and tender humor.”
— Dallas Morning News -
“A heartwarming story.
— Orlando Sentinel -
“An absolutely enchanted and lyrical testimonial to the indomitable spirit of friendship and the tenacity of true love.”
— Booklist
Shadow Song Listener Reviews
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" I love this book with all my heart. One of my all-time favorites. "
— Sheila, 9/2/2013 -
" Quick red. Nostalgic. Sad because so many years wasted. "
— Gloria, 7/24/2013 -
" great read- kinda slow but great "
— Bridget, 2/12/2013 -
" I am reminded of the film "Dirty Dancing." "
— Jewelslang, 6/14/2012 -
" wonderful storyteller - "
— Kathryn, 6/5/2012 -
" I found the voice a little disconcerting as it didn't sound particularly southern to me, but overall I was caught on this book from page one. "
— Shira, 5/23/2012 -
" One of my favorite books EVER.... "
— Christine, 3/17/2012 -
" One of the best love stories I have ever read! "
— Juli, 2/2/2012 -
" This was a total waste of time. Didn't even bother finishing it. "
— Julie, 3/29/2011 -
" A beautifully written story about love, life, and second chances. One of my all-time-favorite books. "
— Muddy, 3/25/2011 -
" great read- kinda slow but great "
— Bridget, 3/18/2011 -
" One of the best love stories I have ever read! "
— Juli, 9/16/2009 -
" A beautifully written story about love, life, and second chances. One of my all-time-favorite books. "
— Muddy, 11/17/2008 -
" This was a total waste of time. Didn't even bother finishing it. "
— Julie, 4/24/2008
About Terry Kay
Terry Kay’s novels include Taking Lottie Home,The Runaway, Shadow Song, and the now-classic To Dance with the White Dog, twice nominated for the American Booksellers Book of the Year Award and winner of the Southeastern Library Association Book of the Year Award. He lives with his family in Athens, Georgia.