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From the New York Times bestselling author of Prayers for Sale comes a powerful novel about the intersection of redemption, forgiveness, and love....On a spring afternoon in 1920, Swandyke-a small town near Colorado's Tenmile Range-is changed forever. Just moments after four o'clock, a large split of snow separates from Jubilee Mountain high above the tiny hamlet and hurtles down the rocky slope, enveloping everything in its path. Meet the residents whose lives this tragedy touches: Lucy and Dolly Patch, two sisters long estranged by a shocking betrayal. Joe Cobb, Swandyke's only black resident, whose love for his daughter forces him to flee Alabama. Then there's Grace Foote, who hides secrets and scandal that belie her genteel facade. And Minder Evans, a Civil War veteran who considers cowardice his greatest sin. Finally, there's Essie Snowball, born Esther Schnable to conservative Jewish parents, who now works as a prostitute and hides her child's parentage from the world. Fate, chance, and perhaps divine providence all collide in the everyday lives of these people. And ultimately, no one is without sin, no one's soul is whiter than snow, and no one is without the need for forgiveness. A quintessential American voice and a writer of exquisite historical detail, Sandra Dallas illuminates the resilience of the human spirit in her newest novel.
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"I love Sandra Dallas's books. They're so easily readable, but they aren't sappy romances or your typical chicklit, so there's no guilt! In this one, set yet again in Colorado, you learn from the beginning that an avalanche has swept up nine children and only four survive. Then she switched over to long stories about the parents of each of these kids, which kind of annoyed me, but when they started pulling kids out of the snow and I found myself pulling for some of the parents, you kind of realize what she was doing. Is one parent more or less deserving of a miracle based on the life they've led?? It was an interesting thing to think about."
— Tiffany (4 out of 5 stars)
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“In the capable hands of Sandra Dallas, readers are treated to a race-against-the-clock adventure tale as well as an intricate history of the early twentieth century in the still slightly untamed west.”
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“Dallas’…latest truly leaves a mark on readers’ souls. Using her hallmark clean, clear prose, Dallas portrays the gamut of emotions her characters experience and delivers a quietly eloquent and powerful story about how a town reacts to a devastating tragedy. This is a book that resonates with those who want to be touched.”
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“[Dallas’] sense of time and place is pitch perfect and her affection for her characters infectious.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Selected for the April 2010 Indie Next List
Whiter Than Snow Listener Reviews
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" Couldn't put this one down. I was so intrigued with the characters & how it would all come together in the end. I loved the overall theme of kindness and how tragedy can bring the most different of people together. (sad that it takes tragedy but such is life!). This is the second of her novels I've read and look forward to more. "
— Stefanie, 2/20/2014 -
" I liked the way it was several different storie that then come together. Easy light reading. Good for a plane or a beach. "
— Jenna, 2/9/2014 -
" I liked this book; I've liked all her books but it was sad. It's hard to read a book knowing that children are going to die. Good but not a "feel good" read. "
— Beth, 2/8/2014 -
" I really admire Sandra Dallas' storytelling capabilities. I just wish she didn't have feel a need to include a (reluctant) mining town prostitute in about half of her books. "
— Terrah, 1/31/2014 -
" A great, easy read. I cruised through it in a few days and really enjoyed it. In a small Colorado town in 1920 an avalanche occurs trapping 9 small children on their way home from school. It then goes on to tell the back stories of each of the 6 parents whose children are trapped so you understand why they live there and where they are coming from. Then it shows how they all come together during the crisis. This was our book club book but I will now go and check out more of her books! "
— Tiffunny, 1/28/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book about an avalanche which affected a small Colorado mining town. The character development was very good and the story line was interesting and flowed well. I enjoy most of Sandra Dallas' books. "
— Lolly, 1/11/2014 -
" One of my favorites from Sandra Dallas. I fell in love with the characters. "
— Dory, 1/10/2014 -
" I love Sandra Dallas, but this book was just too sad. I won't be passing it on. "
— Janet, 1/3/2014 -
" Loved this book! A marvelous job just like with Prayers for Sale. "
— Candi, 12/30/2013 -
" I enjoyed listening to this book. Sandra Dallas always does a great job of interweaving her characters' stories to make an interesting conclusion. The ending of this book was full of hope. "
— Susan, 12/5/2013 -
" A tragedy is about to occur in a small mining town in mounttains of CO. Ms. Dallas artfully weaves together the lives of the people who are there on that fateful day. Well done! "
— Nancy, 11/11/2013 -
" I really liked this book. I like how the author brings all of the characters together in the ending. Would give it 4 1/2 stars. "
— Bridget, 9/16/2013 -
" If you like a book that has good character development, this would be a good choice. "
— Kathy, 9/7/2013 -
" Read this book right after I came from a trip to Colorado and felt like I was still there. Historical fiction about an avalanche in 1920. "
— Camille, 7/22/2013 -
" Very good story about life in a mountain gold mining town in 1920. "
— Theresa, 7/2/2013 -
" At first I didn't think I was going to be able to get into this book but after the first chapter I couldn't put it down. What a great story with interesting characters. It was sad, but still a good read. "
— Kim, 4/29/2013 -
" More vignette than story. The novel largely discusses the histories of the adults whose children are caught in an avalanche versus the incident of the avalache itself. The major themes of the novel: loss, forgiveness, redemption, and coping. "
— Pamela, 9/6/2012 -
" Great story of a local author. Loved reading about landmarks in CO. Most f the book describes the background of the parents of the children that got caught in the avalanche. Everything is wrapped up in a mostly happy ending at then end. Loved the flow of the book. I will read more by this author. "
— Liz, 3/14/2012 -
" An intriguing read as always. Sandra Dallas never disappoints. Beautifully written. Sad but not maudlin. Memorable characters. "
— Janet, 12/11/2011 -
" This random pick form the library shelf proved to be very enjoyable to listen to. Compelling story of life and loss in a Colorado mining town set in the 1920s. "
— Marita, 5/21/2011 -
" An intriguing read as always. Sandra Dallas never disappoints. Beautifully written. Sad but not maudlin. Memorable characters. "
— Janet, 5/7/2011 -
" Story of a mining town in Colorado that has an avalanche. 9 children caught in the avalanche and the stories leading up to the event.<br/><br/>Not my favorite Sandra Dallas book, bur it was ok. "
— Kim, 5/6/2011 -
" didn't enjoy this as much as i did tallgrass. found this one just so/so "
— Jeanne, 5/2/2011 -
" I became so emotionally involved with the charaters that when I reached the half-way point I could not put the book down until I'd finished it. Thanks to my niece who rated it highly. "
— Lorna, 4/29/2011 -
" Very good story about life in a mountain gold mining town in 1920. "
— Theresa, 4/24/2011 -
" I enjoyed listening to this book. Sandra Dallas always does a great job of interweaving her characters' stories to make an interesting conclusion. The ending of this book was full of hope. "
— Susan, 4/18/2011 -
" Ok. Not her best book but still a good read. "
— Charlene, 4/18/2011 -
" I liked this book; I've liked all her books but it was sad. It's hard to read a book knowing that children are going to die. Good but not a "feel good" read. "
— Beth, 4/11/2011 -
" This book was very moving, mainly because of the way people's lives changed through the shared tragedy that brought out the best in them. "
— Sandie, 4/10/2011 -
" Just found Sandra Dallas' books. This is a must read. Excellent "
— Margaret, 3/30/2011 -
" This is a great story. Its very tragic and I cried, but overall it's good. I loved the in-depth views into the characters' pasts. I guess it's true that we all have secrets that we keep hidden from the world around us. "
— Wendy, 3/27/2011
About Sandra Dallas
Sandra Dallas, dubbed “a quintessential American voice” in Vogue magazine, is the author of over a dozen novels, including Prayers for Sale, a New York Times bestseller, and Tallgrass, many translated into a dozen languages and optioned for films. She is a six-time winner of the Willa Award and four-time winner of the Spur Award. She was a Business Week reporter for twenty-five years, covering the Rocky Mountain region, and began writing fiction in 1990.
About Ali Ahn
Ali Ahn is a film, television, and voice actor. Her acting credits include appearances on Law & Order, Ugly Betty, White Collar, and Zero Hour. She has also narrated numerous audio books, such as Honolulu by Alan Brennert, This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen, Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas, and Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart.