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Title: Bodies of Water: Short Fiction by Rosanne Cash ISBN: 0-380-72944-X Publisher: Quill Pub. Date: 01 April, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Five stars for "Shelly's Voices" alone...
Comment: It is true that in her first book of short stories, Rosanne Cash writes about the experiences of women...childbirth, relationships, the passage of time. However, I find it interesting that reviewers write with praise about the "stories of womanhood" in such a cliched and politically correct choice of words, and yet suggest that some of stories are "show-biz confessions". "The Dinner" is praised as the one of the stongest stories, yet I find that although it may be cleverly written, it is self-conscious and somewhat stiff. Her most eloquent and exquisite stories, by far, are born when she dares to reach deep, deep down and write with heartbreaking beauty about the spirit and soul of childhood, the fine line we all walk between "normal" and "insane" (though we are so busy not wanting to admit it), and not only the true bond so obviously present with her own daughters, but to that creature most of us have lost touch with, the innocent, the wounded one, the Deity. For me, "Shelly's Voices" is one of the strongest pieces, simply because it is the most naked, the least "consciously writerish". In that series of tableaux, Cash touches upon the truth of everything, she touches the truth about the deepest wound of all, our brutal separation from our natural sense of entitlement to love and safety, and the consequences we suffer as a result of that. Although there are many other sensitive and lovely moments in the book, and some amusing ones, and some wise ones, "Shelly's Voices" alone is worth the price...the full price. Too bad to see this book reduced to the 97 cent bin...
Rating: 5
Summary: Keeping her head above the water!
Comment: Though I must admit that I was one of the skeptical ones about how much I could enjoy this book, Rosie surprised me with her gift for writing that extends beyond her music. The book is short; only 133 pages long and contains nine shorts written about life, from a woman's point of view. My personal favorites are "The Arc of Lonliness," "Bodies of Water," "A Week At The Gore," and "Dinner." The other reviews go a little deeper into what the stories are about, so at the risk of not being repetitive, I won't go nto that. I'll only say that if you get a chance to track down a copy of this book, do not miss out. I am now seeking out her second collection!
Rating: 5
Summary: A Thinking Woman's Book of Short Stories
Comment: This book proves that Roseanne Cash is not only a prolific songwriter, but also a gifted writer. She gives the reader brief glimpses into the lives of everyday women with depth, insight, and feeling. The stories are timeless and since purchasing this collection several years ago, I have re read more than once and they are always fresh. Women are presented as strong and capable and knowing. I look forward to Roseanne Cash writing another collection.
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Title: Songs Without Rhyme : Prose By Celebrated Songwriters by Rosanne Cash ISBN: 0786862777 Publisher: Hyperion Pub. Date: 21 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title:10 Song Demo ASIN: B000002TW4 Publisher: Capitol Pub. Date: 02 April, 1996 List Price(USD): $11.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $11.98 |
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Title: Penelope Jane : A Fairy's Tale by Rosanne Cash ISBN: 006027543X Publisher: Joanna Cotler Pub. Date: 16 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title:Somewhere in the Stars: Rhythm & Romance ASIN: B00008J2OI Publisher: Raven [Australia] Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $21.98 |
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Title:King's Record Shop ASIN: B0000026BA Publisher: Sony Pub. Date: 25 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $9.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $9.98 |
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