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THE BRAVE
BY NICHOLAS EVANS
ABOUT THE BOOK:
There's little love in eight-year-old Tom Bedford's life. His parents are old and remote and the boarding school they've sent him to bristles with bullies and sadistic staff. The only comfort he gets is from his fantasy world of Cowboys and Indians. But when his sister Diane, a rising star of stage and screen, falls in love with one of his idols, the suave TV cowboy Ray Montane, Tom's life is transformed. They move to Hollywood and all his dreams seem to have come true. Soon, however, the sinister side of Tinseltown casts its shadow and a shocking act of violence changes their lives forever.
What happened all those years ago remains a secret that corrodes Tom's life and wrecks his marriage. Only when his estranged son, a US Marine, is charged with murder do the events resurface, forcing him to confront his demons. As he struggles to save his son's life, he will learn the true meaning of bravery.
Powerfully written and intensely moving, The Brave traces the legacy of violence behind the myth of the American West and explores our quest for love and identity, the fallibility of heroes and the devastating effects of family secrets.
What happened all those years ago remains a secret that corrodes Tom's life and wrecks his marriage. Only when his estranged son, a US Marine, is charged with murder do the events resurface, forcing him to confront his demons. As he struggles to save his son's life, he will learn the true meaning of bravery.
Powerfully written and intensely moving, The Brave traces the legacy of violence behind the myth of the American West and explores our quest for love and identity, the fallibility of heroes and the devastating effects of family secrets.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nicholas Evans studied law at Oxford University after serving in Africa with Voluntary Service Overseas. He then worked as a newspaper reporter, TV producer and screenwriter before writing four bestselling novels. His first book, The Horse Whisperer was made into a movie directed by Robert Redford. He lives in Devon with his wife, singer/songwriter Charlotte Gordon Cumming. Her album of songs, inspired by The Brave, can be heard at www.thebravesongs.com.
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33 comments:
I find it interesting it talks about how the old west is seen as larger than life, but the reality of it is compleletely different.I would love to read it.
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I read his book the horse whisperer.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I have several comments to make about this post. First one is that the cover of this book really ROCKS! I love western art and western movies so this cover really caught my eye! Secondly ... The Horse Whisperer is a fantastic book and likewise the movie is GREAT as well. My final comment is that after reading this review I would love to read this book. I like the statement that you may find the "true meaning of bravery." As I exit Bingo's Blog I am wondering what it would be like to one of those western heroes!
P.S. I like your "Elf on the shelf."
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This sounds like a great read.
laura.leahj@gmail dot com
This is fascinating since the West and the Old West interests me greatly. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com
This book sounds incredible. I read The horse Whisperer. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com
I enjoyed learning about this story which sounds captivating. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
The locale, the subject and the West is appealing and intriguing. thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
This book sounds intriguing...a little bit of history, a mystery, and characters that grow throughout the story.
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I havne't read any of the author's books, but I think I would enjoy The Divide. Looks like a fascinating mystery.
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+5 Swag
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Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. It sounds really good. I also read the Horse Whisper. Tore923@aol.com
Sounds like an amazing book: the fantasy world of the West then the Hollywood transformation of his life.
littleone AT shaw DOT ca
The Divide sounds like a good read as well.
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I read his book The Horse Whisperer.
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I always find it interesting to see the havoc that secrets from long past will have on the present.
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the old west sounds great!
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Watching the video that Nicolas Evans made for the book talks about why it took so long to write the book & how his perspective has changed. I love the premise of this book and will add this to my TBB pile.
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Pam
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I tweeted this giveaway.
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Love & Higs,
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I have Smoke Jumper on my TBR pile.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
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It's a shame that the boy in the story grew up with out other friends. I have been to Tinseltown and it is not all glamour. I would like to read this book because addresses the question of what is the true meaning of bravery.
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I tweeted:
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http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/? See this link for a giveaway of 'The Brave".
I would pick the 'Smoke Jumper" because I am familiar with the destruction, human and otherwise that forest fires can create. I lived in two different areas in Southern Claifornia and in both places, could see the fires in the mountains or smell and see the ash from the fires. It would take a very
brave person to be a smoke
jumper.
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The book is about the fallout from family secrets and don't we all have family secrets? Thus, it is a universal theme and quite interesting.
pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com
I'd like to win because the story sounds really compelling...a powerful mystery coupled with the volatile dynamics of a father and son relationship.
I'd like to read The Divide. Thanks for the giveaway!
sounds good-I wonder what tom's secret is?
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I wonder about the true meaning of bravery past the Hollywood hype. Would love to read this book!
Thanks for a chance to win this great book!
Best wishes,
Chanticlear1atgmaildotcom
I'd love to read The Horse Whisperer!
Thanks for a chance to win this great book!
Best wishes,
Chanticlear1atgmaildotcom
I would pick the 'Smoke Jumper" because my son's girlfriend is a firefighter and smoke jumper in Arizona. I am also familiar with the destruction, human and otherwise that forest fires can create. I have pictures of the fires in the mountains and the ash from the fires. It takes a very
brave person to be a smoke
jumper and she definately is one. I am so proud of her.
rbooth43(at)yahoo.com
I would like to read this book b/c I have always enjoyed books:
. Set in boarding schools
. About family relationships/secrets
Also. The cover is beautiful.
monagarg@yahoo.con
I visited his site and the book THE DIVIDE sounds like one I would read. I have read and seen the movie THE HORSE WHISPERER and enjoyed both.
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