Burning sky lori benton

Novel ideas will be discussing the book burning sky by lori benton. The frontier of new york in the 1780s is depicted with historical accuracy. Burning sky is a powerful account of a white woman born wilhelmina obenchain who lived as burning sky, a daughter of a mohawk clan. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Lori graciously answered a few questions i had and is also giving away a copy of the woods edge to one of my blog commenters. What first sparked your interest to write burning sky. I shall know it as a mother knows the faces of her children. Her novels transport readers to the 18th century, where she brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history, creating a melting pot of characters drawn from both sides of a turbulent and shifting frontier, brought together in the. I would give 5 stars for the story, performance, and. Author lori bentons path to publication christi corbett. Browse lori bentons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Author lori benton introduces us to a great cast of characters while keeping the action strong in every vividly drawn scene. Todays guest host is lori benton, author of burning sky. A novel of the american frontier by lori benton onsale. Burning sky north carolina digital library overdrive. Her distinct and compelling voice seizes the reader and holds them captive until the last line of this remarkable book. Burning sky has a deep message of endurance and putting aside differences. Burning sky, lori bentons novel of the american frontier, is a stunning story of 18th century, postwar new york.

Abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people. I was thoroughly impressed by the historical accuracy, and how much the author researched into the american revolution and what actually took place after the fact. At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a wounded scotsman lying in her path and she feels obliged to nurse his injuries. Abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many.

Feeling obliged to nurse his injuries, the two quickly find much has changed during her. The novel burning sky by lori benton is a fantastic novel. Coincidentally its release date was august 6th, the anniversary of the battle of oriskany, which plays an important part in the backdrop of loris book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Burning sky by lori benton abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people.

After several years of living in captivity with the mohawk people, the. A novel of the american frontier kindle edition by. Read burning sky a novel of the american frontier by lori benton available from rakuten kobo. When i began researching the 18th century history of what would become the united states, almost at once i was drawn away from the populated seaboard settings to the sparsely settled peripherythe mountain and overmountain frontierwhere cultures inevitably collided, in friendship, trade, and war. The characters, major as well as minor, are welldrawn, having a complexity that adds depth to their motives and actions. Lori benton was born and raised east of the appalachian mountains, surrounded by early american and family history going back to the 1600s. A novel of the american frontier large type large print edition by lori benton isbn. But if a reader should turn the last page of burning sky and find herself reminded that through trials and tears we have a heavenly source from which we can draw comfort, courage, and strength to help in time of need, id be thrilled. Seasons of planting corn, beans, and pumpkins as backdrops to the ripening and challenges of lives working through chaos after a war and a terrible personal tragedy.

Her historical novels transport readers to the eighteenth century, where she expertly brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history. Loris debut novel, burning sky, earned the 2014 christy award for first novel, historical, and. Lori has generously agreed to give away a signed print copy of burning sky. The british have been defeated, lives are resuming, and burning sky becomes willa obenchain againno longer a mohawk captive, but the daughter of german immigrants. Jun 1, 2015 2014 christy award winner, historical, first novel, book of the year. For those who have an interest in the american revolution or native americans, burning sky by lori benton is a gem. My thoughts about burning sky by lori benton i enjoyed this book very much and look forward to listening to more of lori bentons books. Burning sky a christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belongs abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people. Somehow we tend to forget that discrimination, racial tension, and other tribulations of our time arent really new to this country. See all books authored by lori benton, including burning sky, and the woods edge, and more on thriftbooks. A christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belong. I remember the borders of our land, though i have been gone from them nearly half the moons of my life. My thoughts about burning sky by lori benton i enjoyed this book very much and look forward to listening to more of lori benton s books. Burning sky is a powerful and hearttugging novel that i could scarcely put down.

Willa obenchain, also known as burning sky, is a woman born of white men, yet raised in the mohawk tribe. With a beautiful and lyrical voice, lori benton draws the reader into the world of her characters on the wild frontier of early america. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I would give 5 stars for the story, performance, and the overall production. Very reminiscent with strong themes of strength, courage and determination, willa is a young woman trapped by her past and yearning to be set free, but unsure how to allow. Abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa. She is the author of burning sky, the pursuit of tamsen littlejohn, and the woods edge. At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a wounded scotsman lying in her path. The 18th century new york frontier bred courage in those who survived its perils. Lori agreed to share her path to publication story with readers, and its an amazing and inspiring one. She is the author of burning sky, recipient of three christy awards. It is my pleasure to host lori benton here on britt reads fiction today.

Burning sky, lori s debut novel, was a finalist for the ecpa 2014 christian book award, and winner of the 2014 christy award for first novel, historical, and book of the year. Lori benton was raised in maryland, with southern virginia and appalachian frontier roots going back to the 1600s. This week it is my very great pleasure to celebrate debut author lori benton and her novel burning sky. Leave a comment to enter, and one winner will be randomly drawn.

With a beautiful and lyrical voice, lori benton draws the reader into the world. See more ideas about first novel, 18th century and award winner. Burning sky 9780307731470, 9780307731487 vitalsource. Lori benton books list of books by author lori benton. Benton has created a world long past, but very real to the reader.

At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a. What first sparked your interest to write burning sky a. If a reader should turn the last page of burning sky and find herself reminded that through trials and tears we have a heavenly source from which we can draw comfort, courage, and strength to help in time of need, i. Burning sky a novel of the american frontier by lori benton and publisher waterbrook press. Burning sky is a beautifully written story of courage, love, and new beginnings. A christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belongs abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a. Burning sky by lori benton overdrive rakuten overdrive. Buy burning sky by lori benton in ebook format at koorong 9780307731487. The narrator, saskia maarleveld, was superb, and the story engaging. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Lori benton was raised in maryland, with southern virginia and appalachian frontier roots generations deep. New york frontier, 1784 abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys. A novel of the american frontier audiobook by lori benton. Abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a.