Fly Like a Bird
Jana Zinser
A coming-of-age story of a young white girl who fights racism and betrayal as she tries to unravel the truth about her parents’ deaths and escape the town that lied to her.
"Fly Like a Bird presents plot and subplot lines compelling enough to keep the reader turning the pages, and heart racing at times. . . Those who populate the story are colorful, loving, hateful, sad, evil, heroic and courageous, but never stereotypical . . ." - Verified Reviewer
Ivy, a young girl growing up in a small town in the 70s where everyone knows everything, discovers her family and the people in her town are keeping secrets about the night a car crash killed her parents.
The secrets she uncovers and her efforts to leave the town that lied to her, force Ivy to confront betrayal, death, racism, and the meaning of family.
"I actually lived this book. Took me 8 hours to read it. Couldn't put it down. I'd recommend it to everyone. It doesn't matter where you were born and raised, home is really where your family lives, related or not." - Verified reviewer.
"This was a great read! The author really dived deep into topics of racism, domestic violence, sexuality and the impact of family secrets via a young girl that loses her parents. This was well written and an enjoyable read - Goodreads review.
". . . I am pleased to recommend this noir-style Iowa historical to friends and family. It is an interesting read, telling tales of what it takes to make-or-break a family . . ." - Bonnye, Netgalley and Goodreads reviews
Duration - 11h 37m.
Author - Jana Zinser.
Narrator - Amy Rose Scott.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2019 Jana Zinser ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Jana Zinser
Amy Rose Scott
Boutique of Quality Books Publishing
English Audiobooks
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Description:
A coming-of-age story of a young white girl who fights racism and betrayal as she tries to unravel the truth about her parents’ deaths and escape the town that lied to her. "Fly Like a Bird presents plot and subplot lines compelling enough to keep the reader turning the pages, and heart racing at times. . . Those who populate the story are colorful, loving, hateful, sad, evil, heroic and courageous, but never stereotypical . . ." - Verified Reviewer Ivy, a young girl growing up in a small town in the 70s where everyone knows everything, discovers her family and the people in her town are keeping secrets about the night a car crash killed her parents. The secrets she uncovers and her efforts to leave the town that lied to her, force Ivy to confront betrayal, death, racism, and the meaning of family. "I actually lived this book. Took me 8 hours to read it. Couldn't put it down. I'd recommend it to everyone. It doesn't matter where you were born and raised, home is really where your family lives, related or not." - Verified reviewer. "This was a great read! The author really dived deep into topics of racism, domestic violence, sexuality and the impact of family secrets via a young girl that loses her parents. This was well written and an enjoyable read - Goodreads review. ". . . I am pleased to recommend this noir-style Iowa historical to friends and family. It is an interesting read, telling tales of what it takes to make-or-break a family . . ." - Bonnye, Netgalley and Goodreads reviews Duration - 11h 37m. Author - Jana Zinser. Narrator - Amy Rose Scott. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2019 Jana Zinser ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Dedication
Duration:00:02:13
Authors Notes
Duration:00:00:35
Prologue
Duration:00:02:52
PART I - A FAMILY OF SORTS (1966)
Duration:00:00:11
CHAPTER 1 - BEST LEFT UNSAID
Duration:00:09:29
CHAPTER 2 - THE SANDWICH WAR
Duration:00:18:37
CHAPTER 3 - THE COOKIE JAR VIOLATION
Duration:00:07:10
CHAPTER 4 - SPOOKS
Duration:00:11:35
CHAPTER 5 - EAVESDROPPING ISN'T POLITE
Duration:00:18:36
CHAPTER 6 - THRASHER'S POND
Duration:00:26:08
CHAPTER 7 - THE DUMP
Duration:00:19:45
CHAPTER 8 - THE DEVIL'S PICTURES
Duration:00:14:12
PART II - FINDING HER WAY HOME (1970-1971)
Duration:00:00:15
CHAPTER 9 - THE GARDEN HOE
Duration:00:17:56
CHAPTER 10 - THE DOLL BABY ON MULBERRY STREET
Duration:00:16:19
CHAPTER 11 - ANOTHER HOLIDAY TAINTED BY DISCORD
Duration:00:26:43
CHAPTER 12 - THE BARBERSHOP
Duration:00:11:46
CHAPTER 13 - THE ROSIE PROJECT
Duration:00:10:56
CHAPTER 14 - MUSHROOM HUNTING
Duration:00:09:43
CHAPTER 15 - THE SUPREME COURT SAID YOU COULD
Duration:00:15:32
PART III - MISCHIEF, TRICKERY, AND DISAPPOINTMENT (1975-1976)
Duration:00:00:14
CHAPTER 16 - THE COFFEY SHOP
Duration:00:13:16
CHAPTER 17 - THE DUSTY LIBRARY
Duration:00:12:12
CHAPTER 18 - THE CORN QUICKSAND
Duration:00:20:20
CHAPTER 19 - WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM
Duration:00:20:48
CHAPTER 20 - DEADMAN'S WOODS
Duration:00:23:32
CHAPTER 21 - THE LAWN CREATURES
Duration:00:17:13
CHAPTER 22 - THE GREAT PURPLE DOG
Duration:00:14:20
CHAPTER 23 - THE RAIN STOPPED
Duration:00:14:34
CHAPTER 24 - LEAVING COFFEY
Duration:00:18:45
PART IV - HEARTS HAVE NO SKIN COLOR (1979-1980)
Duration:00:00:16
CHAPTER 25 - LOSING TOUCH
Duration:00:15:47
CHAPTER 26 - THE WOMAN AT THE WINDOW
Duration:00:11:41
CHAPTER 27 - THE BETRAYAL
Duration:00:04:40
CHAPTER 28 - THE DEATH GRIP OF LOVE
Duration:00:15:58
CHAPTER 29 - EVERY ENDING CREATES A BEGINNING
Duration:00:16:19
CHAPTER 30 - PATTY'S DAY OUT
Duration:00:16:57
PART V - THE GREAT HEREAFTER (1984-1985)
Duration:00:00:14
CHAPTER 31 - PREPARING FOR DEATH
Duration:00:21:29
CHAPTER 32 - IVY VISITS HER PAST
Duration:00:15:11
CHAPTER 33 - A CHILD IS WORTH SOME TROUBLE
Duration:00:18:24
CHAPTER 34 - THE RESCUE
Duration:00:33:25
CHAPTER 35 - PLAY THE HAND THAT'S DEALT
Duration:00:09:07
CHAPTER 36 - ROSE HILL
Duration:00:11:43
CHAPTER 37 - SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY HOME
Duration:00:19:37
CHAPTER 38 - WILL THE NIGHT EVER END
Duration:00:07:22
PART VI - THE RETURN OF THE BIRDS (1985-1986)
Duration:00:00:12
CHAPTER 39 - THE GERIATRIC SCUFFLE
Duration:00:19:54
CHAPTER 40 - THE BENCHES
Duration:00:14:28
CHAPTER 41 - THE VANISHING OF THE GHOSTS
Duration:00:06:06
CHAPTER 42 - THE HALLOWEEN HEIST
Duration:00:09:41
CHAPTER 43 - FINDING YOUR SPIRIT
Duration:00:09:20
CHAPTER 44 - NOTHING WORSE THAN BEING CAUCASIAN
Duration:00:05:05
CHAPTER 45 - THE PIES
Duration:00:07:36
CHAPTER 46 - THE WINGS OF HOPE
Duration:00:06:27
RECIPE FOR ANGEL PIE
Duration:00:02:09
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Duration:00:00:44
OTHER BOOKS BY JANA ZINSER
Duration:00:01:10
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:15