BOOK BRIEF

One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder

Brian Doyle
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One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Brian Doyle

One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder by Brian Doyle is a reflective collection of essays celebrating the extraordinary within the ordinary. Through vivid storytelling in pieces like "Joyas Voladoras" and "The Creature Beyond the Mountains," Doyle invites readers to appreciate life’s simple moments and embrace a sense of wonder and gratitude.

Contemplative

Emotional

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.7

3,200 ratings

93%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brian Doyle's One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder enchants readers with its lyrical prose and profound reflections on life's beauty. Reviewers praise Doyle's gift for transforming ordinary moments into spiritual revelations, though some feel the essays can verge on sentimentality. Overall, the collection is celebrated for its heartfelt, contemplative nature, offering a joyous exploration of wonder.

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Who Should Read One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder?

Readers who cherish One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder by Brian Doyle are likely to enjoy lyrical and contemplative prose that celebrates life's beauty. Fans of Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and Mary Oliver's poetry, known for exploring nature and existence, will appreciate Doyle's thoughtful reflections on wonder and awe.

4.7

3,200 ratings

93%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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