The weight of silence is a book written by heather gudenkauf. Tess gerritsen, new york times bestselling author of the keepsake. Heather gudenkauf is one of those rare writers who can tell a tale with the skill of a poet while simultaneously cranking up the suspense until its unbearable. Explore books by heather gudenkauf with our selection at. Below is a list of heather gudenkaufs books in order of when they were originally released. At one month of age, her family returned to the rosebud indian reservation in south dakota where her father was. Shifting from past to present with each of the characterscallies experience, petra her best friend, martinpetras father, antoniacallies mother. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Heather gudenkauf graduated from the university of iowa with a degree in elementary education and for the past sixteen years has worked with elementary children.
When a tragic accident leaves nurse amelia winn deaf, she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that mattersher job, her husband, david, and her stepdaughter, nora. Unfortunately, these arent as easy to find as one might think. Gudenkauf crafts wonderfully suspenseful novels, and i was hopeful shed create a deaf heroine i could. The weight of silence is a tense and profoundly emotional story of a parents worst nightmare, told with compassion and honesty. Heather gudenkauf has 14 books on goodreads with 316544 ratings. The weight of silence is heather gudenkaufs debut novel, and. The girls are fully developed without being precious, and even the secondary characters are wonderfully crafted. For twelveyearold cora landry and her friends violet and. The weight of silence is a tense and profoundly emotional story of a parents worst. This novel was published by the mira publishing house in the year 2008. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf youtube. New york times bestselling author diane chamberlain on the weight of silence deeply.
Click to read more about the weight of silence by heather gudenkauf. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf, paperback. Jan 24, 2011 the weight of silence is heather gudenkaufs debut novel, and its a major achievement. There are simply too many good books in the worldand too little timeto spin our wheels delving into something that doesnt hook us. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Heather gudenkauf is the edgar award nominated, new york times and usa today bestselling author of the weight of silence, these things hidden and not a sound. Heather gudenkaufs novel the weight of silence is a nearly perfect book with a major flaw. Petra is callies best friend and acts as callies voice.
I cant wait for heather new book that is due out in june 2014. The weight of silence heather gudenkauf farm lane books. The weight of silence is the final book in the tv book clubs summer reads selection and as im drawn to books about families in crisis i decided to give it a try the book follows two families who wake one morning to discover that their 7yearold daughters have disappeared. Heather gudenkauf is the new york times bestselling author of the weight of silence. There is calli, petra, ben, antonia, martin, fielda, deputy. What does the title the weight of silence mean to you. She loved the crunch of fall leaves beneath her new shoes as she walked to the bus stop, and she loved her teachers, every single one.
Books by heather gudenkauf heather gudenkauf average rating 3. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf book cover, description, publication history. One of the initial novels written by author heather gudenkauf in her writing career is titled as the weight of silence. I have a houseful of other commitments, some books just take longer to. Calli, fearful of the forest after her ordeal, asked her mother if she ever got scared when walking in the woods. As the story opens, calli has to go to the bathroom, but she is scared to go downstairs because her father might be there and see her.
The weight of silence mira by heather gudenkauf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The weight of silence paperback july 28 2009 by heather gudenkauf author 4. When calli, a sevenyearold selective mute and her sevenyearold best friend go missing, an investigation ensues. Heather gudenkauf new york times bestselling author not a. I couldnt put it down, i just had to get to the ending and see how the story would unfold. But calli knew that adults would gather in school conference rooms to discuss her. A good book should draw you in right from the start. The weight of silence is heather gudenkaufs debut novel, and its a major achievement. Not a sound gripped me and held me tight until the very last pageand im still shivering. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf teen ink. Heather gudenkauf is one of my favorite new authors, and not a sound explains why. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf fantastic fiction. Currently, along with writing, heather is an instructional coach, an educator who provides teachers with curricular, student, and professional development support.
Heather gudenkauf is an edgar award nominated, new york times and usa today bestselling author. Sevenyearold calli clark is sweet, gentle, a dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by tragedy that pulled her deep into silence as a toddler. Both are seven years old and have been missing for at least sixteen hours calli clark is a dreamer. So, when i heard about not a sound, the latest novel from author heather gudenkauf, i was eager to get my hands on it. Buy the weight of silence by heather gudenkauf from waterstones today. Heather lives in iowa with her husband, three children and dog. Tess gerritsen, new york times bestselling author of the keepsake the weight of silence is a cleverly crafted exercise in sustaining tension. Sevenyearold calli clark hasnt spoken a word in the three y. She writes so well, the characters are really well drawn and the subject matter is so interesting. Having been born with a profound unilateral hearing impairment, heather tended to use books as a retreat and escape the world around her. Heather gudenkauf books list of books by heather gudenkauf. Tbefore calli and petras disappearance, the willow creek woods was a haven for calli, ben, and toni. Discount prices on books by heather gudenkauf, including titles like before she was found.
Heather gudenkauf books list of books by author heather. Heather was born in wagner, south dakota, the youngest of six children. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking, and running. I have now reed all three of heather gudenkauf books and this was by far my favourite.
When you begin this book, be sure you have the time to finish it because, like me. The point of view shifts between characters, and she manages each perspective with masterful skill. See all books authored by heather gudenkauf, including the weight of silence, and these things hidden, and more on. Heather gudenkauf skillfully weaves an explosive tale of suspense and ultimately, the healing power of love. How does the title relate to each of the main characters lives. Books by heather gudenkauf author of the weight of silence. Mar 27, 2018 a good book should draw you in right from the start. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf published in 2009 by mira pages. Heather gudenkauf new york bestselling author novelist. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf masterfully written and beautifully told, heather gudenkaufs debut is a stunning novel of family devotion, honesty and regret that will linger long after the last page is turned. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf goodreads. Heather gudenkauf s most popular book is this is how i lied.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read these things hidden. Buy one breath away by heather gudenkauf online at alibris. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf tells a story about a parents nightmare. As dawns shimmering light drenches the humid iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf booksamillion. Heather gudenkauf was kind enough to be interviewed by bookbag. This book had me gripped from the start and i could not put the book down. In her free time heather enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and running. Buy the weight of silence mira first edition by heather gudenkauf isbn. This novel delves deeper than the taut, suspenseful elements, touching upon some timely issues, while creating a sympathetic character, in amelia winn, that is at once vulnerable, but whose resilience is inspiring. New york times bestselling author tess gerritsen on the weight of silence. Heather gudenkauf published her first novel, the weight of silence, in 2009.
Most of the novels written by her have featured in the bestseller lists of famous literary magazines such as the usa today and the new york times. The weight of silence is a debut novel by heather gudenkauf. Heather gudenkauf is the nyt bestselling author of the weight of silence and before she was found. Aug 01, 2009 heather gudenkauf is an edgar award nominated, new york times and usa today bestselling author. Throughout the story the point of view is changed with every chapter. Twists and turns abound and i didnt see the final twist coming. The weight of silence heather gudenkauf farm lane books blog. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf librarything. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf excerpt. A shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this latest novel from new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf. Although callies silence is not her choice, it is the willful keeping of secrets and lies of omission by all the charactersthe events that bring about the unbearable weight of silence.
Heather gudenkauf is one of the popular american novelists who has written a number of successful novels in her career based on the fiction genre. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf book club. You wont be able to put down this breathless story of a young nurse, amelia winn, who has lost everything after a tragic accident her nursing career, her husband, her stepdaughter, and even her hearing. A gripping thriller about three young girlfriends, a dark obsession and a chilling crime that shakes up a quiet iowa town, from the new york times bestselling author of the weight of silence. The weight of silence by heather gudenkauf waterstones. Im always on the lookout for books featuring competent, truetolife characters with disabilities.
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