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Lay that Trumpet in Our Hands
Lay that Trumpet in Our Hands
Author: Susan Carol McCarthy
Here is one of those rare and remarkable debuts that herald the appearance of a major new talent on the literary scene. Inspired by real events, Lay That Trumpet In Our Hands is a wise and luminous story about a northern family, a southern town, and the senseless murder that sparks an extraordinary act of courage. — To this day, my family ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780553381030
ISBN-10: 0553381032
Publication Date: 4/1/2003
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1
This book was thoroughly enjoyable...highly recommended! It had me from the first page and it was hard to put down. Sad to think that it is based on a true story.
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This book was a very good read. I am glad I was challenged to read it.
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jazzysmom avatar reviewed Lay that Trumpet in Our Hands on + 907 more book reviews
Gosh I loved this book!! This is my first Susan Carol McCarthy. I'm wondering what took me so long to discover her. I'm going to try and tell you what I can without giving to much of the story away. This story takes place in the south during the summer of 1951. It's a story of shattering confrontations with racial prejudice, injustice,& facing the truth. It is pitting neighbor against neighbor. I absolutely loved the characters. I laughed, I cheered them on, & I sobbed. I really sobbed!! I hated to see the end coming & I wanted to read it all over again. If you liked To Kill A Mocking Bird you'd like this read.
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Thoroughly loved this book. A story of a young girl's experience with hate and bigotry. Wonderfully shows that what true courage and standing up for what is right and true can mean. Tragically tells the ugly story of how unreasonable hate can destroy lives. Beautifully written.
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Excellent book. I had trouble putting it down.


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