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Book Review of The Songcatcher (Ballad, Bk 6)

The Songcatcher (Ballad, Bk 6)
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Sharyn McCrumb once again has created a powerful ballad story with The Songcatcher. There is an intense emotional haste in the novel to find the song, preserve the Appalachia heritage, and connect with family. The reader, like each generation of McCourrys, will find their truth in the lyric -- And when hes come back home, he will be changed oh!