On Canaan's Side is an Irish cultural historical-fiction novel, written ever so beautifully by its author, Sebastian Barry.
When I suggested reading On Canaan’s side to my friends, a few of them weren’t sure this story was one they would enjoy reading. And I can understand their hesitance. I say this because for me, there is great sadness in this story of Lilly Bere, a young Irish woman who is forced to flee Ireland in fear and haste.
I finished reading On Canaan’s Side nearly a year ago, yet the story of Lilly Bere stays with me. In preparation for this podcast episode, I went back and re-read the first chapter and that alone, flooded my heart all over again with all the emotion invoked by initial reading of the book.
On Canaan's Side, led me to question and contemplate my own feelings as well as my perspective on life. And, for me, that is a meaningful take-away from this moving story.
I enjoyed the audio version of On Canaan's Side, as narrated by Wanda McCaddon. Wanda immerses you into the story with her beautiful, authentic Irish brogue. But I came to appreciate the speed control provided by audiobooks. I highly recommend On Canaan’s Side. This story is beautiful literature written by a talented author, Sebastian Barry. On Canaan’s side is truly worth a read.
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