- Library Binding: 368 pages
- Publisher: Harper Teen (Jan 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060287055
- ISBN-13: 978-0060287054
- Product Dimensions: 18.1 x 12.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
A Voice of Her Own: Becoming Emily Dickinson
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Despite a huge body of work and lifetime's worth of correspondence she left behind, Emily Dickinson remains an enigma in many people's minds. Why was she so preoccupied with death? Why did she choose to not marry in an era when most women did so to the exclusion of all other pursuits? What drove her to write more than one thousand poems, yet never seek publication for her work?
By immersing herself in Emily's poetry, prose, surroundings, and numerous biographies, Barbara Dana seeks to answer these questions in a first-person, fictional narrative of Emily's life from age eleven to twenty-four.
A VOICE OF HER OWN portrays Emily as a vivid, social, intelligent child; spending days and nights with family and friends, tramping about the idyllic town of Amherst, Massachusetts. Despite numerous bouts of illness, anxiety attacks, depressions, and the frequent loss of loved ones, Emily always retained a passion for the natural world, not to mention a fierce drive to improve both academically and as a poet.
It took a long time to read this novel, not because I didn't enjoy it; quite the opposite in fact, because A VOICE OF HER OWN became my daily treat of Godiva chocolates. Whenever I wanted a quiet moment to savor the beauty of nature, or revel in contemplation of a slower-paced way of life, I'd pull out Barbara Dana's book and dip into the possibilities surrounding Emily Dickinson's formative years.
Ms. Dana did a superb job of capturing Emily's voice and spirit, making this novel a truly joyful read and definitely one for the keeper shelf.
Reviewed by: Cat
By immersing herself in Emily's poetry, prose, surroundings, and numerous biographies, Barbara Dana seeks to answer these questions in a first-person, fictional narrative of Emily's life from age eleven to twenty-four.
A VOICE OF HER OWN portrays Emily as a vivid, social, intelligent child; spending days and nights with family and friends, tramping about the idyllic town of Amherst, Massachusetts. Despite numerous bouts of illness, anxiety attacks, depressions, and the frequent loss of loved ones, Emily always retained a passion for the natural world, not to mention a fierce drive to improve both academically and as a poet.
It took a long time to read this novel, not because I didn't enjoy it; quite the opposite in fact, because A VOICE OF HER OWN became my daily treat of Godiva chocolates. Whenever I wanted a quiet moment to savor the beauty of nature, or revel in contemplation of a slower-paced way of life, I'd pull out Barbara Dana's book and dip into the possibilities surrounding Emily Dickinson's formative years.
Ms. Dana did a superb job of capturing Emily's voice and spirit, making this novel a truly joyful read and definitely one for the keeper shelf.
Reviewed by: Cat
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Are you sure Emily Dickinson didn't write this?
14 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
I cannot imagine how much research and love went into writing this book. While reading it, I laughed aloud, teared up, and folded down page corners on a regular basis. Barbara Dana captures Emily's voice with such precision, you feel as though you've discovered a long lost diary. Emily's observations of life, self, nature, and expression are just as relevant now as in the time of her childhood. This book is sure to move, inform, and inspire you no matter what your age! Don't be misled by the young adult category! I cannot praise it enough!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Emily...way ahead of her time!
27 May 2009
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed reading about Emily Dickenson and was happily surprised to hear she was way ahead of her time. Despite having a mental illness, which was kind of glossed over, she was a strong woman. I have always enjoyed her poetry and became fascinated with her once a teacher of mine told me that my poems were similar to Emily Dickenson's! After that point, I have tried to read everything I can on her. This book is not only entertaining, but offers a lot of insight on Emily's family, friends, pets, schools and poems. I really enjoyed this book!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Loved the book.
7 Nov 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Barbara Dana writes extremely well I was taken right into the life and times of a young Emily Dickinson. Anyone who is a fan of Dickinson's will want to add this to their collection of books to read and reread. This is not just for young people but adults too.
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