Kara, the Lonely Falcon

By: Joseph Girzone

Narrated by: Alexandra O’Karma

Joseph F. Girzone is the author of the best-selling novel Joshua. His work Kara, the Lonely Falcon, a thought-provoking story of a creature at odds with his very nature, has been in print for over two decades. A moving parable about gentleness and self-sacrifice, it continues to inspire millions of fans. For ages, all Kara has known is hunting and killing his next meal, but one day something changes within him. A new kind of hunger is growing, one in his heart. He can’t quite explain it, but he makes a vow to never kill another living thing. Kara finds his hunger sated by a presence he is intimately aware of, but cannot see. As he grows into his new-found compassion, he begins making preparations for his next important journey. Girzone’s powerful personifications bring this tale to vivid life.

©1979 Joseph F. Girzone (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

Delightful and Thoughtful Tale

This tale of a lonely falcon is laced with delicate as well as powerful emotions. The need to know and be known is felt by the falcon and he searches for a way for that to happen. He discovers a way of peace that brings with it the ability to have friends. Then he discovers something more. It's a beautiful thing to find something more.

The reader was immersed in the story.

I had read those book years ago and loved it. I decided to get it on audio and I was overwhelmed listening to it. This story is so beautiful and listening to this version on audio had such a special impact. I highly recommend it.