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The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes

A Novel

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The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes

By: Ruth Hogan
Narrated by: Elaine Claxton
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Once a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Masha's life was forever changed by a tragic event 12 years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum and peace in the quiet lanes of her town's swimming pool. Almost without her realizing it, her life has shuddered to a halt.

It’s only when Masha begins an unlikely friendship with the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice and a penchant for saying just what she means, that a new world of possibilities opens up: new friendships, new opportunities, and even a chance for new love. For the first time in years, Masha has the chance to start living again. But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, her past comes roaring back....

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Women's Fiction Friendship Literary Fiction Feel-Good Genre Fiction Contemporary
Whimsical Storytelling • Uplifting Narrative • Excellent Performance • Hilarious Moments • Compassionate Depth

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I loved this book. It’s so creatively written. The theme is tragic, yet the characters are interesting and inspirational- including the dogs. There’s a satiric thread with occasional belly laughs.
Narrator terrific.

A real find!

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This was a study of character development and the performance only enhanced that. There was all kinds of interesting facts about Victorian death rites, cemeteries, poetry, opera...but it did not seem morbid or even dark. The pacing was excellent and stories developed intrinsically. The only problem - for me - was the fact that she took the obvious plot path. I kept hoping that it was going to twist away but I was disappointed. It was handled well..and expediently...but yet, there it was.

Interesting Characters, Excellent Performance

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Took a bit for me to get the 3 major ladies characters straight. I did like the details of the water temperature and certain details consistently added throughout to level set the character. Interesting comparison of love and loss and the importance of relationships

Surprised at ending

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I really loved this story. To be honest though at the first few chapters I almost gave up on it due to the sadness. I’m so glad I didn’t, there was so much joy throughout and it was thought provoking and tender. This is my 3rd book of Ruth Hogan, she’s one of my favorite authors.

Thought provoking and tender

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I love the story of forgiveness, but I guess before that acceptance. I initially thought the ending was too fast, but after setting and reflecting on it, I think it was perfect.

I loved the story of forgiveness held within this book.

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