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Song of the Sparrow
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Tara MacLean
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An astonishing memoir about how song saved a life
Singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has had an extraordinary musical career. From being discovered singing on a BC ferry to touring with Dido, Tom Cochrane and Lilith Fair, her solo albums and those with the band Shaye have touched legions of fans. But she hasn’t, until now, disclosed the details of how the power of song saved her from a childhood filled with danger.
From her earliest days in the backwoods of Prince Edward Island, Tara was surrounded by nature, the songs of her musician father and the love of her actor mother. But love was not enough to feed their growing family, nor were the Wiccan, then evangelical Christian teachings her parents followed. Poverty and uncertainty were constant companions, as were the dangers that began to enter her world. Predators can come in many forms from even the most trusted circles, and Tara soon learned that a young girl is never safe. It was only through Tara’s inner strength and the sanctuary she found in singing that she created a refuge and a future for herself.
Song of the Sparrow is a daring, heartbreaking and provocative memoir of a life filled with music, told with the same raw, open and elegant poetry that Tara’s fans have come to expect. From Tara’s childhood in PEI through her teenage years in BC to her meteoric rise in music, Song of the Sparrow reveals her remarkable strength and shows that a song and a wide-open heart are the best weapons for fighting monsters.
Don’t miss Tara’s new album, Sparrow, which is being released concurrently with this memoir.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-04-26
Powerful story and beautiful narration
This book was raw and honest and ultimately full of love. Having it read by Tara herself was particularly special - she’s a sweet and enjoyable narrator, and even occasionally breaks into song so you can hear her incredible voice.
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- Sherry Sinclaire
- 2023-04-16
At story of love and resilience
Tara’s narration captures the power, the pain and the LOVE in her life. Her narration is lyrical, poetic and emotionally perfect. Her snippets of song are a lovely addition. The story of Tara’s life covers hard subject matter that angered and saddened me, but she brought me through it with grace and laughter. Highly recommended reading/listening.
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- Yougotsarah
- 2023-06-27
A MUST read (listen!)
This is too good to pass up! You won’t regret listening to this amazing and talented woman’s life story. 🥰
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- renee laprise
- 2023-03-20
Really compelling story
This story of resilience through the magic of music is truly epic. The audiobook is especially poignant as Tara’s lovely voice takes us through a rollercoaster of emotions while gifting us little snippets of her powerful music. Art is medicine and this story proves that. Congratulations!
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