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Title: Journey
ISBN: 0440408091
Author:
Patricia Maclachlan
Publicate Date: 1993-08-01
Publish: 1993-08-01
List Price: $5.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
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1: RECLAIMING HIS FAMILY HERITAGE
Eleven-year-old Journey feels betrayed by his absent parents--especially by the recent, breezy departure of his immature mother . Raised without a father he and his older sister, Cat, rely on their understanding grandparents to provide a true home and stable family life. When letters containing (guilt) money arrive irregularly, Journey secretly cherishes a dream that someday he will use his share to locate Mama. He is too young or too stubborn to accept reality: that she has a soul for wanderlust--for she always was itching to be on the road.
One day his long-suffering grandfather discovers an old camera
and quickly becomes a regular household nuisance--snapping photos of
unsuspecting family members at their daily routine. When a stray cat
surprisingly takes up residence in their house, then proceeds to make a nest in a box of old photos, Journey becomes haunted by the questions
raised by the torn-up images. The past which he never knew has been brought to light but in frustrating tatters.
Who robbed him of his babyhood? He studies the mysterious identity of baby's unattached hand and another fragment of a man's shirt front, until he develops a grudging respect for the photographer's art.
Devastated by the degree of wanton cruelty and callous indifference of his long-departed mother Journey suddenly recognizes her selfish lifestyle for what it is--and for what it never will be. Will he ever come to terms with Liddie's desertion of her own children? How will this tortured boy recover his stolen family heritage or find peace in his parentless home? Can grandparents ever replace the biological role models which a child has a right to expect? This is an introspective book which is both short and intense--an emotional journey in Time, rather than in Space, as a boy wrestles with the world as it is, not as it Should be.
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2: Subtle Beauty
I have enjoyed Patricia Maclachlan's books for quite some time. That being said, Journey is my new favorite. This gem of a little book not only draws the reader into the story with an effortless walk down a country road, but it does so masterfully. The imagery and dialogue are outstanding, however it's the heartwrenching story of Journey that leaves an impression. I will certainly be using this book as a cornerstone of my memoir unit. A masterpiece to be enjoyed.
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3: Short but sweet
Journey, by Patricia MacLachlan, is one of those books that can only be described as short but sweet. This 83 paged novel is jam-packed with deep meaning. Though, I thought it ended too quickly and the meaning was somewhat lost.
My opinion is that this book was a bit dull. There was no big surprises and the book was quite predictable. However, this novel is still worth reading. The characters are well developed and you can really connect with them.
By now you're probably wondering, what is this meaning? This book is about a young boy trying to deal with his mother's leaving. Journey's mother walked out on him and his sister, leaving them no address or phone number. His father had left them before Journey was old enough to remember. Journey is confused at first about why his mother left. His family all know the reason she left but keep it hidden from Journey. He discovers the astounding truth about his mother and finds a contentment in the end.
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4: The Worst
This book is the worst book i have ever read. It doesn't make any sense, and very hard to understand. I reccomend this book to no one.
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5: Thrilling !!
Journey comes from a disfunctional family.His mum left him and his older sister,Cat with his grandparents.His father left when he was not even born.Journey misses his mum and longs for her to come back.I feel pity for him as his parents dumped him when he was a boy.When I read this book,I was so angry with his mother that I could have beaten her up in real life.His grandfather takes many photos of them and the surroundings.So,when they are grownup,they can have something to remind themselves about the past.Journey's mum tore up all their photos of the past.What an irresponsible mum! I wish I could pound her to pieces like what she did to the photos.I must consider myself the most luckiest girl in the whole world.
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