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HomeShop at BookSurgeBiography & AutobiographyGeneralThe Ferryman: A German Mennonite family's Struggle in Russia during the Revolution |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Patty Coughlin Apr 17, 2009
By Patty Coughlin
Dr. Kendall has produced a wonderful story. I was hooked from the beginning and didn't want it to end. His writing style has a simplicity to it that is refreshing and makes The Ferryman a very easy read. His sense of pace is excellent. I didn't want to put it down. He paints a vivid canvas and his descriptions enable one to smell the country air or taste every morsel put on a table. The story of Heinrich Gerhard is full of mystery, intrigue and hardship. Heinrich journeys through life from a naïve young school boy to a strong man of character and conviction -- one who refuses to give up his integrity and honor rather than succumb to the bondage of a freedom-robbing society. I enjoyed it thoroughly. An absolutely great read!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A most fascinating story with a historical setting. Mar 12, 2009
By Ayhan E. Stump
The Ferryman is about a man's journey from youth to manhood before and during the Russian Revolution and the aftermath. The author's extensive
and well researched background in Russian history, the landscape, customs and traditions of the people frame the struggles of the protagonist
and his entire family. The quotes from several poets including Russian poets enrich every chapter in relevance. The descriptions of the characters, the raw emotions people can experience when stripped of their
freedom and dignity come alive. This is an excellent book with an easy and
enjoyable style. Opposing views of politics and religion within a family and the characters' interaction with authorities are described with finesse and such objectivity that exposes the reader to the souls of the characters.The Ferryman is well worth reading.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The Ferryman, Great Story Dec 12, 2011
By Mary
I originally found this book at a local bookstore in Nevada City, Ca. My Grandpa, who I loved very much, had a similar escape from Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution. While he didn't tell us enough stories before he died, I was able to see his life stuggles more clearly after reading this great story. He too was a German Mennonite, it is a story that few people in the world can even know about. I ended up buying several copies to give to my family.
I am sure there are many other immigrant stories most Americans can tell. This was a story of just one of many of those people who should be proud to call the USA home. Just look at the similarities in our government now compared to czarist Russia, and what communism did to change that. Be careful what you wish for.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
An outstanding Read. Jan 22, 2010
By "Dutch" Vandenberg
"Dutchman"
Once I began to read Ted Kendall's book, "The Ferryman", I couldn't put it down. Mr. Kendall has a gripping human interest story woven in and around the Russian Revolution. The characters are believable and reflect persons effected by those bleak times. I loaned my copy to my brother-in-law. He thought it great and loaned it to a friend. I have yet to get it back. So I bought another copy which my wife read. Her opinion: "OUTSTANDING"! Hot Springs, Arkansas reader
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Couldn't put it down. Great work! Aug 09, 2009
By Ronald Davis
Unfortunatly I haven't read many books in the past few years. I spend all my time on the computer so I decided I needed to turn off the electronics, dust off my brain and see if an actual book could hold my limited attention span. Wow! I couldn't put it down. It was vivid, exciting and engrossing. Dr Kendal described the events, people and places so beautifully that I felt like I had actually gone there and known these people. I could even taste the food, smell the flowers and feel the pain. If they ever make a movie of this it will not do the book justice. It is an awesome read.
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