| I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven from Chris McDonough Guide Rating - **** The Bottom Line Mark Brian, a young Anglican vicar, unaware that he is dying, is sent to work among a Native American tribe in the Pacific Northwest. Mark's relationship with the villagers and his own impending death parallel the villagers' relationship with the City and their culture's impending death. In their lore, an owl calling someone's name means that person will die. Pros: Vivid description of Native American life in the Pacific Northwest. Cons: Slow in the beginning. Theme of death. Description � Published by Dell Publishing � 159 pages; softcover � ISBN: 0-440-34369-0 Guide Review - I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven Written in the 1960's, this classic reflects that decade's acceptance of the demise of Native American culture. Today, we hope to preserve it. The book is about the clash of cultures, interwoven with the beauty of Native American life within nature's cycles. In spite of its preoccupation with death, the novel celebrates life. An article in the UK publication The Independent (Sept. 25, 1977) stated that Prince Andrew carries this book with him wherever he goes, which demonstrates a measure of the book's universal appeal. �2004 About, Inc. All rights reserved |
| Published About.com Women Writers 2004-10-06 |
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