I Heard the Owl Call My Name
I heard the owl call my name, written by Margaret Craven is heartwarming fiction novel about two cultures interacting and learning form one another. The setting takes place in Kingcome village, in the wilds of Pacific Northwest, where a young minister named Mark Brian is sent to isolated church to aid an older bishop to leads a mission. While, sharing the joys and sorrows of a once proud tribe he learns gentle lessons about love, devotion and enough of life to be ready to die. Mark has a deadly disease, but has no knowledge of it. The Bishop on the other hand knows everything about Mark's illness and makes a decision to send Mark on a challenging mission to help him grow as a person. He believes that Kincome village is the right place for that. Bishop does not tell Mark about his illness because he wants him to get involved and attached to the Indians. Mark's goal there should be to help the Indian tribe in every possible way. Although he expects the Indians to teach him many things, he learns much more than he ever dreamed he would. He is sent to help them but finds he is helped so much more. Mark meets people and learns all about the Indian cultures, traditions, and rituals. He learns what is needed of him to serve these peopl
Undoubtedly, it is a story of natural beauty and beautiful commitments between humans. The themes discussed in this story are cycles or changes of life, vanishing ways of life of the natives, and most of all, the acceptance of death. It is a very touching story, about love, loss, friendship and trust. It does not have a lot of action, but it moves along. This book helps us understand Indian culture and the trials they go through every day. I recommend this book for those people who like to read books with deep meaning, are willing to connect with the Indian characters without bias, and are willing to put all of their concentration into it. There are so many invaluable lessons to be learned from this precious book. Just open your heart and you will love it. Mark Brian is very dedicated his duty. Form him his duty is very important, and he is really interested in the Indian lifestyle and there habits. He tries to help the Indian wherever it's possible. In the beginning he is not accepted by the Indian, but with the time, they get to know him and he gets to know the Indian and the mistrust disappears. Mark also tries to learn their language, even they laugh at him in the first time. Finally, Mark Brian touched the hearts of the people who surrounded him. The Indians of Kingcome never forgot Mark Brian and his life is remembered
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Approximate Word count = 899
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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