![]() Really? Can you manage to make snail sex boring? Seeeeriously?!? I wound up blushing AND yawning. And the only reason it's not a better rating? TOOOO much dry information. Someone finding wonder in something they might overlook otherwise, finding pleasure, finding grace. That's what really made my heart sing with this book. When I listened to "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating," I couldn't help but think of Corrie Ten Boom and "The Hiding Place." When Corrie is imprisoned for helping hide Jews, a little ant comes to see her every day, and she sees the wonder in that, is grateful for that. She does a really great job bringing the words to life and makes it seem as there is a (Ha!) growing friendship, I kid you not, developing between woman and snail. Raudman narrates with a growing curiosity, a liveliness, a sincerity that only the best narrators have. I found so much wonder and joy in listening to this book so much delight and humor. It's harder than hell to find it when you're immobilized by illness in a single room and can't even roll over. Print Word PDF This section contains 575 words (approx. ![]() It's easy to find joy, love, beauty when it's all around you because people you love are taking you places. This Study Guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating. I kinda feel bad that I gave "Until I Say Good-Bye" the ALS good-bye letter 3-stars and I'm giving this precious little ditty 3.5, but it's like this, see? Susan Spencer-Wendel wasn't alone in her illness but Elizabeth Toya Bailey was. ![]()
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