Jeannette haiens exquisite, awardwinningfirst novel is a deceptively simplestory that resonates with the powerof a modernday mythan unforgettablenarrative of transgression. How does this framing device mirror, or contrast with, endas story. Demonstrating precocious talents in both writing and music, jeannette was homeschooled with her brothers before attending the university of michigan. A sleeper hit when first published in 1986, jeannette haiens exquis. Jeannettehaiens awardwinning first novel relates theseemingly simple tale of a parishioner confiding in her priest, but the tangledconfession brings secrets to light that provoke a moral quandary for not onlythe clergyman, but the reader as well. The all of it by jeannette haien fantastic fiction. Paid notice deaths ballard, jeannette haien paid death. She and her husband, a lawyer, live in new york city and connemara, ireland. The all of it book the indianapolis public library. In a short novel, whose lyricism alternates between a considerable power of evocation and a strenuously irishedup syntax, jeannette haien. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the all of it. Jeannette haiens exquisite, awardwinningfirst novel is a deceptively simplestory that resonates with the powerof a modernday mythan unforgettablenarrative of transgression, empathy. What analogies might be drawn between his struggles with an unruly.
Yet the gravity of their deceptiondoesnt become clear to the good fatheruntil enda shares the full tale of her suffering,finally confiding the all of it. Ballardjeannette haien, died on september 23, 2008 after a precipitous decline in health following a heart attack on july 29. A novel by jeannette haien 0062090097 9780062090096 a gently used book at a great low price. Wisconsin public radio and welcome civil, ontopic comments and opinions that advance the discussion from all perspectives of an issue. Jeannette haien frames endas confession with the story of father declans day of fishing at the river. Set in a small town in ireland, haiens intimate novel of conversations anddilemmasperfect for readers of paul hardings tinkers, marilynne robinsons gilead, and flannery oconnorswise bloodis an elegantly written, compact and often subtle tale ofmorality and passion that gives voice to an ageold concern in a fresh way. The rest of its beauty lies in the incredibly authentic tone, descriptions, and most of all dialogue, which together paint a vivid picture of the bucolic, coastal irish town of roonatellin and some of its very ordinary residents. Jeanette hain born 18 february 1969, munich is a german film actress. Structure, which as it soundsits a marvelous word, but it is usually thought to be more architectural in the form.
That leaves it to enda, an irish scheherazade, to breathlessly tell father the all of it, a wild, eyebrowraising tale that meanders like sheep on the narrow roads. The all of it by jeannette haien book club discussion. A secret revealed after the death of a wellliked man in a small irish town creates a moral dilemma for the local priest. The all of it is an exquisitely told story of sin and understanding. Jeannette haiens awardwinning first novel relates the seemingly simple tale of a parishioner confiding in her priest, but the tangled confession brings secrets to light that provoke a moral quandary for not only the clergyman, but the reader as well. A novel by jeannette haien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition to her career as a writer, jeannette haien is well known as a concert pianist and teacher. The all of it by jeannette haien wisconsin public radio. It seems dennehy and his wife, enda, had been quietly living a lie for fifty years. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The rest of its beauty lies in the incredibly authentic. Her first novel, the all of it, published in 1986, garnered the sue kaufman prize for first fiction from the academy of arts and letters. In addition to her career as a writer, jeannette haien is well known as a concert. Buy a cheap copy of the all of it book by jeannette haien. Haien has the artistry to put no definite ending to her story. A sleeper hit when first published in 1986, jeannette haiens exquisite, beloved first novel is a deceptively simple story that has the power and resonance of myth. The all of it by jeannette haien reading guidebook club. When youve been working like a dog all week, every moment from friday afternoon until your alarm goes off on monday is precious. Born in the early 1920s to a small dutchamerican family, jeannette was the youngest of four children. The all of it by jeannette haien overdrive rakuten. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Jeannette haien is the author of the acclaimed novel the all of it, winner of the sue kaufman prize for first fiction from the american academy of arts and. In bookstores all across the country i told people why they should read it, and the people snapped it up. Carefully wrought and sensitive novella about an irish priest who comes upon love late in life.
In its peculiar way, structure is a kind of architecture in. Father declan tells enda, youve netted me with your telling. A sleeper hit when first published in 1986, jeannette haiens exquisite, beloved first novel is a deceptively simple story that has the power and resonance of. A friend passed jeannette haiens the all of it to writer ann patchett, and she was so taken with the novel that she embarked on a crusade to. The all of it, by jeannette haien, does exactly this, which accounts for part of its beauty. Yet the gravity of their deceptiondoesnt become clear to the good fatheruntil enda shares the full tale of her suffering, finally confiding the all of it. The all of it by jeannette haien foreword by ann patchett i found a terrific out of print novel by jeanette haien called the all of it, had it put back into print, and took it with me on tour. Jeannette haien books list of books by author jeannette. Yet the gravity of their deception doesnt become clear. While flyfishingwithout much hope of a catchin a rainswollen salmon stream in the country, father declan, 63, thinks over the events of the past few days, which, as it turns out, are to change his life.
The all of it by jeannette haien novels to read, books. Jeannette haien s awardwinning first novel relates the seemingly simple tale of a parishioner confiding in her priest, but the tangled confession brings secrets to light that provoke a moral quandary for not only the clergyman, but the reader as well. Her enthusiasm and jeannette haiens musical, evocative phrasing sweep this winning, humorous novel along. Jeannette haien is the author of the acclaimed novel the all of it, winner of the sue kaufman prize for first fiction from the american academy of arts and letters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Set in a small town in ireland, haiens intimate novel of conversations anddilemmasperfect for readers of paul hardings tinkers. All we know is that endaearth mother, spirit of life, or what have youhas brought declan out of his world of rules and constriction. Jeannette haiens awardwinning first novel relates the seemingly simple tale of a parishioner confiding in her priest, but the tangled confession brings secrets to. Kevin dennehy and his wife, enda, have been sweetly. See all books authored by jeannette haien, including the all of it, and matters of chance, and more on thriftbooks. Jeannette haiens exquisite, awardwinningfirst novel is a deceptively simplestory that resonates with the powerof a modernday mythan unforgettablenarrative of transgression, empathy,and, ultimately, absolution. She appeared in more than 90 film and television productions since 1990.
After more than thirtyfive years as a professional concert pianist and music teacher, jeannette haien, in her 60s, began her second career as a novelist. Hein is perhaps bestknown to international audiences as ralph fiennes girlfriend in the academy awardwinning film the reader 2008. The all of it npr coverage of the all of it by jeannette haien. Comments containing outside links urls will only be posted after theyve been approved by a moderator.