Casting Off
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Casting Off: 1. Ending a knitted work.
2. Releasing lines holding a boat to its mooring.
3. Letting go... On a tiny island off the west coast of Ireland, the fishermen's handmade sweaters tell a story. Each is unique-feelings stitched into rows, memories into patterns. It is here that Rebecca Moray comes to research a book on Irish knitting. With her daughter, Rowan, accompanying her, she hopes to lose herself in the history of the island and forget her own painful past. Soon, the townsfolk's warm embrace wraps Rebecca and Rowan in a world of friendship, laughter, and love. And it is here that young Rowan befriends Sean Morahan, a cantankerous old fisherman, despite his attempts to scare her off. As Rebecca watches her daughter interact with Morahan, she recognizes in his eyes a look that speaks of a dark knowledge not unlike her own. And when current storms threaten to resurrect old ones, Morahan and Rebecca find themselves on a collision course-with Rowan caught between them-each buffeted by waves of regret and recrimination. Only by walking headfirst into the winds will they find the faith to forgive without forgetting...and reach the shore.
2. Releasing lines holding a boat to its mooring.
3. Letting go... On a tiny island off the west coast of Ireland, the fishermen's handmade sweaters tell a story. Each is unique-feelings stitched into rows, memories into patterns. It is here that Rebecca Moray comes to research a book on Irish knitting. With her daughter, Rowan, accompanying her, she hopes to lose herself in the history of the island and forget her own painful past. Soon, the townsfolk's warm embrace wraps Rebecca and Rowan in a world of friendship, laughter, and love. And it is here that young Rowan befriends Sean Morahan, a cantankerous old fisherman, despite his attempts to scare her off. As Rebecca watches her daughter interact with Morahan, she recognizes in his eyes a look that speaks of a dark knowledge not unlike her own. And when current storms threaten to resurrect old ones, Morahan and Rebecca find themselves on a collision course-with Rowan caught between them-each buffeted by waves of regret and recrimination. Only by walking headfirst into the winds will they find the faith to forgive without forgetting...and reach the shore.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0451226992
ISBN13:9780451226990
Release Date:July 2009
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.77 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.3" x 8.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Thoroughly satisfying yarn...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I picked up the book "Casting Off" while browsing, drawn to the beautiful cover photo. The insides are as lovely as the outer...the book delivers both in terms of characters, story line, and most especially, in capturing the bittersweet balance of life and death, love and hate in the small, closeknit community on an imaginary island off the coast of Ireland. The other reviewers do a good job of pointing out the minor flaws found in this, a first time work, however, the powerful story and vivid characterizations outweigh any quibbles with technique (for me). Please keep writing, Ms. Dickson, I plan on sharing this title with all my book club friends! Now I have to go back to re-learning my knitting....
Knitters will love it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
As a knitter, I absolutely loved this book! I loved the "book quotes" that begin each chapter...several of them brought tears to my eyes--especially since I'm married to an Irishman. I tried to find where I could buy "A Binding Love" (the book from which the beginning quotes are taken)...and found, to my surprise, that it is a fictional book written by a character in the story. I thought the story was great--I couldn't put the book down. I read this as a library book, but I'll be buying a copy to share with my Irish family.
Great Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I'm enjoying this book alot. I like the way the author writes. Chapters are short so it gives the opportunity for lots of stops.
Casting Off
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Well written story with good research into knitting techniques.Women's issues handled with great sensitivity.Anxiously awaiting next novel from this promising young writer.
Interesting Theme
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Rebecca and Sean are both well drawn characters frozen in the past, unable to exorcise the demons of domestic violence. While it seems as if every book these days is touted as "a tale of redemption," this one really is. The resolution is quite exquisite. I'll look forward to reading another book by this talented author.
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