The Yellow Bird Sings

The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is very still and very deliberate - though it is filled with intense, pressure filled moments, Rosner doesn't sensationalize or increase the tension with superfluous words or inauthentic dialogue. The book is not a unique story, but the focus on five-year-old Shira and her musical gift adds a powerful human element. This is more of a 3.5 star read for me, but the story was compelling and concise. As a mother, it was gut-wrenching at times. And in this current era of turmoil and rage, it unfortunately made me feel like we haven't come as far as we'd like to think.

Happy reading and hopefully, better living--