The Miracles of Ordinary Men, Amanda Leduc
The Miracles of Ordinary Men, Amanda Leduc
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The Miracles of Ordinary Men

Author: Amanda Leduc

Narrator: Morgan Hallett

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/14/2013


Synopsis

Internationally acclaimed author Amanda Leduc has been shortlisted for numerous accolades, including the PRISM International Short Fiction Award. In Leduc's debut novel, The Miracles of Ordinary Men, Sam wakes to discover that he's growing wings on his back. Elsewhere, Lilah undergoes her own transformation as she seeks sexual penance from her boss. Approaching the same mysterious fate, Sam and Lilah begin to see the world differently -- and to find light in the most unlikely places.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail

What would you think if one day you sprouted wings? Despite the fact that an unmanageable wingspan of at least 300 feet would be necessary to support human weight and the musculature just isn't there, surely the first thought would be, "Wings? Maybe I can fly!" But author Amanda Leduc's winged chara......more

Goodreads review by Janie

The Miracles of Ordinary Men begins with a feline resurrection. Sam Connor's cat is crushed by a truck. He puts his hands on his pet, and in a rush of heat, it comes back to life. The cat's name is Chickenhead and it's a miracle. How can you not read on? The story (sort of) begins when Sam Connor wak......more

Goodreads review by Amanda

this book starts off strong but about two thirds in it flounders. while the premise is interesting & Timothy & Sam are compelling characters i had compassion for, i didn't find that the character of Delilah added much to the story other than added conflict. she reminded me of Serena Van der Woodsen......more