That Bird Has My Wings That Bird Has My Wings

That Bird Has My Wings

An Oprah's Book Club Pick

    • 3.5 • 252 Ratings
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Publisher Description

That Bird Has My Wings is the astounding memoir of death row inmate Jarvis Masters and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer. Offering scenes from his life that are at times poignant, revelatory, frightening, soul-stirring, painful, funny, and uplifting, That Bird Has My Wings tells the story of the author’s childhood with parents addicted to heroin, an abusive foster family, a life of crime and imprisonment, and the eventual embracing of Buddhism.

GENRE
Nonfiction
RELEASED
2009
September 22
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
HarperOne
SELLER
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
SIZE
1.1
MB

Customer Reviews

Nolo34568 ,

A serenity prayer

The passive symbolisms of bondage and freedom are what made this novel unfavorable to me but devourable all the same

You will find that the short lived spotlight that was shown on the critical moments of despair in the beginning stages of a disadvantaged young man’s life is to be appreciated.

I disliked the Mismanagement and misallocation of Resources stemming from a barren and dysfunctional Americanized system for a young man’s life who had far more hope and tenacity than the manner in which he viewed himself or those in which he placed his hope in.

I was extremely disappointed in how his personal instances of loss, separation, abuse, and growing pains were sugar coated. Although there was a weight centered on what was remaining in his familial moments of reunion, we see that his self will is enough to lead him on his path from dependency, and hopelessness to self-reclamation. The Expendable redefined courage.

I especially liked the emphasis on how actions speak louder than words”, and the undisputed symbolism at a pivotal moment. The main character makes a statement at this crucial time: DONT SHOOT that 🦅 🦢 🐦…. iT HAS my wings! He in a sense becomes the proverbial messenger in place of all the others who came before him. It’s shocking how he was able to make out this desperate plea after his own “wings” or ability and those who he cared for or were supposed to care for him or enabled him were nowhere to be seen in that commanding sense. His actions demonstrate that he was more than a conqueror in his ability to show good will and leadership towards others around him despite all of the Ill will he had experienced throughout his short life. And that was about the only portion that I liked.

No more trick splits ,

Review

Great story. Easy to read.

Wow12355939482948202 ,

Astonishing

Loved this book, I recommend it to anyone; it has good points for all people

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