Ebook Have You Seen Luis Velez? Audible Audio Edition Catherine Ryan Hyde Michael Crouch Brilliance Audio Books
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From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde comes a moving novel about two strangers who find that kindness is a powerful antidote to fear.
Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn't belong. Not with his mother's new family. Not as a weekend guest with his father and his father's wife. Not at school, where he's an outcast. After his best friend moves away, Raymond has only two real connections to the feral cat he's tamed and to a blind ninety-two-year-old woman in his building who's introduced herself with a curious question Have you seen Luis Velez?
Mildred Gutermann, a German Jew who narrowly escaped the Holocaust, has been alone since her caretaker disappeared. She turns to Raymond for help, and as he tries to track Luis down, a deep and unexpected friendship blossoms between the two.Â
Despondent at the loss of Luis, Mildred isolates herself further from a neighborhood devolving into bigotry and fear. Determined not to let her give up, Raymond helps her see that for every terrible act the world delivers, there is a mirror image of deep kindness, and Mildred helps Raymond see that there's hope if you have someone to hold on to.
Ebook Have You Seen Luis Velez? Audible Audio Edition Catherine Ryan Hyde Michael Crouch Brilliance Audio Books
"I was grateful to receive an ARC of this book.
What I took away from this one:
1.) Loving relationships need not equal similar ages nor genders nor backstories.
2.) Loving relationships need not equal a specific amount of time together.
3.) Patience and perseverance go a long way in finding a way through difficulties.
4.) There are mysterious (shall we say "spiritual") forces in life that bring about outcomes completely unexpected and miraculous.
5.) There is some alchemy that combine a skillful writer's imagination, work, and words to bring forth a new creation, never before experienced.
6.) The tying together of the familiar and the unfamiliar (people, places, events) take me where I've never been before.
Raymond and Mildred are unlikely friends, and together they have an unforgettable adventure, searching for Luis Velez--and finding more than they ever imagined they could."
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Have You Seen Luis Velez? Audible Audio Edition Catherine Ryan Hyde Michael Crouch Brilliance Audio Books Reviews
- I read an ARC of this book and it is truly a masterpiece! It is great on so many levels! The characters are real and extremely likeable. Raymond has so many wonderful qualities, and Mrs. G is a gem. Their relationship is precious, and it is easy to fall in love with the supporting cast. The setting and plot are relevant and they ring true. Catherine Ryan Hyde shares so many valid messages and reasons to feel hopeful during these trying times. Although I have read it once, I have pre-order the e-book, and will listen to the audible version as well. It's that good! My new favorite by this remarkable author!
- I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book. I loved it so much that I read it for the second time a week later because I could not get interested in any other book. Raymond and Mildred are such wonderful characters, they practically jumped off the page. In a number of Catherine Ryan Hyde's books, someone attempts to reveal the beauty of the world, and this book is no exception. Not everyone is good, but the good events outnumber the bad events and I admit I teared up a few times. I have aready preordered copies of this book to share and I encourage you to preorder a copy now. You won't be disappointed .
- I was most fortunate to receive this as an ARC.
Catherine Ryan Hyde never disappoints. This is a story of a teenage boy and a very senior woman who has no family or friends left. Her only attachment is to a man who takes her to the bank and for groceries. One day the man never shows up to help her again. Her new found young friend does more than take her to the bank and the store. He makes it his mission to find out what happened to the gentleman who was helping her. This begins the journey of this book and the things he learns from this senior woman and the people he meets along the way. A lot of people say, what is this world coming to, in this story you will find out what this world is coming to!!! A very thought provoking story. - I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. When an old woman, hearing footsteps, opens the door of her New York City apartment and queries, "Have you seen Luis Velez?", she enters the life of Raymond Jaffe. Raymond is an outcast. A bit nerdy, he is of mixed race and lives with his mother and her new all white family. His father's new wife resents him. His only friend is moving. But Raymond is special. He cares for and protects a feral cat. And he begins to care for and protect Millie, taking the place of the missing Luis Velez. Then he attempts to find her Luis Velez simply because he knows she worries about him. And when he discovers the awful truth, he attempts to show her that the world, for all its horrors and cruelties is also a place of love and kindness. This is a truly special book.
- I was grateful to receive an ARC of this book.
What I took away from this one
1.) Loving relationships need not equal similar ages nor genders nor backstories.
2.) Loving relationships need not equal a specific amount of time together.
3.) Patience and perseverance go a long way in finding a way through difficulties.
4.) There are mysterious (shall we say "spiritual") forces in life that bring about outcomes completely unexpected and miraculous.
5.) There is some alchemy that combine a skillful writer's imagination, work, and words to bring forth a new creation, never before experienced.
6.) The tying together of the familiar and the unfamiliar (people, places, events) take me where I've never been before.
Raymond and Mildred are unlikely friends, and together they have an unforgettable adventure, searching for Luis Velez--and finding more than they ever imagined they could. - I received an E-ARC from Netgalley.
This is absolutely my favorite book by Catherine Ryan Hyde. This story and the characters will stay with me. I truly think it is a must-read. It's publication date is 5-21-19. - I loved this book! 5 beautiful stars âï¸ âï¸ âï¸ âï¸ âï¸ go to Catherine Ryan Hyde's Have You Seen Luis Velez. With two beautifully crafted characters that are 75 years a part and a fantastic story, what more could a reader want? I fell in love with the two main characters, Mildred and Raymond.
The storyline is beautifully crafted, every single word. I just loved this book! - I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book. The storyline grabbed me from the beginning........the multi-generational aspect was amazing. Friendships know no age boundries, no race boundries in this wonderful tale of friends, family, love and loss. Catherine Ryan Hyde never disappoints!
