Awakening the Silence

By Elizabeth Hourihan

Patty Burke, a nineteen-year-old suffering from manic depression, attends Arizona State University where she becomes involved in protests against the licensing of a nuclear power plant. Her battle for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583485821
• ISBN13: 9781583485828
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Awakening the Silence

A wonderfully sensitive novel about a young woman who is dealing with extra-ordinary problems. The characters are strong and meaninful to the story. The dialogue is natural. There is much to be learned in the narrative about the dangers of Nuclear power. The fast paced plot reveals knowledge of the Native American culture. This is a quick read with scenes of cinematic quality.

Inside a protest

If you want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a protest movement, this novel is for you.

Easy Summer Read

A bright and open treatment of a serious subject. Full of first hand knowledge without becoming stilted. Populated with a host of interesting characters.

Awakening the Silence

I loved it! It was entertaining and informative. Learned a lot about bi-polar disease and our native Americans in a very interesting format. It's a very easy read.