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Crossing the River Sorrow, One Nurse's Story
Crossing the River Sorrow tells the story of one nurse's struggle with eh ubiquitous and inequitable nature of human suffering. . A single moment at the bedside of a paralyzed girl begins her lifelong quest to find peace in the face of some of life's most troubling questions.
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Booklife

Title: Crossing the River Sorrow: One Nurse's Story

Author: Janet Richards

Genre: Nonfiction/Memoir

Audience: Adult

Word Count: 59,430

Assessment:

Idea: Crossing the River Sorrow is as engaging as it is deeply thought-provoking. The story here is set at an engaging pace, though some parts of the narrative, including Richards's childhood and family struggles, could be integrated differently to allow for more streamlined reading.

 Prose/Style: The author's prose is excellent. The descriptive forces in her writing style invoke a very real feeling of nostalgia, emotion, and memory.

Originality: Richards’s memoir is unique, despite the likelihood of it mirroring stories of other medical professionals in her field. The transition from past to present voice keeps the reader engaged.

Character Development/Execution: The author’s voice is strong and confident. With a degree of fine-tuning and polishing, Richards's memoir will appeal to a wide audience.

Score:

  • Plot/Idea: 8
  • Originality: 8
  • Prose: 9
  • Character/Execution: 8
  • Overall: 8.25

Report Submitted: November 11, 2021

Booklife

Title: Crossing the River Sorrow: One Nurse's Story

Author: Janet Richards

Genre: Nonfiction/Memoir

Audience: Adult

Word Count: 59,430

Assessment:

Idea: Crossing the River Sorrow is as engaging as it is deeply thought-provoking. The story here is set at an engaging pace, though some parts of the narrative, including Richards's childhood and family struggles, could be integrated differently to allow for more streamlined reading.

 Prose/Style: The author's prose is excellent. The descriptive forces in her writing style invoke a very real feeling of nostalgia, emotion, and memory.

Originality: Richards’s memoir is unique, despite the likelihood of it mirroring stories of other medical professionals in her field. The transition from past to present voice keeps the reader engaged.

Character Development/Execution: The author’s voice is strong and confident. With a degree of fine-tuning and polishing, Richards's memoir will appeal to a wide audience.

Score:

  • Plot/Idea: 8
  • Originality: 8
  • Prose: 9
  • Character/Execution: 8
  • Overall: 8.25

Report Submitted: November 11, 2021

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