Patricia Bailey reviewed All Coyote's Children by Bette Lynch Husted
Review of "All Coyote's Children" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Gorgeous and haunting, Husted captures the beauty and pain of North Eastern Oregon in this powerful story of love, loss, and belonging. I knew when I started reading this book it was going to be a deep dive, so I saved it for a day when I had time to turn myself over to it completely. I'm so glad I did. Like all of her work, Husted's storytelling is heartrendingly true - filled with people you recognize and told with such compassion that you can't help but hope they find a way to heal, both themselves and us. The writing is lovely - clear, at times lyrical, always powerful. The characters are strong and easy to relate to, and the action and questions keep the reader turning the pages. The historical additions add layers that make you want to learn more - about the land, the people, and yourself. A …
Gorgeous and haunting, Husted captures the beauty and pain of North Eastern Oregon in this powerful story of love, loss, and belonging. I knew when I started reading this book it was going to be a deep dive, so I saved it for a day when I had time to turn myself over to it completely. I'm so glad I did. Like all of her work, Husted's storytelling is heartrendingly true - filled with people you recognize and told with such compassion that you can't help but hope they find a way to heal, both themselves and us. The writing is lovely - clear, at times lyrical, always powerful. The characters are strong and easy to relate to, and the action and questions keep the reader turning the pages. The historical additions add layers that make you want to learn more - about the land, the people, and yourself. A wonderful addition to any library and a book I'm looking forward to sharing and re-reading.