High Clear Bell of Morning

Ruby's life begins to unravel when she hears voices coming from her closet. Desperate to comprehend his daughter's illness, Glen a marine biologist, follows her through the streets — catching glimpses of the horror-filled world in which she now resides. He begins to discover disturbing parallels between Ruby and the mysterious death of a young killer whale, found with a body full of toxic pollutants.

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Elegantly told and affecting, High Clear Bell of Morning illustrates the strain on families facing mental illnesses, and draws attention to the inadequate system that is meant to help. At the same time, it celebrates the natural world and sends a cautionary warning of what we all have to lose.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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