- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: New York, New York, U.S.A.: Avalon Publishing Group; 1st Edition edition (2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0786712082
- ISBN-13: 978-0786712083
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 14.7 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,239,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rising Above Fears, Circumstances ...,
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This review is from: Ascension (Hardcover)
I first heard the first chapter read on CBC radio and was hooked! I had to buy and read it.From the first page to the last, the story of Salvo, a Romanian gypsy cum tight-rope walker, engages the reader with suspense, wonder, loss and survival by rising above his fears and his 'tight-rope' journey through life. Galloway writes a beautiful novel full of folk tales, fresh metaphors, and above all a sense of beauty in storytelling. The first chapter stands alone so well that I read it to my group of seniors -- they were captivated by it, just as I was. The cast of characters adds depth and originality to this fine novel. Relating to the essence of the title: imagine a man who only feels alive at fearsome heights where death is a wobble away, or where a moment of inattention can mean death or disaster. From there, ascension begins. This is one of those books that, once read, you'll want to begin all over to experience the literary journey. _ Diane M. Schuller www.dianeschuller.com
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling!,
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This review is from: Ascension (Hardcover)
I love this book.I recently heard Mr. Galloway on the CBC talking about his writing and reading from this book. I usually don't buy hardcover books, but I was in the bookstore browsing for my nephew's birthday and I thought I should check out Ascension. The cover is beautiful, but the inside is even better! I started reading the first chapter, part of which I had heard on the radio earlier. He hooked me. I bought the book for my nephew and thought I could read it before I send it back east. Well, I read it, but couldn't give it up. I bought another copy to send! What makes it so good? The characters--Salvo, oh how I love Salvo. He breaks my heart. The stories. What happens. One of the things I love about this, is that you can see everything so vividly, but he never uses really poet language. The story is told simply and beautifully. I was haunted by the people in this book. Ascension is a very special story, full of special people. I HIGHLY recommend you purchase this book. You will fall in love.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soaring,
By Kate McKinley (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ascension (Hardcover)
I simply couldn't put this book down. Salvo Ursari is a rom wire walker who performs in the circus. The novel opens with him walking between the towers of the world trade center, and this one scene is so heart stopping, so well written that I was actually sweating. I bought the book for my daughter and she loved it too.
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