'A poignant love story that spans a great distance and time.' -Castle Rock Magazine If all books were written this way – with this much magic in the language and with this much to teach us about the natural world, more people would love to read – I’m sure of it.' -Read Lately It’s a story within a story – a hero’s quest, a love story, a fairytale. The prose reads like poetry, the sentences sing, the tale transports completely. 'It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a book so much and I’ll be recommending this one to everyone I know. Tugging at the heartstrings, the story reveals human connectivity and exercises the wide-range of human emotion.'. 'From beginning to end this book is captivating. 'I highly recommend The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, awarding it three grape clusters, the distinction of “Fine Literature” on the Literary Leisure rating scale.' -St.

“A masterfully told tale of enduring love, the twists of fate and the journey life takes us on to discover what is truly important.” -SCLS Reading Suggestions The magic of the story evolves slowly…It will touch your heart deeply.” -Zuckerbuecherei All human flaws become less important, all physical challenges are taken in dignity. “So intense and delicate at the same time that it takes your breath away. It will touch your heart and you will want to share it, it is THAT good.” - Romance Book Reviews “This book has the right mix of romance, magic, heartache and inspiration that will make it a favorite for a lot of people.…This brilliant author, Jan-Philipp Sendker, has gifted us with a story that is so powerful and moving. I finished the book in tears.” -Shawna Yang Ryan, author of Water Ghosts Telling the story of a young blind man’s journey through a world of auditory intensity, Jan-Philipp Sendker renews one’s faith in the possibility of real, pure love. “Set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats is a rare novel. A thoroughly immersive and enjoyable read.” -Margaret Dilloway, author of How to Be an American Housewife Reading this book was like reading poetry, with full attention required for each sentence. Sendker takes us from contemporary, upscale New York to impoverished Burma, weaving a complex tale that is part romance, part father-daughter story.

“A story at once both poignant and joyous, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats reaffirms how love can transform the harshest of realities into a mystical one. Like love, it’s going to endure.” -Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You

“No matter what I even attempt to say, I can’t possibly capture the absolute magic of this book. “An epic narrative that requires…a large box of tissues.” - Publishers Weekly “ is a love story set in Burma…imbued with Eastern spirituality and fairy-tale romanticism…Fans of Nicholas Sparks and/or Elizabeth Gilbert should eat this up.” - Kirkus Reviews

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