“Funny and creative. There is a blazing vitality to Rainwood House Sings that is enormously refreshing… The characters are original, convincing, indeed compelling…[The story] offers a glimpse not often encountered in novels into the lives, beliefs and doings of well-meaning, good-hearted people trying to make the world better.”
“This novel should inspire activists, from the environmental to the anti-war movements and democracy advocates beyond those themes as well.”
“Estupendo libro! De verdad! I’m not sure if I should be sad I just finished it—because it was like an extension of my life the whole time I was reading it!—or happy because now at least I can get to some other things...So engrossing, realistic, vivid...”
“…[E]xtremely inspiring. Rainwood House Sings is a jewel that should be read widely and discussed within classrooms, homes and community centers; a bold reminder of the important ongoing struggle for workers rights and of organizations and individuals often written out of US history classes and books. Juliana Barnet has written a true gem!”
“It is rare and wonderful to have a novel starring a Latina activist, by an author who...has been devoted to social justice for many years. ”
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We need stories like Rainwood House Sings,
showing everyday union organizers, community activists, folks wrestling with tough issues and experimenting with alternative ways of life, in all the vivid detail of their day-to-day struggles.
