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Strum is an epic tale that crosses geography, time, and civilizations. In 1950s Quebec, a deaf woodworker, Bernard Tenderfield, is attracted deep into the woods when he hears a lulling melody in his dreams. The forest gives him an unexpected gift - an ancient cedar comes at his toes, and he almost manages to lose his life salvaging area of the fallen tree to develop two wonderful guitars. From there, the storyline moves backwards and forwards, tracing Bernard's Western european and Iroquois bloodline through time with the wonderful allure of the device joining his family. Strum spans two generations, jumping from Canada to the French Alps to Southeast Asia and above, and presents a gripping solid of characters who have moving tales to tell. Abundant with beautiful imagery and thought-provoking symbolism, this debut book will stay with listeners long after they finish the final minute. Strum is champion of seven awards: 2016-17 Collection Journal Top Ten Most Wanted Self-e booklet (2nd Dream); 2014 USA Best Publication Honor (Finalist: Literary); 2014 Separate Publishers Book Honor - IPPY Gold Medal (Best Reg'l Fiction, Canada); 2014 NY, Hollywood, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA and Great Northwest Publication Festivals. Reviews: "Engrossing prose and an imaginative narrative define this beautiful, strongly suggested saga." - Library Journal "A magnificently written, engrossing family epic." - Kirkus Reviews "Young's intense give attention to the natural world provides imagery of glistening beauty." - Web publishers Weekly "A sweeping debut of enduring but tragic love." - Pasadena Now "Young's debut book delights the audience in a mesmerizing story you can't stop reading. Definitely a full page turner!" - American Collection Association
