How Long to Read Calling in the Soul

By Patricia V. Symonds

How Long Does it Take to Read Calling in the Soul?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 33 minutes to read Calling in the Soul by Patricia V. Symonds

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"A gold mine of information for American social scientists. It is a 'must have.'" -Choice "Calling in the Soul" (Hu Plig) is the chant the Hmong use to guide the soul of a newborn baby into its body on the third day after birth. Based on extensive original research conducted in the late 1980s in a village in northern Thailand, this ethnographic study examines Hmong cosmological beliefs about the cycle of life as expressed in practices surrounding birth, marriage, and death, and the gender relationships evident in these practices. The social framework of the Hmong (or Miao, as they are called...

How long is Calling in the Soul?

Calling in the Soul by Patricia V. Symonds is 326 pages long, and a total of 83,456 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Calling in the Soul Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 36 minutes to read Calling in the Soul aloud.

What Reading Level is Calling in the Soul?

Calling in the Soul is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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