How Long to Read Linked Lives

How Long Does it Take to Read Linked Lives?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Linked Lives by Michele Ruth Gamburd

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

Description

When youth shake off their rural roots and middle-aged people migrate for economic opportunities, what happens to the grandparents left at home? Linked Lives provides readers with intimate glimpses into homes in a Sri Lankan Buddhist village, where elders wisely use their moral authority and their control over valuable property to assure that they receive both physical and spiritual care when they need it. The care work that grandparents do for grandchildren allows labor migration and contributes to the overall well-being of the extended family. The book considers the efforts migrant workers...

How long is Linked Lives?

Linked Lives by Michele Ruth Gamburd is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Linked Lives Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Linked Lives aloud.

What Reading Level is Linked Lives?

Linked Lives 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.

Where Can I Buy Linked Lives?

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