It takes the average reader 5 hours and 51 minutes to read Singing the Songs of My Ancestors by Linda Goodman
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Ever since she was a small child, Helma Swan, the daughter of a Northwest Coast chief, loved and learned the music of her people. As an adult she began to sing, even though traditionally Makah singers had been men. How did such a situation develop? In her own words, Helma Swan tells the unusual story of her life, her music, and how she became a singer. An excellent storyteller, she speaks of both musical and non-musical activities and events. In addition to discussing song ownership and other Makah musical concepts, she describes songs, dances, and potlatch ceremonies; proper care of masks...
Singing the Songs of My Ancestors by Linda Goodman is 339 pages long, and a total of 87,801 words.
This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 59 minutes to read Singing the Songs of My Ancestors aloud.
Singing the Songs of My Ancestors is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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