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Saved by Hope
- De: Jenny Lowe
- Narrado por: Jenny Lowe
- Duración: 6 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3
Born and raised in Utah, Jenny Lowe got married at the age of 19. The marriage ended in divorce, and at 30 years old, she married again. Emotionally and financially ready to start a family and with her biological clock ticking, the couple decides to have a child. After months of trying without success, they seek the help of fertility specialists. What follows is a series of unsuccessful attempts to conceive and the discovery that she has ovarian cancer. This book lets the listener accompany her on her emotional journey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Powerful
- De Hillary en 11-18-22
- Saved by Hope
- De: Jenny Lowe
- Narrado por: Jenny Lowe
A page-turner of a story, generous in suspense, humor, evocative detail, and with hope consistently mitigating tragedy
Revisado: 11-13-22
I have not personally experienced infertility or cancer, myself (let alone in the midst of a global pandemic), but I was unable to break away from this audio book for hours a day until I finished it. I found it impossible to hit the stop button as I’d planned at the end of each chapter, because they are all fairly brief, without a word wasted, and I could not wait to hear what would happen in the next. Saved by Hope is not only for those affected by infertility or cancer - it tells a universal story: none of us will get out of this life without disappointments, unexpected obstacles and even tragedies. Jenny’s story inspires me, even as I cannot imagine a human enduring all she and her loved ones did on their journey to eventual health, peace and joy.
I found that Jenny’s very pleasant voice, measured but natural and animated tone, flawless narration of perfect pace, and clear articulation kept me both gripped in anticipation and somehow soothed, even at times she was portraying distressing events and feelings that had my emotions stirred up.
Jenny does not linger on the distressing moments, but tells them completely while briefly, with just the right amount of detail, often including humor and interesting or surprising details. The book flows beautifully, captivatingly. If a noise in my environment made me miss hearing even a couple of words, I rewound the audio. There are no spare words, even as Jenny describes more events and struggles and pain, as well as beauty and joy, than I could imagine a person experiencing in the span of only two years.
Saved by Hope is a fast read/listen, well worth your time. Jenny somehow saves the reader from too much darkness despite vulnerably sharing so many difficult happenings. Just when it might feel like too much for a reader to bear, the story offers reprieve, humor, and, yes, hope.
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