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One Wow-zer of a Memoir

Revisado: 05-16-23 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Listening to this book is an extraordinary ride. From the opening paragraphs, I was thrust into the sights and sounds of the author getting hit by a car, followed by her heartfelt rendering of a series of losses and circumstances that would devastate most people. The author never asks for sympathy, but instead rises phoenix-like with grace, resilience, and a profound understanding of her psyche. I cried many times and stayed quite affected by this complex, rich, and multi-layered story for hours after. Joanne Greene's honest portrayal of vulnerability, her personal journey and growth, and her keen sense of what it means to survive adversity and live fully, are written with quiet humor and wise reflection. While her story is a unique one, her use of back story and flashbacks, the crystal-clear imagery and sensory details, her observations of the world writ large and small, and the importance of her deep and abiding faith, makes this memoir relatable at every level.

The craft and skill as a writer is evident on every page; the author’s resonant narration rivals that of the most-seasoned monologuist.

Oh, did I mention this worthy book is also a love story?

Thumbs way up.

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