A Mother's Choice
By: Kristin Noel Fischer
Narrated by: Renata Friedman
Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 01-25-16
Language: English
Publisher: Kristin Noel Fischer
What an emotional, caring, loving, giving read I have read
in a long time. I had listened to this a few weeks ago but somehow forgot to
post my review. It is a review that will take a lot of thought to show just how
powerful it is to the listener. I really
do not think words can tell how much this will touch you or the emotions you
will go through. The author keeps you guessing as Nadine relives her life all the
hardships that her and her best friend go through. It is a very realistic story
that will touch you in so many ways. I have to say I was guessing almost until
the end as to what she did and what the big secret was.
I loved how Ms. Friedman puts the emotion into this audio
really making you feel like you are there with the characters. The character
voices are outstanding they seem so real almost like you can reach out and
touch them. It is a very emotional and powerful story that the narrator adds so
much to. She uses the correct tones, pitch and voice that really fits the
characters. I was pulled in from the very first page as she takes you through
the past life of Nadine, her husband, their friends and
best friends. I had no trouble picturing the scenes as they were happening. I
really felt like I was part of the story it was just so real. Her many
different character voices were outstanding from her male to her female. You
always know who is talking and what they are feeling. There is no background
noise, no volume changes nor any repeating of words. It is a very clean, crisp
and powerful audio that pulls the listener in taking you back in time to a woman’s
life that had so much and lost even more. You can hear the smile or laugh and disappointment,
heartache and love in each character. Word cannot say what an outstanding job
this narrator has done. It is the first time I have listen to her work and she
blew me away.
The author has done an outstanding job
keeping the mystery going keeping you guessing to the outcome. I loved the
twists and turns, the unanswered questions that drive the reader nuts trying to
work it out. There is a lot you won’t understand for a little while because the
author isn’t giving to many clues away. She
knows how to keep the reader hooked and keeping the story interesting as she
spins her web around your heart leaving you in aww to the outcome. She starts off with a little old sweet lady
that knows what she wants and has a little sass to go with it. She is taken
back in time to her first meeting with the love of her life and all the
hardship the go through. Nadine is a very sweet girl but the
cards are stack against her and her true love. Much goes on as they are torn
apart going in different directions. The one thing that always stands true is
her friendship with her best friend. They have always been there for each other
through thick and thin even when distance keeps them apart. It isn’t all honey
and roses but it isn’t all bad, the author gives you a believable well told
story of love, lost, happiness, and the unthinkable until relationships are
held on by a thread. You will not be able to guess the outcome until you are
almost to the end of the story. By then you are so very hooked with tears in
your eyes. This is a very fast pace, thrilling, sad and very emotional read
that will touch you to your very soul.
My reaction is wanting to reach in and pull the characters
out of the pages more than once. My heart broke for so many at the same time it
is such a very cheerful story. It has a powerful message and so unselfish it
will break your heart. I know I could never be this unselfish and so giving. I
have never read any of this authors work but she had me hook, line and sinker
from the first page. I have picked this as one of my favorite reads of the
year. Once you pick it up and start it you will understand why. The audio
really brings this to life. I doubt I would have had the same reaction if I had
read it. There is no way you will want
this book to end, the secret is big the power of love is even bigger. This is a
story that will stay with you for a long time. Come listen to a touching story
which will change the way you think about life, love and what true happiness
really is.
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Summary
For thirty years, Nadine Kingsley has kept a heart-wrenching secret. When a
letter arrives threatening to reveal the truth that could destroy her
tight-knit family, Nadine embarks on a difficult journey to explain her painful
decision, especially to her youngest daughter, Autumn.
Meanwhile, Autumn Anderson, Speech Pathologist and mother of two, is struggling
in her marriage. The discovery of a troubling letter addressed to her mother
disrupts her already complicated life, leading Autumn to question what she’s
always believed.
When the unthinkable happens, Autumn digs deeper into her family’s past and
unravels a tangled web of lies and deception surrounding her own birth. Meeting
the one person her mother entrusted with her secret brings Autumn face to face
with an unexpected and shocking revelation.
“A Mother’s Choice” is a fast-paced, uplifting, emotional read, full of family
drama, love, hope, and forgiveness.
PRAISE FOR “A MOTHER’S CHOICE”
“New Author for Liane Moriarty Fans. This book grabbed me from the first page
…. Fischer creates very real characters with struggles that are believable and
heart-wrenching.” CC
“A Mother’s Choice is a gentle look at life, love and relationships involving
three generations of family and friends.” JB Bolton
“It was such a page turner that I read it in one evening!” Sandy
“Page-turning family drama - loved it! Kept me turning the pages so I could
find out ‘the secret’. I also enjoyed the emotional roller coaster of getting
pulled into a story about love, family, and the issues married couples face.”
T. Owens
“A wonderful read … a beautiful story about two young girls growing up as best
friends.” Amazon Customer
“Family secrets across generations. Family secrets are at the center of this
story, and they are brought to life with skill and tenderness by Fischer.”
Sandra Spicher
“Loved it! This articulate and emotionally satisfying storyline reverts back
and forth between the lives of a mother and daughter, hinting at and slowly revealing
a past secret that will impact their present and future. The book depicts a
relatable family with all its flaws…” Jacqueline Floyd.
"Fans of Debbie Macomber, Karen Kingsbury, and Dan Walsh will love this
clean and wholesome read!"
Romantic Women's Fiction
"A love inspired romance I could not put down!" Helen
"Heartbreaking, but in a good way. I loved this book about friendship,
marriage, life, death and hope. Can't wait to read the next one."
