Fascinating subject, poor performance

Fascinating subject and so well researched. The author definitely has great knowledge of this really complex subject. However, I struggle to listen to the the author read this book. At first I thought it might be because of language, author is American, but it’s not that, it’s the author’s intonation. Even when I turned up the volume, it was still difficult to catch some words in sentences. Have decided to read the book as it is too frustrating trying to work out what is being said. This is only reason why I couldn’t give 5* rating for every category. Most annoying!

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Changed my life

I came across the book/author on a fb clip and immediately tried to find it but the earliest date being 10 days away. Unwillingly I downloaded it to listen to (not much an audio person having failed with a previous book).

I managed to read/listen to it in one sitting!l such an easy read with a soothing voice. In fact I re read it the following day ( I like to make notes).

Thank you for your time, effort and healing intent in writing this book. It has helped me understand a life time of pain. ❤️

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Excellent book, terrible recording

The ideas in this book are revolutionary for me. I hugely appreciate the work of the author and have bought this in print too.

However, this recording is not up to the usual audible standard. Background noise distracting at times. Over-the-top softly softly American accent as if she's trying to send you to sleep. Hearing extraneous noise makes me wonder where it was recorded.
Disappointed as the normal Audible quality is excellent.

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Incredible book

So deeply insightful and clarifying. Really foundational, brilliant understanding of the role of mother and the consequences of a compromised mother presence.

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A mother void must

Please listen to this if you are on this heroines journey. Compassionate intelligent, and puts a language on the unexplainable. Beautifully paced narration that allows the listener to process the feelings associated with lack of mothering, rather than avoid through intellectual understanding. Kelly's non blaming theme opens up the possibility of a dialogue, perhaps even with mothers who may be defensive, or lack the emotional maturity to begin the process of healing deep and destructive intergenerational legacies.

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Outstanding book, written by a beautiful soul

Love how this book is structured. It is very insightful and is written with warmth and compassion. Love that it includes lots of info on how to heal and provides information on where to get help. I feel less alone after reading this book, it focuses on trauma and addiction I’ve never understood up until now. Things I’d never want to talk about with the people in my life, as doing so could result in me feeling uncomfortable or being judged. Wish all mums would read this book because there would be far less traumatised people in the world if they did.

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Possibly the most important book I'll ever read.

So many revelations in understanding myself in relation to my mother. So many lightbulb moments and so many tears of grief and recognition. A gently read, powerful punch of a book that encourages you to heal whilst listening to it. Kelly's caring and respectful reading manner is beautifully supportive. I felt the sound dipped in and out especially earlier in the book. I could recommend this book to every woman I know and they would all take something from it. Thank you Kelly for explaining mother hunger.

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Incredible book for those called to it!

I have no words for how incredible this book was...when I was called to it and ready to receive it's message, when I truly had the strenght to stop and listen..truly...and feel...all of the feelings and emotions that had to release...ot's hard to listen to at points...you need breaks from it...to lick your wounds...and let the dust settle...and then...it picks you up and gives such nurturence and guidance...in such a soft spoken voice! lived everything about it! Will purchase a hard copy and listen to it more than once! 🤍🤍🤍

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Life changing audiobook!

This is an extremely well written and researched book. It is emotional at times when the reality of your experience hits home. It’s wonderful to have a name for that empty feeling that just couldn’t be described until now. I love the readers soft and respectful tone throughout as well. Absolutely life changing for me.

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Insightful

Insightful doesn’t really cover the advice and the research shared in this book. I always felt like I was defective or unlovable despite the literature about families / attachment. The vocabulary used In this book is the most helpful for understanding the pain yielded from an absent Mother or fractured relationship with your Mum.

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