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Never Leave the Dogs Behind
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Brianna Madia
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The author of Nowhere for Very Long continues her story with this deeply honest, moving account of a woman walking the line between independence and isolation when she moves to the Southwest desert with nothing and no one but her four dogs.
In her debut memoir, Nowhere for Very Long, Brianna Madia reflected on her life as a nomad, free to roam some of the most beautiful land in America. Now, in Never Leave the Dogs Behind, the van life adherent faces the unfathomable darkness that comes from a life blown apart, her only solace the support of her dogs.
In the wake of a painful, public divorce and the ensuing fallout, Brianna moves from a pared-down van into a pared-down trailer. She reckons with her decision to be alone in the desert, living on a nine-acre plot of undeveloped land on the dusty outskirts of a small town in Utah, accompanied only by her four precious dogs: Bucket, Dagwood, Birdie, and Banjo. As she grapples with the anger, despair, and delicious freedom that comes from being wholly on her own, Brianna wonders where, exactly, the road less traveled has led her.
A powerful and poignant portrait of rebuilding and surviving, Never Leave the Dogs Behind is about finding the courage to start over when the dream life you thought you were living collapses around your feet.
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- Christina
- 02-04-24
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just as fabulous as the first book, I completed it in a day. Don't hesitate, buy it now!
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- Cate
- 01-05-24
keep writing x
I like her and enjoy listening to all of her story and I will be waiting for more x
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- LW
- 07-04-24
Amazingly honest, Auntie Bri.
Brianna has let us all in to a horrible time in her life and how she's made it through. Even though I've followed along on Instagram through all these times, and now knowing what was going on 'behind the scenes' has just made me want to reach through the screen and give her a huge hug.
Written wonderfully with a clever tone, this is one to listen to ASAP (but listen to her first book, first!)
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-04-24
Just as good as her first book. Honest and beautiful.
Beautifully written, sincere, adventurous and thought provoking. A thoroughly enjoyable listen (or read). Highly, highly recommend.
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- Ana
- 17-04-24
Beautiful, moving, real and poetic one of the best books I’ve read/listened to
Brianna did it again. What a stunning piece. I was moved to tears from the first few minutes and it only got better from there. I recognised myself in so many pieces of her own story, even if born on a completely different continent and lived a very different life. Thank you so much Bri for your courage and determination and for sharing this incredibly raw and vulnerable story. A day after I listened to it, the magic and poetry and majesty of your words still linger in my being.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-04-24
Brianna’s honest account of her struggles and her passion for her dogs kept me captivated throughout the whole book.
A beautiful account of her life, her pain and vulnerability and her love for her dogs. Totally relatable - I laughed and cried along with Bri as she read her book. Warning if you listen/read in public you and you give a shit about dogs then you will openly cry along with her. Loved every minute. Thank you Bri ❤️
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- Anna Lamstaes
- 02-09-24
Her strength is incredible
Truly inspiring it really was. I’ve been a relatively new follower of Brianna only this year and in that time I’ve read both books within 3 months. I’m in awe of your strength and how you go over your anxiety and depression as well as your sense of adventure and pure love for those beautiful loyal dogs of yours. With myself fitting through anxiety regularly lately, this book has reminded me not to second guess my strength as a woman. Thank you Brianna your journey has been magical to hear and I look forward to the third x
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- Olivia Collier
- 06-04-24
A gorgeous listen
I absolutely devoured this in one sitting. Her voice was just beautiful, the emotions felt as raw as the day she felt them. Stunningly written felt like I was really there with her, and boy I wish I was
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-04-24
Laugh, cry, cannot wait for the next one
I love listening to Brianna tell her real life stories, they make me laugh & cry I’m so upset I’ve finished it already will definitely have it on repeat
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- Emma
- 20-04-24
Love love loved this book
I loved hearing someone else talk about loving dogs the way I love mine. So much that resonated even tho my lifestyle isn’t quite so badass! A beautiful, wistful book and I loved that the author narrated it. Her and her dogs and the resounding love they have for each other will stay in my thoughts for a long time.
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