Daughters-in-Law
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Daughters-in-Law
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Narrated by:
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Julia Franklin
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By:
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Joanna Trollope
About this listen
Can a mother ever hand over her son to another woman?
In this emotional and thought-provoking novel, multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope expertly weaves a study of familial relationships with a lightness of tone and real sense of compassion. Fans of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will love it!
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DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW : THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
When you've dedicated your life to your children, what happens when they grow up?
Rachel loves being at the centre of her large family. She has devoted herself fiercely to bringing up her three sons, but at their childhood home on the wide, bird-haunted coast of Suffolk, Rachel finds that her control begins to slip away. Other women - her daughters-in-law - are usurping her position. They have become more important to her boys than she is.
A crisis brings these subtle rifts to the surface.
Can there be a way forward, if they are to survive as a family?
©2011 Joanna Trollope (P)2011 Penguin AudioListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
'Trollope writes about family life with wit, intelligence and verve' - Guardian
'Infallibly elegant...Look more closely and something as grim as Greek tragedy is played out around the cosy family dining table' - Daily Telegraph
'Wonderfully observed and readable' - The Times
Good book but a very annoying narrator
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Where does Daughters-in-Law rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
For anyone who is a daughter , daughter in law or mother in law this book is a must. She deconstructs these complex relationships in a way which is sensitive and respectful. Through the different characters she presents the reality of life which shifts and changes despite our wish at times for it to remain static.Who was your favorite character and why?
I hated Charlotte but perhaps her characterisation was a little too close for comfort. I also hated Rachel for the same reason.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I read this some years ago and it was the catalyst for me to evaluate some of my own behaviours as a daughter in law and consider how they may have impacted on all those around me. I listened to this narration captivated. Thanks Joanna from the bottom of my heart.Any additional comments?
I didn't want it to end !!Trollope at her best !
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Well narrated.
Can taste the sea
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Enjoyable
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The characters are very complex and likable in themselves, but the excellent narrator brings a dreamy, innocent naivete to Petra that I wouldn't have noticed had I read the book myself.
I found myself thinking of these people long after I had finished the book. A must if you are a daughter-in-law or if you have a daugher-in-law but an enjoyable listen for anyone.
A gentle, well narrated book
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