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Dear Mother
- A Gripping and Emotional Story That Will Make You Sob Your Heart Out
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Eldest child, Catherine, has striven for success, despite her difficult upbringing. But behind the carefully constructed façade lies a secret that could shatter her world forever.
Beth, the middle child, bore the greatest burden. But having blocked out the cruelty they suffered, she remained with their mother until her death. Now she must confront the devastating reality of the past.
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- Mrs. J. M. Benjamin-potts
- 09-11-16
A RIVETING STORY
Another fabulous page turner from Angela Marsons. Expertly narrated by Alison Campbell. Highly recommended! Can't wait for the next one!
4 people found this helpful
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- jenny buchanan
- 05-02-22
best book
couldn't put it down, most emotional book I've ever read. I laughed, I cried and wanted to instantly read it again.
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- Jayniepops
- 15-01-22
Unputdownable
Absolutely gripping from beginning to end. This is the second time I've listened to this book. (Short term memory loss is a gift in this instance) Cannot recommend this enough.
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- Kate
- 20-08-21
Heartrending
Not my usual choice of storyline, but I have read a good few of Angela Marsons other books so have it a go! Such a sad story, provoking tears and anger at what the girls endured!
Beautifully narrated.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-11-20
A hard listen at times
Fabulous book, well written and beautifully read. I listened well beyond where I should have stopped to get some sleep, but the story kept telling me to hear more!
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- Jeanette McLaughlin
- 13-06-20
Dest Mother
I really enjoy this story had tear in !y eye at the end well done
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- Jodie
- 05-02-20
Heartbreaking and Inspiring
I cried throughout most of this book and I'm sure this story resonates with some. what a powerful story and shows the unconditional love that exists between sisters
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- JG
- 06-05-18
Very emotional
I really enjoyed this book, Even though l felt like I've been on an emotional roller coaster. It is very well written by Angela and marvellous narrated by Alison. Both very talented women. Thank you
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- E. J. Rose
- 23-11-17
Dear Mother
What a beautifully lovely sad book. Fabulously written and narrated.
Be prepared to have tears. Be prepared to be angry. Be prepared to smile.
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- Kay Cookson
- 28-11-16
Excellent
I really enjoyed this audio I was pleasantly surprised . Unusual story good narration. I look forward to a new novel by this author
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- Juanita A. Jackson
- 26-03-17
Kept me enthralled
Well written story of family dysfunction and secrets. Gives great thought to the impact of abuse on the human psyche and personality.
6 people found this helpful
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- Kathy T.
- 27-01-17
Soul enlightening
This book brutally laid bare my soul and gently healed it at the same time. I'm speechless. Thank you Angela Marsons
6 people found this helpful
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- Daryll
- 28-02-17
Great story
Beautifully told and I thoroughly enjoyed it . This author is becoming my favorite author
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- Wayne
- 17-05-17
I prefer the original title!
Dear Mother was originally titled The Middle Child. It is about Catherine, Beth, and Alex, three adult sisters who as they deal with their horrid mistreatment by their mother when they were children. if you can listen to the entire novel without shedding any tears, you are a stronger person than I.
12 people found this helpful
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- Bobby G Wade
- 29-01-17
Dear Mother
This book kept my interest well,the book is the same as The Middle Child which I purchased before.
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- MzCarrie
- 26-10-18
Heartwrenching
I love anything and everything written by this author and this book is no exception. Three sisters, so completely different with different issues, find their way back somehow. I love this story even though there were some truly horrible events in places. But the whole ugly truth had to be told to truly understand the dynamics between the sisters. a fantastic listen! The narrator does an excellent job and I would listen to her again and again!
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-02-20
Great
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. My emotions came out with this powerful story line. Well read
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- ML Farley
- 22-01-19
A Step Above
always a fan, this one brought me to tears and will be with me forever.