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Waiting for the Miracle
- Narrated by: Avena Mansergh-Wallace, Roisin O’Neill
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
Anna McPartlin's new novel is a powerful and emotional exploration of motherhood, filled with unique and unforgettable characters, as funny as it is moving and as poignant as it is wise.
2010
Caroline has hit rock bottom. After years of trying, it's clear she can't have children, and the pain has driven her and her husband apart. She isn't pregnant, her husband is gone and her beloved dog is dead.
The other women at her infertility support group have their own problems, too. Natalie's girlfriend is much less excited about having children than she is. Janet's husband might be having an affair. And then there's Ronnie, intriguing, mysterious Ronnie, who won't tell anyone her story.
1976
Catherine is 16 and pregnant. Her boyfriend wants nothing to do with her, and her parents are ashamed. When she's sent away to a convent for pregnant girls, she is desperate not to be separated from her child. But she knows she might risk losing the baby forever.
Critic reviews
"Beautiful, heart-wrenching and raw. A joy." (Sinéad Moriarty)
"An enthralling read with brilliant characterisation, heartbreaking plotting, and so many laughs along the way." (Liz Nugent)
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- Irishgirl
- 26-05-22
Loved this!
Just captured my attention from page 1. such a real life story of mother & baby institutions in Ireland and this was set mid '70's - or at least part of it was. Really great characterisation, tragic but life affirming. Wonderful narration. Just loved it 🌼
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- Melanie Leamy
- 20-12-22
Absolutely amazing story
This book was an amazing read. Truly beautifully written and amazingly narrated. The author and the speakers are really fantastic!
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- H L Mitchell
- 15-03-24
I loved this book Great narration , happy and sad in equal measure but hopeful and honest
I can't think of anything at all I disliked
I loved it
will look at other titles by author
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- VB
- 26-08-23
Wow!
I listened to this book over one weekend whilst decorating and laughed and cried - it was simply brilliant in every way ❤️
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- brainbow
- 18-01-24
Katherine's story
what a lovely , sad, fun,gripping, and determined story about women and their journeys with pregnancy. Katherine was an inspirational lady
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- The crew
- 21-04-22
Brilliant.
A honest portrayal of the impact of infertility on women and their families. In particular the impact of being a young pregnant girl in Ireland and the role of the Catholic Church in taking woman’s babies away from them in cruel and aggressive ways in the name of religion. Brilliant story telling, funny, sad and the friendship of others.
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- Sigrin
- 26-04-22
Spend the credit or sale price, it’s worth it.
This is the second Anna McPartlin book I have had the pleasure to listen to.
She tackles difficult subjects in a sensitive way, but there is black humored in there too. Just when you think it could not get any worse or sad another knife splitting moment occurs but it adds to the content.
All the characters are so beautifully drawn and it feels like you know them personally.
I think I would have enjoyed reading these books, however thé narration just takes it to another level and I am now feeling a little bereft now it’s over.
Highly recommend this and her other book, Below a big blue sky.
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- SHow
- 15-04-22
The Simply Beautiful Waiting for the Miracle
A brilliant and emotional ride from start to finish with perfect narration! I cannot recommend it enough and if you're looking for the best book I have listened to since joining Audible - do not pass this book by!... I loved it
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- Anonymous User
- 25-07-22
Loved it!
The first half of this story was a difficult one (emotionally) to get through, but I'm so so glad I did, as by the end, I was in tears. The feminist in me was raging, and the mother in me was broken, but non the less, a beautiful story and highly recommended!
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- JayneB
- 01-05-22
So emotional xx
I loved this story x I cried lots x the narration is fabulous x
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