All She Ever Wanted

Name: All She Ever Wanted
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Lynn Austin
ISBN: 9781449800222

Author: Lynn Austin

Narrator: Linda Stephens

Unabridged: 14 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/08/2009

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

Thirty-five years ago Kathleen fled her home, desperate to cast off weights of poverty and shame. But an unexpected invitation from her sister unwittingly draws her back to that sleepy New York town, her own daughter in tow. A trip meant to salvage her relationship with her daughter changes course as Kathleen reexamines her own childhood. But even more enlightening are the stories of Eleanor, her once-vibrant mother, and Fiona, the grandmother she barely knew. The more Kathleen learns, the more answers she seeks concerning her family's mysterious past. Yet with the past exposed, Kathleen is torn between her need to forgive and the urge to forget.

About Lynn Austin

Lynn Austin has sold more than 1.5 million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom

A Very Good Book “All She Ever Wanted” is a heart story of three generations of women: Kathleen, Eleanor, Fiona. There are similar patterns in each story. In that each of the women left a whole situation to escape the family and attempt a new life. The novel is full of emotions and feelings like love......more

Goodreads review by Stefanie

All She Ever Wanted, by Lynn Austin was the tale of a woman, Kathleen, her mother, Eleanor, and her grandmother, Fiona. Each woman worked through a world of chaos, turmoil, hurt, and pain. The book starts out with Kathleen and her daughter, Joelle fighting. Joelle yelling at her mom and how closed off......more

Goodreads review by Natalie

Wow! I read and listen to a lot of books but rarely have time to post a review. I’m currently hiding from my children so I can post a few words. I just finished this book and LOVED it. After I finish a book I usually think, that was nice, or meh. After I finished this book I thought, wow! I was mad......more

Goodreads review by Paula

This story focuses on four generations of women in a family line. Each deplored her mother and resolved to be completely different. The passage of time hid the fact that they were all most alike, especially in their decisions to sever all ties with their families. Kathleen, who is number three in th......more