The Diary, Eileen Goudge
The Diary, Eileen Goudge
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The Diary

Author: Eileen Goudge

Narrator: Susan Ericksen

Unabridged: 6 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2009

Synopsis

When the two grown daughters of Elizabeth Marshall discover an old diary of their mother's in her attic, it comes as a shock to learn that the true love of Elizabeth's life was not their father. But is all as it seems? That's the mystery the two daughters must unravel as they stay up late reading the words penned by Elizabeth so long ago. Their mother can't give them answers; after a massive stroke, she lies mute and near death in a nursing home. Only the pages of her diary can provide clues to what really happened. Did Elizabeth marry their father, Bob, out of a sense of obligation rather than love? What happened to the mysterious "A.J." and who ignited Elizabeth's passions as a young woman in the small town of Emory, Nebraska? In a richly detailed journey into the past, we see Elizabeth lose her heart to one man while remaining devoted to another. The Diary is a love story. It's also the story of the unshakable bond between a mother and her daughters. Elizabeth's daughters are forced to ask the question that all adult children must ask themselves at some point. How well do you really know your parents?

About Eileen Goudge

Eileen Goudge is an author whose novels Such Devoted Sisters and Garden of Lies were New York Times bestsellers. Her work has also garnered the RT Book Reviews award for Best Contemporary Novel.

About Susan Ericksen

Susan Ericksen is an actor and voice-over artist. She has been awarded numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actor and director, she has worked in theaters throughout the country.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sammie on August 11, 2018

This was a book club read, and probably, I wouldn't have picked up this book otherwise, so perhaps that has some effect on things. I don't know. What I do know is that I was definitely not into this book, and I walked away kind of disappointed. It was a quick enough read, something light that doesn'......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on September 09, 2018

The Diary, by Eileen Goudge, is the story of two grown sisters finding their mother's diary when cleaning out their childhood home. Turning the pages of their mother's most private possession they learn more about their parents lives and loves than they could imagine. A sweet story with a perfect end......more

Goodreads review by Dale on January 15, 2016

Three and a half stars Two women, Sarah and Emily, find a diary written by their mother, who is in care and in her last days. As they start to read, it becomes evident that the Elizabeth in these pages is vastly different to the mother they know and love. They had always thought their parents had the......more

Goodreads review by Tara on August 07, 2011

This was one of the best books I have ever read.The Diary by Eileen Goudge had me sobbing at 4 a.m. this morning as I finished it. I don't think I have ever sobbed while reading a book! The ending took me completely by surprise and that never happens. It was a truly beautiful and heartbreaking story......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on August 11, 2013

This was actually my first book by Eileen Goudge but it will absolutely not be my last. The Diary was a beautiful love story that evoked so many different emotions for me while reading. I adored Elizabeth and tore through the pages as I followed her journey to true love. I was angry for her when her......more

Quotes

“[Ericksen’s] strong reading makes this novel one listeners will want to speed through, while hoping it never ends.” AudioFile

“The story is suspenseful and surprising, and the versatile Susan Ericksen gives the characters the life, color and personality they deserve, effortlessly and faithfully conveying the middle-class, Midwestern setting.”  Publishers Weekly (audio review)

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