Though Waters Roar, Lynn Austin
Though Waters Roar, Lynn Austin
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Though Waters Roar

Author: Lynn Austin

Narrator: Pam Turlow

Abridged: 9 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 09/10/2009


Synopsis

"Thank goodness you're such a plain child.  You'll have to rely on your wits." So went the words of Grandma Bebe. And for all of my growing-up years, I scoffed at the beauty of my sister and what I saw as her meaningless existence. But my wits hadn’t served me well in this instance, for here I was, in jail. And while I could have seen it as carrying on the family tradition (Grandma Bebe landed in jail for her support of Prohibition), the truth is, my reasons for being here would probably break her heart. So how did I end up becoming a criminal? I’ve been pondering that question all night. Perhaps the best way to search for an answer is to start at the very beginning. . . .

About The Author

Lynn Austin is a former teacher who now writes and speaks full time. Her unique voice and ability to portray compelling relationships have made Austin a favorite with readers and have garnered her wide acclaim, including five Christy Awards for her historical novels Candle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, Hidden Places, A Proper Pursuit, and Until We Reach Home.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lydia

Rarely, if ever, has a back cover made me so incredibly interested in a book. This book I picked up at the library, and after reading the blurb I was totally hooked. Then I brought the book home and was promptly disappointed. My disappointment stems mostly from the fact that the book isn't what the......more

Goodreads review by Emilee

This one is hard to review. It kept my attention all the way through but it is just so different and not in a refreshing way but in a confusing way. I am not sure what the author was going for. Generational relationships, mother daughter relationships, women's rights, human rights? It just leaves me......more

Goodreads review by Jerry

This book served as an exciting glimpse into life in the early part of the twentieth century, especially for women. However, the out-of-order chronology and constant perspective switching were annoying. So, this was a mixed bag.......more