Breaking Free: A Novel Audiobook, by Lauraine Snelling Play Audiobook Sample

Breaking Free: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Pam Ward Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481565615

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

31

Longest Chapter Length:

32:25 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:44 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

18:17 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

59

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Publisher Description

When an accident brought Maggie Roberts unimaginable tragedy, she found herself in prison grieving for the loss of her family and her old life and facing the daunting challenges of threatening fellow inmates. During the course of her ten-year sentence, she coped by keeping to herself and avoiding interacting with others. But in her last few months inside, when given the chance to work with retired Thoroughbred horses, she found a renewed purpose in life. Now she's faced with the transition back into society, starting over yet again and alone in the world.

Gil Winters is a single father seeking a new form of therapy for his wheelchair-bound son, Edward. Confined to his own prison of doubt and distrust, he still struggles daily with the memory of being abandoned by first his mother and then his drug-addicted ex-wife. But as he gets to know Maggie during his son's therapy sessions with her horses, the issues of trust and old wounds that haunt both Maggie and Gil begin to fade.

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"Great book! I am too quick to judge someone who has been convicted of a crime as a "bad" person and I think I might be like Gil and not want my child around an ex-con without truly knowing the circumstances or the person. Of course it has horses & faith so its gotta be good!"

— Karol (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “This complex horse-centered romance gets a warm, fuzzy audio treatment…Pam Ward manages to beautifully express Maggie’s life, suggesting her powerful emotions of hope, fear, distrust, and love…Ward is equally adept at reading male, female, and child roles. Her poignant pacing allows listeners to fully empathize with Maggie and Gil’s emotions.”

    — AudioFile
  • “[A] tale of faith, forgiveness, and starting over.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Bestseller Snelling delivers a story that’s endearing and touching.”

    — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
  • “[A] heartwarming story of love, loss, and second chances for humans and animals.”

    — ArmchairInterviews.com

Breaking Free Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.61290322580645 out of 53.61290322580645 out of 53.61290322580645 out of 53.61290322580645 out of 53.61290322580645 out of 5 (3.61)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it was a story about horses...I couldn't resist! "

    — Noelle, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this book. Because of the horse it was different in nature of what I usually read. "

    — Lynette, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A sweet story, no bad guys, no bad language. "

    — Sue, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It took awhile for me to get into this book. Perhaps it's because the initial setting of the book is a women's prison....not something I can relate to very well. Maybe, it's just the book. "

    — Christine, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Liked the book as a whole. Didn't really care for the ending it felt really rushed. "

    — Iris, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was not one of Lauraine Snellings best books but I still enjoyed it. It's about a lady who goes to prison for seven years for killing two people in a car accident. The story line was a little weak and very predictable but I still thought the book was an okay read. "

    — Linda, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a quick read, feel good book. If you like horses this is for you! A sweet book on forgiveness and the ability to rise above our mistakes and make something more of ourselves. "

    — Amy, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good horse book about learning to trust, how life can change in an instant, and how we can begin a new life through second chances. "

    — Morgan, 4/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite authors. She builds a story around animal rescue groups, specifically a program in New York that rescues Race Horses and in the process provides therapy to prison women who participate in the rehabilitation of the horses. "

    — Wendy, 1/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely loved this story. I wish it would be made into a series. "

    — Katie, 12/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good story, but I felt like it finished in a hurry. I think there needed to be a little more development to the romantic part of the story. It was pretty obvious where it was going though so I wasn't too disappointed. I'll probably read more from this author. "

    — Kristan, 12/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a beautiful story of trust, healing, and forgiveness. "

    — Kristi, 8/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the wholesome nature of this book. I am happy to recommend it to my daughter who loves horses. "

    — Linda, 7/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was not really my type of book, but it was a good story. It's actually scary to be reminded that one bad decision could drastically change your life. I think this is supposed to be an uplifting book, but I still feel sad for the main character. "

    — Tishia, 4/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I would recommend this book. It was interesting to follow the main character's healing. "

    — Ruth, 4/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. The frightening aspect that a single moment can change our lives and take us down a path we would never have believed we would find ourselves. "

    — Marla, 1/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Book. I highly recommend it. "

    — Linda, 1/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story caught my interest immediately. I thought the romantic interest needed more development to go where it went. "

    — Judie, 11/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " was ok.. not as good as some "

    — Crystal, 7/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A sweet story, no bad guys, no bad language. "

    — Sue, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good story, but I felt like it finished in a hurry. I think there needed to be a little more development to the romantic part of the story. It was pretty obvious where it was going though so I wasn't too disappointed. I'll probably read more from this author. "

    — Kristan, 3/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It took awhile for me to get into this book. Perhaps it's because the initial setting of the book is a women's prison....not something I can relate to very well. Maybe, it's just the book. "

    — Christine, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was not really my type of book, but it was a good story. It's actually scary to be reminded that one bad decision could drastically change your life. I think this is supposed to be an uplifting book, but I still feel sad for the main character. "

    — Tishia, 7/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. The frightening aspect that a single moment can change our lives and take us down a path we would never have believed we would find ourselves. "

    — Marla, 6/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a beautiful story of trust, healing, and forgiveness. "

    — Kristi, 3/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I would recommend this book. It was interesting to follow the main character's healing. "

    — Ruth, 7/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story caught my interest immediately. I thought the romantic interest needed more development to go where it went. "

    — Judie, 4/14/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this book. Because of the horse it was different in nature of what I usually read. "

    — Lynette, 4/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was not one of Lauraine Snellings best books but I still enjoyed it. It's about a lady who goes to prison for seven years for killing two people in a car accident. The story line was a little weak and very predictable but I still thought the book was an okay read. "

    — Linda, 6/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the wholesome nature of this book. I am happy to recommend it to my daughter who loves horses. "

    — Linda, 6/3/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite authors. She builds a story around animal rescue groups, specifically a program in New York that rescues Race Horses and in the process provides therapy to prison women who participate in the rehabilitation of the horses. "

    — Wendy, 5/22/2008

About Lauraine Snelling

Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books consistently appear on CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German. A hallmark of her style is writing about real issues within a compelling story. Her books have sold more than five million copies. She won a Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter. She also writes for a wide range of magazines and teaches at writers’ conferences across the country. Find out more at www.laurainesnelling.com.

About Pam Ward

Pam Ward, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, found her true calling reading books for the blind and physically handicapped for the Library of Congress’ Talking Books program. The fact that she can work with Blackstone Audio from the beauty of the mountains of Southern Oregon is an unexpected bonus.