Coming Up for Air Audiobook (Unabridged)

" It was a good book that was easy to read. "

" Do any of us really know our parents and the life they led before we came along? "Coming Up for Air" is a story about Ellie Calvin and her search to find out about the life that her mother led in 1960-1961 and her part in the "movement". She found out about her mother's secret past only after her mother died. Her mother left a journal that was hidden and locked away. When Ellie found it and read it she went on a quest to find out about her mother's life and "HIM", the person her mother was so in love with. During this time Ellie also tries to discover in what direction her own story should go in. This is a beautifully written book, and one that you won't want to put down. I am looking forward to reading more of Patti Callahan Henry's books. "

" It was good, quick "vacation read". I liked how the woman finds out about her mother's history and that she was a completely different person in the past. I didn't feel like you got to know the characters enough though to really get emotionally involved in the book. It was a light read, great for passing time on the airplane but you won't have a hard time putting it down when needed. Also, I'm not from the south so couldn't relate as much as others might. "

" It was a light entertaining read. "

" Eh. My favorite thing about it was that main character and her daughter both attended Auburn University, and referenced a setting and places familiar to me!! "

" Very good book. It really spoke to me... "

" This was better than I expected. I enjoyed the interplay of the characters, and was surprised at the ending. Overall a very enjoyable read. "

" I couldn't put this book down!! I read for hours because I was always at "a good part". I hope the author keeps writing, because she definitely has a gift! "

" that was the longest 281 pages ever....ugh "

" A book that I enjoyed - made me question many things in my life and why I chose the way I did - yet still very enjoyable reading! Pick it up! "

" The writing is clam and peaceful about a time of turmoil. Turmoil from the past as well as the present. I didn't like the decisions made by Ellie or her reasons. I thought she had other options. But the book was easy to ready and I like the writing style. "

" Great story, quick read and perfect for a summer day on the porch. "

" Fast read, I would recommend it :) "

" Good book? I was able to put it down which was nice as I can get obsessed with books! I liked that there was a nice historical aspect to this novel. Ending was even unpredictable! "

" When her mother dies, Ellie discovers a journal chronicling the elder Lily's life and begins to learn a little about who her mother used to be and how she became the woman she was. A heartfelt book about life decisions. "

" Liked it, I like all of her books. "

" I couldn't put this book down!! I read for hours because I was always at "a good part". I hope the author keeps writing, because she definitely has a gift! "

" Enjoyable read. Found the ending too trite. "