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Read By: Laura Jennings Publisher: Thomas Nelson Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2020 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780785251712

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

44

Longest Chapter Length:

33:04 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

14 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

13:03 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

5

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Publisher Description

Millie is just a girl. But she’s the only one strong enough to break the family cycle.

In Depression-era Mississippi, Millie Reynolds longs to escape the madness that marks her world. With an abusive father and a “nothing mama,” she struggles to find a place where she really belongs. For answers, Millie turns to the Gypsies who caravan through town each spring. The travelers lead Millie to a key that unlocks generations of shocking family secrets. When tragedy strikes, the mysterious contents of the box give Millie the tools she needs to break her family’s longstanding cycle of madness and abuse. Through it all, Millie experiences the thrill of first love while fighting to trust the God she believes has abandoned her. With the power of forgiveness, can Millie finally make her way into the free?

Saturated in Southern ambiance and written in the vein of other Southern literary bestsellers like The Help by Kathryn Stockett and Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin, Julie Cantrell has created Into the Free—now a New York Times bestseller—a story that will sweep you away long after the novel ends.

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"Now this was a truly fascinating book. At first, I thought it was going to be amateurish. In fact, I almost gave up after a few chapters. Lucky thing I didn't. The characters grabbed me, and so did the unusual setting: rural Mississippi in the 1930s, rodeo riders, gypsies, white trash, domestic violence, madness, triumph over being a victim, forgiveness, love of literature, ultra-Christian hypocrisy ... See what I mean? It was really different. So many awful things happen to the main character that you just want to weep for her. Yet all of it is quite believable. I bought this because it was a bargain book and I wanted to fill up some space on my Kindle for a trip. I'll bet it catches on, and stops being a bargain book. And I'm sure that the author will become well-known if she keeps up the good work."

— Alesa (4 out of 5 stars)

Into the Free Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed the characters in this book. "

    — Ann, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A week after finishing this book I am still thinking about the characters. Julie Cantrell wove a wonderful story with her beautiful prose . The plot might be a touch improbable , coincidences sometimes too pat but the depth of the characters , the strong emotions evoked and the sheer beauty of the prose made this one of the most unique books I have read in a long time. Highly recommend this . "

    — Mary, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed the first 3/4 of this book! Her descriptions were so vivid and almost poetic in places, beginning with the first paragraph. I'm not sure why the last part was not as enjoyable. The denouement seems hurried and not as detailed as the rest of the novel. This is probably just a pet peeve of mine, but the character with supposedly the highest education speaks like a very uneducated person, and is the ONLY one in the book to do so. For a first novel this was very good! I think with her talent she will write many wonderful books and I look forward to reading them! "

    — Nancy, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sad but compelling story of a young survivor who discovers herself, her value, and her faith. A very worthwhile read. "

    — Kathi, 1/31/2014
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    " I LOVED this book. It was very reflective about living. I wish for Into The Free pt. 2. "

    — April, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book had a unique and creative story line and was well written. I guess I lean somewhat toward feel-good stories, and this one wasn't exactly full of feel-good. It was interesting, enlightening, and eventually had a happy ending. It was hard to put down at night! "

    — Betsy, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Into the Free captivated my emotions from the first page. Ms. Cantrell swept me into another world, while helping me face soulful questions of my own. Loved this book! "

    — Anita, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " tough start but worth sticking with. Enjoyable story "

    — Cathy, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " With the power of forgiveness, we can finally make our way into the free!!! Beautiful!!! "

    — Carmen, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nice story and refreshing because it is so different. I could not predct the end. I loved this book and it is well written. "

    — Menia, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Best I've read this year! Not the typical Southern novel, but so much more. If I'm being fair, it really deserves 4.5 stars at least. Well written, excellent character development. Bravo Ms. Cantrell! "

    — Lisa, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Some parts were hard to read for this one. The religious bits didn't bother me as I loved the story as a whole. I realize, that with me saying religious, it might turn some away from this one. However, give it a try and see the story behind the religion as well. Give this one a read, won't you? "

    — Mellodi, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Light read but good "

    — Margaret, 8/10/2013
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    " All I can say is...wow! What a gift this book is. "

    — Allison, 8/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great book! The author has clever usage of words. It is hopeful and inspiring. I am waiting for the sequel! "

    — Luana, 3/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although tragedy is in the book- It is a lovely story of a young girl and overcoming life's problems. It takes place in the South and has touches of Southern culture. "

    — Simone, 1/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I found this as a free download and wasn't really expecting a lot out of it. Was I ever surprised. This was an excellent book though heartbreaking at times. I highly recommend it. "

    — Marie, 1/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book. Millie - tough, innocent, a survivor to say the least. Beautifully written and really brought out the places inbetween reality and fantasy where we choose to live sometimes. "

    — Cheryl, 12/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Loved the story line, in places the story was a bit predictable but rather good read "

    — Kay, 11/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Book! Can't wait for the next one! "

    — Leah, 10/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I fell in love with the main character of this book, Millie. Beautifully written. So many good quotes I wanted to write down from this book. Added to my favorites, for sure. "

    — Joannah, 10/5/2012

About Julie Cantrell

Julie Cantrell is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Into the Free, the 2013 Christy Award–winning Book of the Year and recipient of the Mississippi Library Association’s Fiction Award. She has served as editor-in-chief of the Southern Literary Review and is a recipient of the Mississippi Arts Commission Literary Fellowship. Her second novel, When Mountains Move, won the 2014 Carol Award for Historical Fiction and, like her debut, was selected for several top reads lists.

About Laura Jennings

Laura Jennings graduated with an MFA in creative writing and has an intrinsic appreciation of the mechanisms and techniques which comprise the art of the tale. A skilled narrator, she is adept at analyzing the underlying moods and currents of a book and bringing these into her interpretation of the author’s work.