Tapestry (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Belva Plain Play Audiobook Sample

Tapestry Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Joyce Bean Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Beginning in 1920 and paralleling Hitler's rise to power, this compelling story revolves around wealthy Paul Werner and interweaves a myriad of other characters as he quests for ultimate happiness and contentment. You will meet an unforgettable American family as they struggle with birth, death, murder, illicit passion, and great tragedy - and one man who must fight his own war against evil. Belva Plain pulls together the many life-threads entwined with Werner's to form a magnificent tapestry.

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"What can I say - it is Belva Plain - about real life - could be your life or mine. I really wish she wasn't so nonchalant about extramarital affairs. She is so 'I just want to be happy - that is what is important - and I am not hurting anyone.""

— Cheryl (5 out of 5 stars)

Tapestry (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book starts out in the roaring twenties and ends at the end of World War II and is told from the viewpoint of an American Jewish banker. It is interesting to see events in American history from a Jewish perspective. "

    — Michele, 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good book from Belva Plain but not my favorite. She again does a good job of creating shades of gray in the characters but the main story wasn't as compelling as in The Golden Cup "

    — Karen, 8/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Tapestry is a nice family saga set between the two World Wars. Yes, it is predictable, but makes a good book to read for leisure. I was ready for just such a read. "

    — MJ, 2/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The saga of the Werner family continues in this novel set during World War II. Belva Plain is a master storyteller whose characters are long remembered. "

    — Kathy, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a book from the past...picked up at a friends of the library sale and enjoyed it. an easy read about a NY family in the 1920-40 period told from a mans point of view. i used to read a lot of her books so this was a nice treat "

    — Jeanne, 1/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Her usual story of immigrant family in NYC and rise and fall of various family memebers. Good read for vacation. "

    — Virginia, 11/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again, 3rd in Werner family series. Still good. "

    — Sdhall0824, 11/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book with extraordinary detail! "

    — Lacey, 6/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is only the second Belva Plain book that I have read. I think though that it is typical of her stories. A quick and good read. "

    — Darla, 5/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable read by this incredible author. "

    — Pauline, 4/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. Kept me up reading to the wee hours! "

    — Virginia, 3/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one my first favorite books. I think I read it 3 times in a row and that was years ago. Just thinking about it now, I want to read it over again. "

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

    " This was a good book; I enjoyed it. It's set in time period just following WWI and including WWII - a period in history that I find interesting. "

    — MaryHelen, 2/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was an interesting tale of the Jewish plight during Hitler's reign from the point of view of a Jewish family in America. It was more than that, though. It was a very good tale of a family with their own personal secrets and dramas. "

    — Dalton, 11/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Part of the Werner saga that began with Evergreen. "

    — Debbie, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a book from the past...picked up at a friends of the library sale and enjoyed it. an easy read about a NY family in the 1920-40 period told from a mans point of view. i used to read a lot of her books so this was a nice treat "

    — Jeanne, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Part of the Werner saga that began with Evergreen. "

    — Debbie, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book starts out in the roaring twenties and ends at the end of World War II and is told from the viewpoint of an American Jewish banker. It is interesting to see events in American history from a Jewish perspective. "

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

    " Tapestry is a nice family saga set between the two World Wars. Yes, it is predictable, but makes a good book to read for leisure. I was ready for just such a read. "

    — MJ, 12/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable read by this incredible author. "

    — Pauline, 7/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good book from Belva Plain but not my favorite. She again does a good job of creating shades of gray in the characters but the main story wasn't as compelling as in The Golden Cup "

    — Karen, 8/5/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one my first favorite books. I think I read it 3 times in a row and that was years ago. Just thinking about it now, I want to read it over again. "

    — Tami, 1/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The saga of the Werner family continues in this novel set during World War II. Belva Plain is a master storyteller whose characters are long remembered. "

    — Kathy, 1/13/2008
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was an interesting tale of the Jewish plight during Hitler's reign from the point of view of a Jewish family in America. It was more than that, though. It was a very good tale of a family with their own personal secrets and dramas. "

    — Dalton, 5/31/2007

About Belva Plain

Belva Plain (1915–2010) was the author of more than a dozen bestselling novels with both period and contemporary settings and themes.

About Joyce Bean

Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.