That Camden Summer (Abridged) Audiobook, by LaVyrle Spencer Play Audiobook Sample

That Camden Summer (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: David Dukes Publisher: Phoenix Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 1999 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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A divorced woman, Roberta Jewett, returns to Camden, Maine, with her three daughters, to start a new life on her own. It's the summer of 1916 and Roberta faces the obstacles of rumors and innuendo, not to mention the lack of support from her mother and sister. In her efforts to rebuild both her life and a ramshackle house on the harbor, Roberta endures violence, betrayal, and her share of pain. But she also finds love, friendship, and acceptance from a most unlikely source.

Come to Camden and share this summer story by the master weaver of life's tales, LaVyrle Spencer, New York Times best selling author and winner of the Romance Writers of America Golden Medallion Award.

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"A good story about a strong woman who returns to her home town with her young daughters after being divorced. Since it is set in the early 1900's, a divorced woman is looked upon as being rather loose, and it's no different in this book. But Mrs. Jewitt is strong willed and very much a survivor. Her household is in contant chaos with her children and all the other children they bring home to play with. She has a rather unorthodox way of parenting. There is always action in this household; singing, dancing, and just plain horsing around. I particularly like how the kids create plays from some part of a book or poem they like and then and act them out for the people of the town to see. When Mrs. Jewitt meets the carpenter who is going to fix her house up they start realizing they are falling in love but they have some trials and tribulations they will go through before that can happen. So without giving away the whole story line I will just say that I really like Mrs. Jewitt (the divorced woman). She is brave, fun, hard headed and independent. A good read, I really enjoyed it."

— Cat (4 out of 5 stars)

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

    " Love the main character and what she had to overcome. "

    — Myrn, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Someone gave me this book. I think it might be a romance novel. I would probably never pick this out, but it was in my pile of books, so I read it. I surprisingly enjoyed it. Predictable, yes, but I liked the idea of a divorcee (with a child) in 1916 buying a car and having a career. Spunky character who doesn't follow what society dictates. "

    — Colleen, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love everything this author has written. It is my understanding that she no longer writes. "

    — Brenda, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was really captivating. We follow the life of Roberta and her daughters and Gabriel and his daughter Isobel. While the two main characters try to deal with their feelings Roberta is determined that she doesn't need a man for anything. Whatever a man can do she can do better. Gabriel has spent 7 years mourning his wife and finds Roberta sparking things in him that have long since been dormant. When times come to it, Roberta and Gabriel making a stand to the townfolks. Showing them that not everything is what it seems, and how small time gossip can sometimes do more harm than good. "

    — Paula, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As good, if not better, than the Notebook. I loved this story. "

    — Kari, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The reader in this audio book reminded me so much of Dick Estelle, the radio reader on WKAR that I used to listen to back when I lived in Lansing; I got rather nostalic listening to him and it felt very comfortable. Wasn't sure what to make of this book at first--was it a romance? a message novel?--but ended up liking it a lot. There is one very rough scene but I think it was needed. "

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

    " This was one of my favorite LyVyrle Spencer books - just a nice story. "

    — Suzy, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " okay for as cheesy beach read. "

    — Susan, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good book. I enjoyed it very much "

    — Barbara, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was okay. I was reading it mostly on airplanes. "

    — Cori, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've read alot of LaVyrle Spencer in the past and I found this on better than average for Spencer. One of the better chick-lits I've read of late. An enjoyable summer/beach book! "

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

    " I enjoyed this book. I felt that I was right there in the story, the way that LaVyrle Spencer describes everything. The romance aspect is just enough, but not overbearing. The comical side was sweet and just right. "

    — Nesa, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy read and enjoyable .... Just what I was looking for as a " before I turn the lights off" read. "

    — Jollean, 8/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is from my romance era - no mystery here but a good story about a woman that comes out stronger than she thought she would be!! "

    — Renna, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " terjemahannya agak kurang enak dibaca dibanding Morning Glory. PR buat penerbitnya "

    — Nur, 4/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " G nyangka roberta nasibx malang kli...Knpa g nyaris aj bukanx bnr2 dkerjai am kakak iparx nan bajingan it... "

    — Yulia, 1/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was expecting a soppy romance, but this was delightfully edgy and had some action in it. "

    — Dee-Ann, 12/24/2012
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    " I really enjoyed this book. I loved the fact that Roberta was so independent at a time when it was not acceptable. I kept rooting for her the entire book. "

    — ReneeB, 8/26/2012
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    " A strong herione. "

    — Diane, 7/31/2012
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    " This is how I always wanted to be with my children if I had any and could. Loved it!!! I tea this book in four hours!!! Couldn't put it down "

    — Karen, 5/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my most favorite books ever. "

    — Jane, 3/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All I can say is if you want to read a wonderful love story read one of LaVyrle's. I enjoyed being in her book in my mind I was there. "

    — Lauraley, 3/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A little harsher at times then your average beach read but the characters were very likeable and it was a quick read. "

    — Shannon, 12/24/2011
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    " I love this story. I have read this book several times. "

    — Carol, 11/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a nice book that you could recommend to your grandma. The story was well paced and interesting. "

    — Suzie, 6/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Task 5.7 - TSRC Challenge - book with a mode of transportation on the cover "

    — Dee, 6/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My first Spencer book, I chose it for Seasonal Reading Challenge. I spent a few days in Camden this past summer and read this to bring some of that back to me. OK story and characters but a bit over the top on New England reserve, I think she wanted to be writing the new Peyton Place. "

    — Barbara, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Light quick pace beach read. "

    — Merry, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I must have been very young the first time I read this book. It seemed naive and childish but sweet. I love LaVyrle Spencer but surprised this time around. What is wrong with me? I was not sure if I liked it or did not. Confusing. "

    — Sonia, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it! Made me happy that I do not have to drive my car backward up hills. What a far way we women have come the past 80 years. "

    — Time4nicu, 1/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All I can say is if you want to read a wonderful love story read one of LaVyrle's. I enjoyed being in her book in my mind I was there. "

    — Lauraley, 1/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " enjoyable , quick read, but nothing to write home about. "

    — Elizabeth, 12/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A strong independant woman (and a Mainer); a great central character. The author did a great job establishing the bonds between the Mother, daughters and other family members, very believable. This is the first book I have read by this author, I will be reading more. "

    — Kat, 10/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love LaVyrle Spencer's writing. Another good book by her. I highly recommend all of her books. "

    — Rebecca, 9/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " okay for as cheesy beach read. "

    — Susan, 7/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've read alot of LaVyrle Spencer in the past and I found this on better than average for Spencer. One of the better chick-lits I've read of late. An enjoyable summer/beach book! "

    — Robin, 6/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was expecting a soppy romance, but this was delightfully edgy and had some action in it. "

    — Dee-Ann, 5/31/2010

About LaVyrle Spencer

LaVyrle Spencer is a bestselling author of contemporary and historical romance novels. She has successfully published a number of books, with several of them made into movies. Twelve of her books have been New York Times bestsellers, and Spencer was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1988. She retired from writing in 1997.