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The Book of Longings: A Novel Audiobook
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“An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —Associated Press “A true masterpiece.” —Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.
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“Deeply researched and reverent.”
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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An Audible Pick of Listeners' Favorites of the Month
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New York Times bestseller
The Book of Longings Listener Reviews
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Barbara Stratton, 9/22/2022
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Susan Bowman, 9/27/2021
About Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd is the author of the New York Times bestselling
novels The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair, the
memoirs Traveling with Pomegranates, which she wrote with her
daughter Ann Kidd Taylor; The Dance of the Dissident Daughter; and When the Heart Waits, and Firstlight,
a collection of her early writings. The Secret Life of Bees has
spent more than 220 weeks on the New York Times bestseller
list and was adapted into an award-winning movie starring Dakota Fanning, Queen
Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, and Alicia Keys. The Mermaid Chair, a #1 New
York Times bestseller, was adapted into a television movie. Both of
her novels have been translated into more than twenty-four languages. The recipient of
numerous literary awards, Sue lives with her husband on an island off the coast
of Florida.
About Sue Monk Kidd
Mozhan Marnò is an Iranian American film and television actress, most notably appearing in Charlie Wilson’s War and Bones. Her audiobook narrations have won several AudioFile Earphones Awards.