The Four Seasons Audiobook, by Mary Alice Monroe Play Audiobook Sample

The Four Seasons Audiobook

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Read By: Sandra Burr Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441852885

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

50

Longest Chapter Length:

22:43 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:40 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:08 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

14

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Publisher Description

They are the Season sisters, bound by blood, driven apart by a tragedy. Now they are about to embark on a bittersweet journey into the unknown — an odyssey of promise and forgiveness, of loss and rediscovery. Jillian, Beatrice and Rose have gathered for the funeral of their younger sister, Meredith. Her death, and the legacy she leaves them, will trigger a cross-country journey in search of a stranger with the power to mend their shattered lives. As the emotions of the past reverberate into the present, Jillian, Beatrice and Rose search for the girls they once were, in hopes of finding what they really lost: the women they were meant to be.

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"It's about 3 sisters who were once close but became lost in their own lives and how they are brought back together again through the last wish of their deceased sister. This book was interesting enough to hold my attention. Although some parts of the story were a little over the top and soap opera like."

— Bg (4 out of 5 stars)

The Four Seasons Listener Reviews

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

    " Four sisters with misunderstandings, broken relationships, misperceptions which eventually lead to openness and healing. "

    — Doris, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a nice summer reading experience "

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

    " Loved it. Couldn't put it down. "

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

    " It was an okay of a book not my fav but not the wrost either "

    — Shannon, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Predictable but wonderful just the same. "

    — Tara, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is a strait forward, happy ending story. The three of the four Season sisters - Jilly, Birdie & Rose have come together upon the death of the youngest, Merry. Merry was sickly and had the mental capacity of a child, but in her final days she spoke with the family lawyer and made a special request...that they find Spring, which is the name she used to refer to her doll & the baby that she was aware that Jilly had as a teen. All three of the surviving sisters were not in the best emotional states. Jilly, a thrice married Parisian model, was broke and drinking too much; Birdie's marriage to Dennis and her relationship with her daughter, Hannah, were both in trouble and rose was lonely and withdrawn after years of caring for Merry and also their mother. What follows the reading of the will is a journey of anguish and hope for the surviving sisters and Hannah and Dennis. It had an interesting premise & was well-written, but I don't understand the need to hint in even the most subtle way possible outcomes - that always frustrates me. "

    — Linda, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " nothing compared to her other books. "

    — Jessica, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little predictable, but an enjoyable read. "

    — Joanne, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was okay. Rather predicable. 3 sisters coming together at the 4 sister's funeral and facing family secrets and challenges. They all find an inner strength to face the challenges. "

    — Pamela, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this! Snappy charactors, sisters who love each other but spend most of the time at each other's throats. Some tragedy and darkness, fairy tale ending. "

    — Lori, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " (3.5) There were a few things that bothered me about this book, but overall I liked it. "

    — Brittany, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent story about life and sisterhood. Even if you don't have a sister, if you had a best friend growing up, you will love this book. I gladly give this five stars. "

    — Linda, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good read... tragedy brings together 3 sisters - thier youngest sister has one dying wish she wants them to do.... "

    — Jessicamacknight, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good read about the relationships of 4 sisters and the events that shape their lives. "

    — Sue, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it but the outcome was very predictable. "

    — Ginny, 10/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good book. Interesting application of the theory of relativity. "

    — Patricia, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story about sisters and secrets.... "

    — Denidevine, 8/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I can't believe all the reviews that were 4 and 5 stars. I found this book to be not very well written and terribly predictable. "

    — Sandy, 7/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " excellent book. i was crying and laughing at the same time at the end. "

    — Eileen, 7/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book was OK- was a good read by the pool! "

    — Gina, 7/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " four sisters reunite and 'find' themselves again in adulthood. somewhat sappy at times but still good. i LOVED the part with the mom and the 'teenage' daughter, very current with my life! "

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

    " I enjoyed this book although it was based on a tragedy that happened to the sisters in their childhood. "

    — Dee, 5/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I listened to this book on CD and enjoyed it! All about relationships and family. "

    — Scottie, 1/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " an author i would read more of "

    — Jeane, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Predictable chic lit -- really not worth wasting the time. "

    — Janis, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I DO like this author. Rather trite tale of four sisters named Season. Death of the youngest leads to a journey uncovering family secrets. "

    — Cindy, 8/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great story, great characters, but had a tendency to drag on at times. Would have been just as enjoyable 100 pages shorter :O) "

    — Karen, 7/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Just one more inoffensive book I've read this summer. "

    — Lynn, 6/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the fourth book I've read by her and I really enjoyed it. It became more predictable as teh book went on but was still a good story. The Season sisters were fun to get to know and you didn't want the story to end. "

    — Brandy, 8/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good read about the relationships of 4 sisters and the events that shape their lives. "

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

    " I listened to this book on CD and enjoyed it! All about relationships and family. "

    — Scottie, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I DO like this author. Rather trite tale of four sisters named Season. Death of the youngest leads to a journey uncovering family secrets. "

    — Cindy, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story about sisters and secrets.... "

    — Denidevine, 1/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it but the outcome was very predictable. "

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

    " It's sad to think that it takes a death of a loved one to bring 4 sisters back together after 20 years, especially when they were so close growing up. Makes me wonder if that is what it will take for me and my sisters to really get back in touch. "

    — Terimorse, 10/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was well written and realistically relatable. I feel like Sisters - Danielle Steel borrowed heavily from this one, or vice versa, whichever was written first. "

    — Sheero, 9/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book altogether, some parts were especially moving emotionally, since author has a way with difficult situations. Heartfelt. Great study of crippling disability effect on a family. Somewhat weaker towards the end when things suddenly work out for all characters as history repeats itself. "

    — Natalya, 8/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like this SC author. This book, however, didn't deal with anything SC. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of the 4 Season sisters. I learned that secrets are not good for anyone, and anyone can find happiness if they let themselves. "

    — Jeannie, 8/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " four sisters reunite and 'find' themselves again in adulthood. somewhat sappy at times but still good. i LOVED the part with the mom and the 'teenage' daughter, very current with my life! "

    — Mich, 6/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this also many years ago, but I liked it, it was different then what I expected. Kinda sad, but good. "

    — Cindy, 6/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good book. Interesting application of the theory of relativity. "

    — Patricia, 4/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful book about the 4 Seasons sisters, the tragic incident that has affected all their lives, and the journey they all take together to find themselves again. A great fast-paced emotional read. "

    — Noelene, 4/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A delightful story about sisters, family and how the past and present can sometimes intersect changing our lives forever. I felt as if I was truly accompanying Jilly, Birdie, Rose and Hannah on their group and individual journeys. "

    — Lisa, 3/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The book was just okay. "

    — Aellis1019, 2/10/2010

About Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is the author of more than two dozen books, including three New York Times bestsellers. She writes children’s picture books and middle grade fiction. She is a member of the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame, and her books have received numerous awards, including the South Carolina Center for the Book Award for Writing; the South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence; the SW Florida Author of Distinction Award; the RT Lifetime Achievement Award; the International Book Award for Green Fiction; the Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award; and the prestigious Southern Prize for Fiction. The Beach House is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, starring Andie MacDowell. Several of her novels have been optioned for film.

About Sandra Burr

Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.