The Oak Leaves Audiobook, by Maureen Lang Play Audiobook Sample

The Oak Leaves Audiobook

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Read By: Beth Gulbrandsen, Anne Pepperidge, Beth Gulbransen Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436109505

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

48

Longest Chapter Length:

33:23 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:38 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

14:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

Drawing on her own Fragile X experience, Christy Award nominee Maureen Lang tells the griping tale of two women wrestling with the same "curse." Talie Ingram is blessed with a devoted husband, a precious toddler, and a baby on the way. But her ideal world unravels when she uncovers a shocking family secret in the 19th-century journal of her British relative Cosima Escott. Only by reading Cosima's words can Talie make peace with the sobering legacy she has inherited-and already passed on.

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"This is a very touching book about a woman discovering her family heritage. I enjoyed the way the book jumped between the main character's life and the life of her great-great-great... grandmother. I was pulled to find out more about each of their stories, and the challenges that this family faced with such courage."

— Becky (4 out of 5 stars)

The Oak Leaves Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.92592592592593 out of 53.92592592592593 out of 53.92592592592593 out of 53.92592592592593 out of 53.92592592592593 out of 5 (3.93)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book kept me engaged throughout the complete book! I'd recommend it to anyone. There's 2 story lines one many yrs in the past of one woman, & another woman in the present. I don't want to give anything away so I'll leave it at that. "

    — 4Him, 2/21/2019
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " haven't finished yet; will let you know "

    — Sherry, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another wonderful book by Maureen Lang! Excellent blending of two stories of the same family. "

    — Tina, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good book. Not good enough to read it twice though. "

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

    " I really enjoyed this book, even though my typical read is not Christian/historical/romance. Great life lessons woven into a well-developed fictional read. "

    — Kimberly, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first novel that I read from Maureen Lang. I really enjoyed this novel and finding out what happen. "

    — Kimberly, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Once again, I found this book in the free section for my kindle. The book went back and forth between a journal and life. This was a Christian book about a family dealing with fragile X. Easy & yet heartbreaking read. "

    — Joni, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the story set in England rather than the one set in Chicago. It was interesting enough and kept my attention. "

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

    " I enjoyed this book. It tackled a serious issue, fragile X syndrome, in a very unique way, using a fictional story woven from the past and present. I would recommend it, whether or not you are interested in fragile X. It is a great story. "

    — Wanda, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the unfolding of the story in the Victorian time period, but at times was frustrated at the slow pace in the modern time period. "

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

    " I enjoyed this book about a mother who discovers her child has developmental delays. I also liked how the past story was brought in. "

    — Denise, 7/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A Novel by a woman who has a son with Fragile X Syndrome. The same syndrome Lucas has. "

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

    " What a great book! Good story flow, and very interesting!!! Now onto the sequel! "

    — Candice, 2/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this because I am a Special Needs Assistant Scout Master and we have a Fragile X scout in our troop. I was interesting reading about the syndrome. I also liked the way the author tied the past to the present day. "

    — Marcia, 12/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this one. Double story: modern day Chicago and turn of the century women both affected by Fragile X syndrome. Pretty realistic since author has son with Fragile X. This was written by Christian fiction writer, so it got a little preachy from time to time, but still very good. "

    — Jean, 10/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. It showed two different families in two centuries struggling with mentally handicapped children. I recommend this book to all. "

    — Tara, 6/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " An important story to tell, but a bit corny and preachy. "

    — Nancy, 2/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was fantastic. I got it on Amazon.com for free on my Kindle for PC (which is also free). Although I do not enjoy reading on the computer I had to keep reading this book. Even staying up well into the night. "

    — Teri, 11/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I honestly liked this book and with as religion heavy as it was that was a pleasant surprise. "

    — Jennifer, 4/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good book dealing with having a child with fragile X. Showed the emotions of the diagnosis and faith in God. "

    — Cindy, 10/12/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty good, had a hard time getting through it at first, but the end result was worth it. "

    — Danielle, 5/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good for expanding our horizons on accepting the disabled child "

    — Betty, 4/19/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A Novel by a woman who has a son with Fragile X Syndrome. The same syndrome Lucas has. "

    — Stefanie, 9/8/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This would be a wonderful book club book. Full of many things that you could share with others. "

    — Christine, 6/3/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty good, had a hard time getting through it at first, but the end result was worth it. "

    — Danielle, 3/7/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " haven't finished yet; will let you know "

    — Sherry, 2/14/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was absolutely incredible. It is a great read. "

    — Christina, 7/30/2007

About Maureen Lang

Maureen Lang has been writing stories since the age of ten, when she figured out a way to write the stories she feels like reading. Since then she’s become the award-winning author of more than a dozen published novels. She currently lives in the Chicago area with her husband and children.