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The Vineyard: A Novel Audiobook
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To her family, Natalie Seebring is a woman who prizes appearances. So when she announces plans to marry a vineyard employee mere months after the death of her husband of fifty-eight years, her son and daughter are stunned. Faced with their disapproval, Natalie decides to write a memoir.
Olivia Jones lives vicariously through the old photographs she restores. She and her daughter Tess have no one, so they cling to the fantasy that a big, happy family is out there somewhere. When Natalie hires Olivia to help with her memoir, a summer at Natalie's beautiful vineyard by the sea seems the perfect opportunity to live out that fantasy.
But all is not as it seems at the vineyard in Rhode Island -- Natalie is not quite the mothering type. Simon Burke, who runs the vineyard's day-to-day operation, sees in Olivia and Tess an unwelcome reminder of the wife and daughter he tragically lost.
The Vineyard is a fascinating story of two women, a generation apart, each of whose dream becomes bound with the other.
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"Before I've decide to read the book, I had this inkling that it's going to be a very boring one but I was WRONG! The story is really something! And it's the kind of story that I really want to read all over again. Natalie and Olivia are both the heroine of the story. They may be both be different in so many ways, their age, perspectives in life and so many other things. But what made them both connected towards each other is their passion towards love. They both may have done it in so many ways but it something that gives them strength towards all the challenges that they've faced in their daily lives. Olivia have lived her childhood days longing for her mother's love though she didn't get it but she was given a precious gift to love unconditionally, her daughter Tess. And then as she move on with her life with her daughter that's when Simon came into their lives, giving all the love and care that they've been longing to. And as for Natalie, she lived her earlier years falling in love with her childhood friend Carl.Though they weren't meant to be at first, she give all her dedication and love to her husband, children and to the vineyard. And as she grew older, fate has given her the chance to recover that long lost love. But there were challenges along the way especially from her very grown-up children. I must say, this is a very good novel and I really liked to recommend it to all our readers. :D"
— Jasmine (4 out of 5 stars)
The Vineyard Listener Reviews
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" This is a great light read. Delinsky is very descriptive and makes you feel like you are right there in the scene. "
— Delaney, 2/15/2014 -
" excellant book. Wonderfully told story with twists and turns that will keep you reading until late into the night. Keep the tissues handy, this one will tug at your heartstrings. "
— Sandy, 2/14/2014 -
" Standard chick lit. Enjoyed the info about grape varieties and all the factors that affect good wine. "
— Angela, 2/8/2014 -
" Wasn't sure at first if I'd like this book...seemed like it could be a bit stuffy after just reading the inside cover, but that quickly changed as I got past the first 10 pages. Very touching story about long lost loved, sacrifice and dedication. I loved the historical aspect as Natalie told about her love story with Carl through the Depression and WWII. "
— Jodi, 1/29/2014 -
" This is a wonderful escape book that makes you feel good. It shows the courage that women have always had in life. I love books that outline families and how they perceive each other, especially when it deals with children's perceptions of their mother and the reality that the mother faced. Definately a book I would read again! "
— Cathy, 1/26/2014 -
" Too fluffy for my liking. Good character development and beautiful description of the actual Vineyard and of Natalie when she was surviving the Great Depression. Other than that is was not great. "
— Lisa, 1/23/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I read it a while ago and still recommend it to my friend as it stuck with me. "
— Julie, 1/20/2014 -
" Delinsky writes good summertime read books. They are not too deep or involved but hold you interest when you want light reading. "
— Fran, 1/20/2014 -
" Entertaining and occasionally thought-provoking. Good vaca read. "
— Marian, 12/26/2013 -
" Okay...it was a random selection (on sale)...nothing too exciting...kept me company while on the road over the Thanksgiving break...I'm a better reader than a listener... "
— Karen, 12/21/2013 -
" This is a fairly predictable romance novel; romance novels are not my thing. But, I like to read one every now and again. This did have some interesting information on vinticulture. "
— Wanda, 12/16/2013 -
" This was a very hard book to follow, I didn't like it very well "
— Dawn, 12/11/2013 -
" A very good book. I really enjoy reading her books. "
— Amy, 11/12/2013 -
" I thought this book was interesting because it wove multiple view points into one story. It takes modern family issues and makes it human and acceptable. Pretty easy read. Totally could see myself in the vineyard sitting among the grapes and looking out at the ocean. "
— Samantha, 8/9/2013 -
" I loved this book! I really "liked" the characters, so it made me want to see where everything was going. Stayed up for hours last night to finish it! "
— Sharon, 5/18/2013 -
" Was a little slow in some parts, but overall a good book. "
— Colleen, 5/14/2013 -
" I love anything about vineyards! "
— Julie, 1/9/2013 -
" Charming A nice beach read. "
— Shirley, 11/28/2012 -
" A good enough book but not one of my favorties by this author. "
— +, 10/8/2012 -
" This was such a good book. I hated to see it come to an end. Loved the storyline, the characters, and the knowledge about vineyards and photo restoration. "
— B.J., 9/20/2012 -
" I read this book a while ago but thought it was a very moving story. Now thinking back I really got into the story and towards the end could not put it down. "
— Cindy, 7/21/2012 -
" I enjoyed this book. Easy read but fun characters. I enjoyed the interactions. Great read for vacation. "
— Jessica, 7/9/2012 -
" Simplistic, but entertaining If you like a good romance "
— Shannon, 7/3/2012 -
" audio book, very very enjoyable "
— Angela, 6/14/2012
About Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky, author of Escape, Not My Daughter, While My Sister Sleeps, The Secret Between Us, and Family Tree, has written more than twenty bestselling novels with over thirty million copies in print. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she also wrote a nonfiction book, Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, which is currently in its fifth printing. All of the proceeds from the book go to charity, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. A lifelong New Englander, Delinsky earned a BA in psychology from Tufts University and an MA in sociology from Boston College.
About Beth Fowler
Beth Fowler’s Broadway performances include Beauty and the Beast, Sweeney Todd, Baby, Teddy and Alice, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Take Me Along, Peter Pan, and A Little Music. Beth can be seen on television in Law & Order, Loving, and Another World, and in both Sister Act films.