Harvesting the Heart: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Jodi Picoult


A tragic love story, told in a poetic and compelling way. This is the first book in the trilogy, which also includes My Sister's Keeper and Second Glance. Narrated by Cassandra Campbell, this audiobook download comes with 5 hours of listening time as well as 5 hours of bonus content of author interviews.

Cassandra Campbell, an award-winning actress, narrates this novel of a woman who is in her mid-thirties and has just been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. Her doctors tell her that she should already have been dead from the illness, but she's still alive because she has a heart transplant. All of the sudden, she is hit by waves of anxiety and depression that are so overwhelming that she can't function.

I was in tears at the end of this novel. It has been a long time since I have read a book that has affected me so deeply, and this is one of the few books that made me cry. The story follows three people with different backgrounds who are struggling to come to terms with their own realities and the realities around them. The text is rich in imagery, with multiple layers of meaning, and you can feel your heart ache as you follow these characters' journeys.

In this riveting novel, Jodi Picoult's protagonist, Dr. Miranda Hunt, is a physician who is only two years out of medical school and has yet to establish herself in her profession. She is also newly divorced and struggling to care for her nine-year old son with the help of her father. If you are looking for an engrossing story with a twist at the end, then this book is for you!

This audiobook is a great addition to any book club's reading list. The story is told from ten different perspectives and it takes you on a journey through the lives of each person. It's interesting to see how each person's life changes because of one change in events that has happened in their family. Other books by Jodi Picoult include My Sister's Keeper, Sing You Home, and Nineteen Minutes

This novel is based on the true story of a man, Harlan Connable, who was left brain dead by a car accident and how his family must deal with the idea of harvesting his organs. The book follows their journey from denial to acceptance.

Published Date 2008-05-01
Duration 17 hours 30 minutes
Author Jodi Picoult
Narrated Cassandra Campbell
Reviews
(23 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Fiction & Literature
Parent Category Family Life, Contemporary Women, Literary Fiction

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