Songs of the Humpback Whale Free Audiobook Download by Jodi Picoult
A young couple meet on vacation. The woman falls in love with the man, who is an amazing dancer and singer. They have a whirlwind romance before he leaves and never returns. Years later, they reunite and she hope they can start over again with a second chance. But as he starts to mend his ways, she is faced with more questions and confusion due to his life style changes.
The Humpback Whale is one of the most recognizable whale species, with a large hump on their back. These whales sing many different songs made up of sounds that vary by season. Listen to this audiobook and you'll be able to hear some of these songs and learn about why humpbacks sing.
A story of family love and forgiveness, "Songs of the Humpback Whale" is a beautifully narrated audiobook that takes readers on a journey. Featuring original music by X Ambassadors and narrated by a number of well-known actors, the story takes you on a journey that will make you fall in love with Picoult's writing all over again.
The audiobook, "Songs of the Humpback Whale" by Jodi Picoult is a captivating true story that was brought to life through the voices of narrators Jonathan Davis, Carol Monda, Chris Sorensen, Liz Morton, and Jim Colby. The listener is taken on a journey as they hear about the humpback whales' migration from their wintering grounds in Antarctica and follow them through various locations including the Galápagos Islands to their calving grounds in Mexico. Despite being narrated by five different people who each have different accents and voices, it never seems confusing because of the flows between each narrator's voice.
It's the story of a 12-year-old boy and his whaling boat captain father who spend a summer in the Pacific Northwest, when the boy witnesses a whale breach. He follows the whale, whose song compels him to give up his father's boat for good.
"Once upon a time, long ago, there was a little boy in the village who loved to hear the stories his mother told. Every day she would tell him of all that had happened before, and as he grew older he began to wonder what happened to these people after they died. When one day his mother told him of the humpback whale song she heard, he set out to find it himself."
Published Date | 2009-05-15 |
Duration | 15 hours 19 minutes |
Author | Jodi Picoult |
Narrated | Jonathan Davis, Carol Monda, Chris Sorensen, Liz Morton, Jim Colby |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | General |