The Home for Unwanted Girls: The heart-wrenching, gripping story of a mother-daughter bond that could not be broken - inspired by true events Free Audiobook Download by Joanna Goodman
The Home for Unwanted Girls is a heart-wrenching and gripping story of a mother-daughter bond that could not be broken. It is inspired by true events, though the author never had to go through anything like this before. More than anything else, this book made me cry with joy and sadness throughout its reading.
In her book, Joanna Goodman tells the story of a mother's love for her daughter and how she believed she could help turn things around for her daughter. She tells of a physical and emotional bond that was formed between them when they were living in a migrant detention center during their journey from Zimbabwe to the United States.
Imagine a mother so desperate to save her young daughter from becoming a drug addict and prostitute, she commits suicide in order to buy her the time she needs to be rehabilitated. Now imagine that even with the best intentions, your child turns out just as bad as you knew he would. That is what happened to Saskia Maarleveld's mother more than 20 years ago, when Saskia was only four years old. It's been a long road for Saskia and her mom since then; one filled with heart-wrenching moments of forgiveness and reconciliation that could not be broken.
"The Home for Unwanted Girls: The heart-wrenching, gripping story of a mother-daughter bond that could not be broken" is a powerful memoir told by Joanna Goodman. This book was written as a tribute to her mother who passed away before she had the chance to finish telling this touching story. It's also inspiring in its own right because it tells the story of how one bond between two women can have such an impact on their lives and those around them. It focuses on the mother and daughter relationship they share and how they make the best out of what life gives them with their love and support for each other.
The Home for Unwanted Girls: The heart-wrenching, gripping story of a mother-daughter bond that could not be broken - inspired by true events is the new novel from acclaimed writer Joanna Goodman. This coming of age story is gripping from the first page to the last. Saskia Maarleveld does an amazing job narrating this book and it is definitely one worth listening to.
Published Date | 2018-04-17 |
Duration | 9 hours 59 minutes |
Author | Joanna Goodman |
Narrated | Saskia Maarleveld |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Family Life, Historical Fiction |