The Submission: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Amy Waldman


This audiobook was a great introduction to the world of Amy Waldman. The story is told in first person by protagonist, Bernadette Dunne. As we follow her journey, she chronicles the events that took place during her time at Columbia University. The book is full of humor and easy to read. I am interested in finding more books by this author!

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year, The Submission is a novel that follows the journeys of two characters: Rachel Samuels and her daughter, Miriam. The story is told in alternating chapters that follow these women over time. The first half of the book tells the story of how Rachel discovers she is being blackmailed by her husband who wants to keep their child safe from harm. She decides to write a book even though it means turning herself into a writer's target - somebody who will want to destroy everything she has achieved as an author. At the same time, her daughter Miriam heads out on a trip to Israel with her family and meets a charismatic rabbi there.

"The Submission" is a novel about a group of Jews who live in New York City and their struggle to flee Egypt during the Arab Spring. The book starts with Jacob's escape from prison by bribing his cell mate, Ahmed Khaled. For the next few days, we follow Ahmed as he smuggles fellow Jews out of Egypt and into Libya.

The Submission is an audiobook by Amy Waldman, who was born in Canada but now lives in the US. The novel explores themes of racism, sexism and feminism. The book tells the story of Gwen Harris, a young black woman who decides to dedicate her life to writing about the experiences of people like her in order to bring about change. She goes on a journey of self-discovery as she writes her way into becoming someone with power and integrity. By the time she reaches the end of her story, Gwen has evolved from an inexperienced writer into a powerful voice for change.

"The Submission" is a riveting novel, vividly set in pre-war and postwar New York City. It tells the story of an unimaginable act: the submission of an entire city to Nazi control, orchestrated by a woman who must come to terms with her own guilt, and decide whether or not she will allow herself to be used by others.

The Submission: A Novel is the story of a land dispute in Israel and the struggle of two families, one Jewish, one Arab. The Jewish family works on their property as farmers with a vineyard, while the Arab family has a grocery store. When tensions between the two groups arise over land ownership, a series of events lead to disastrous consequences.

Published Date 2011-09-13
Duration 12 hours 49 minutes
Author Amy Waldman
Narrated Bernadette Dunne
Reviews
(1 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Fiction & Literature
Parent Category Literary Fiction

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