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A Mother's Story
- Narrated by: Amanda Prowse
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
Jessica has just had the wedding of her dreams, and now she's setting up a new home with her lawyer husband, Matthew. Even better - they are expecting a child.
But as they paint the nursery and shop for the baby, Jessica keeps waiting for the excitement to kick in. Why isn't she transformed by maternal feelings? Where is the all-consuming love she's supposed to feel for her child?
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- Mavis Butthead
- 05-02-18
Beautifully heartbreaking and brilliant
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It's just a lovely listen, despite the sadness of the running theme
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there should be films dealing with this oh so thorny heartbreak...
Any additional comments?
I was all set for the outcome to be sadder, and it made my heart smile that I was wrong :)
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-02-21
Very thought provoking.
Yet again another compelling work of fiction by Amanda Prowse which us also so educational in giving the reader an insight into the problems that some people have had to endure. Thank you ,
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- Elaine Nichols
- 26-06-22
A well written but heartbreakingly sad story
Such a sad story but post natal depression is sad and it needs to be discussed more openly ,not just touched upon,really discussed in detail just like in this book. Very hard to listen to but fairly true to life. This audible book made me cry and smile.
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- Newmaks
- 29-11-16
Breathtaking
As a mother is was quite hard to listen to but I'm so glad I did as I now have a much deeper understanding of post natal depression. Fantastic book, taking on the very much taboo subject with amazing compassion. I adored this book and ended it with tears streaming down my face.
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- Robyn Z L Armes
- 25-06-22
Heartbreaking
I am simultaneously glad and sad that I listened to this book. It is really something that I would suggest you vet properly before buying. I bought it in the Audible £3 Sale on a bit of a whim. I don’t think it is a book that will leave me anytime soon.
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- coopey
- 14-03-18
Heartbreaking but a great listen
If I’m honest I found Matt and Jessica’s romance sickly at the start but it only serves to juxtapose what happens later. I think this should be read by anyone whose thinking of having a baby. Not to scare them but to try and let them know that if they start to feel way off kilter after the birth of their baby, not to feel ashamed about saying how they feel and getting professional help for everyone’s sake. I think most if not all new mums struggle with the huge change in their life’s but jess really is very ill. The audio really brought the story to life for me. After listening to it I had to go and watch my baby girl sleeping and cherished her all the more. Thanks for shining a light on a topic that isn’t written about enough in fiction. Very happy the story ended with hope and love.
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- rachy1230
- 02-06-23
What a book!
Such a thought provoking story and I love the fact that the author narrates it herself - she’s a woman of many talents!
This is the sort of book that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading it, amazing!
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- michelle mchugh
- 19-09-21
Truly fabulous story
Gosh another of her amazing. True to life stories
Keep me on my toes
The start of it felt a little slow but after chapter 11/12 it was super
I now must be one of Amanda’s best fan
Please keep writing
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- Jessica
- 23-05-23
So true to life
This book had a powerful effect on me and was able to give me insight in ways even after 10 years I could not articulate or found hard to admit/understand. It deals with a terrible illness in such a true and realistic way it frightened me as it forces deep self reflection but also compassion for oneself and others dealing with post natal depression. I thought issues like these were caused by lack of support but this story provide different perspectives.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-06-16
Brilliant story
This story was sad funny and frustrating all at the same time. You could feel the mothers sadness at her lack of bonding with her baby when I
everyone else seemed to achieve it effortlessly. The twist in the tail was unexpected but welcome
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