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The Museum of Ordinary People
- Narrated by: Witney White
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In this “brilliantly original” and warmhearted novel, an old set of encyclopedias leads a young woman to a curious museum and one profoundly moving lesson: that every life is an extraordinary life (New York Times bestselling author Claire Mackintosh).
Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she's ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold. As she sorts through a lifetime of memories, everything comes to a halt when she comes across something she just can’t part with: an old set of encyclopedias. To the world, the books are outdated and ready to be recycled. To Jess, they represent love and the future that her mother always wanted her to have.
In the process of finding the books a new home, Jess discovers an unusual archive of letters, photographs, and curious housed in a warehouse and known as the Museum of Ordinary People. Irresistibly drawn, she becomes the museum's unofficial custodian, along with the warehouse’s mysterious owner. As they delve into the history of objects in their care, they not only unravel heart-stirring stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long-buried secrets that lie closer to home.
Inspired by an abandoned box of mementos, The Museum of Ordinary People is a poignant novel about memory and loss, the things we leave behind, and the future we create for ourselves.
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- Sandra Whitford
- 2023-07-09
Wonderful story
This book is a good reminder on so many levels to be mindful of things, people, and relationships, and to cherish them through all the stages of their lives. A real feel good book.
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- Earl Robertson
- 2023-06-06
Engaging story.
Amazing story teller and insite into what happens in life situations beyond a person's control.
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- Joy Noonan
- 2023-08-07
Very Enjoyable Listen
An original and interesting story, well performed. One that leaves the listener deeply appreciating the so-called ordinary lives ( which are quite often the most interesting of all!)
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-06-13
Engaging listen
I really enjoyed this book. It gives a different perspective on grief and love and the things we hold onto when we lose someone we love (stuff and emotions).
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- Doug Glaum
- 2023-06-03
museum of ordinary people
loved it, entertaining and hard to put down. would recommend to others people. needed that, 😊
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- Nicole
- 2024-01-26
Good story idea but shallow.
I enjoyed the story premise and main points but found it hard to keep going. The characters and dialogue felt really flat and overly simplistic.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-06-15
So interesting
I enjoyed this so much. A engaging and inspiring perspective. I highly recommend it,I think you would enjoy it!
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