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All We Ever Wanted

Written by: Emily Giffin
Narrated by: Dorothy Dillingham Blue, Milton Bagby, Catherine Taber
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Publisher's Summary

New York Times best-seller.

In this riveting new novel from the number-one best-selling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes Love, three very different people must choose between their families and their most deeply held values....

“An unpredictable page-turner that unfolds in the voices of three superbly distinct characters.” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

“A gripping, thought-provoking journey.” (Jodi Picoult)

Named one of the best books of the year by The Skimm.

Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville’s elite. More recently, her husband made a fortune selling his tech business, and their adored son has been accepted to Princeton. Yet sometimes the middle-class small-town girl in Nina wonders if she’s strayed from the person she once was.

Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs while struggling to raise his headstrong daughter, Lyla. His road has been lonely, long, and hard, but he finally starts to relax after Lyla earns a scholarship to Windsor Academy, Nashville’s most prestigious private school. Amid so much wealth and privilege, Lyla doesn’t always fit in - and her overprotective father doesn’t help - but in most ways, she’s a typical teenage girl, happy and thriving.

Then, one photograph, snapped in a drunken moment at a party, changes everything. As the image spreads like wildfire, the Windsor community is instantly polarized, buzzing with controversy and assigning blame. At the heart of the lies and scandal, Tom, Nina, and Lyla are forced together - all questioning their closest relationships, asking themselves who they really are, and searching for the courage to live a life of true meaning.

 Praise for All We Ever Wanted:

“Page-turning.... Timely and thought-provoking, it’s Giffin’s best yet.” (People

“Giffin’s novel has style and substance.... Truly excellent." (The Washington Post)

“If you’re looking for a book club selection, All We Ever Wanted is bound to spark meaningful and meaty discussions.” (The Augusta Chronicle)

“A page-turning exploration of wealth and privilege.” (Entertainment Weekly)

©2018 Emily Giffin (P)2018 Random House Audio

What the critics say

"Stellar...an excellent page-turning story...a nuanced, thoughtful take on family and social dynamics." (Publishers Weekly)

“A compelling family story that brings up plenty of issues ripe for book group discussions.” (Library Journal

"A timely and absorbing portrait of the complexities of modern life. This is Emily Giffin at her very best." (Kristin Hannah) 

What listeners say about All We Ever Wanted

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Absolutely engaging.

This novel touched me on so many levels; as a professional in the domestic violence sector, as a woman, as a humanitarian and as a mother. I found reasons to disengage from other activities so I could come back and listen to the story. I found it to be a powerful story line.

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Well crafted - she's done it again!

Emily Giffin has done it again! She has crafted an intricate and relevant situation, and characters with depth and dimension spanning different age groups. I appreciate her ability to take the most complex of situations and set them in ways to help us question our own judgements and to reach deeper into the complexities of our humanity. A must read!

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Once in you're hooked

This story takes a bit of patience to get into but once you get hooked on the plot twists it is a joy.

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Soooo Good

Could not put it down, especially as a mother of boys.

Highly recommend. Don’t miss it.

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always a giffin fan!!

once again Emily knocks it out of the park!! what a great read, bringing a common issue to light!!!

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Loved this book and the narrators.

Great narrating! Loved how there were different narrators for each character. Was really well done. I finished this book really fast because it kept me wanting to go back in listen to more. Highly recommend.

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Awesome story & exceptional narratives !!

Really enjoyed this book & the people doing the narratives were excellent !
I highly recommend this book .

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Loved it

Great story that keeps you interested. Told from three varying perspectives but ties together nicely. Really enjoyed the narrators. All in all, I’d highly recommend this book. At only 10 or so hours, it’s well worth it.

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Good Summer/Casual Reading

An interesting narrative regarding elitism vs. poverty, the sometimes devastating mistakes teens can make with social media, as well as a raw look at the catch 22 of choosing between loyalty to your family or your own integrity. The book was fantastic in audio, as there are chapters read in first person for three different characters. Not a fascinating read, but an easy one and definitely relatable if you're a parent or a teen.

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Oh the Relevance

Touches on many of the challenges that people face daily. Relationships, parenting, love, socioeconomic status all bundled together using multiple perspective. Such an enjoyable read.

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