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As Bright as Heaven
- Narrated by: Cassandra Morris, Tavia Gilbert, Jorjeana Marie, Abigail Revasch
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
From the acclaimed author of The Last Year of the War comes a novel set during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, telling the story of a family reborn through loss and love.
In 1918, Philadelphia was a city teeming with promise. Even as its young men went off to fight in the Great War, there were opportunities for a fresh start on its cobblestone streets. Into this bustling town came Pauline Bright and her husband, filled with hope that they could now give their three daughters - Evelyn, Maggie, and Willa - a chance at a better life.
But just months after they arrive, the Spanish Flu reaches the shores of America. As the pandemic claims more than 12,000 victims in their adopted city, they find their lives left with a world that looks nothing like the one they knew. But even as they lose loved ones, they take in a baby orphaned by the disease who becomes their single source of hope. Amid the tragedy and challenges, they learn what they cannot live without - and what they are willing to do about it.
As Bright as Heaven is the compelling story of a mother and her daughters who find themselves in a harsh world not of their making, which will either crush their resolve to survive or purify it.
What the critics say
“A story of one family’s heartbreak and hope. Strong [and] resilient, Meissner’s characters step off the page and into history.” (Lisa Wingate, New York Times best-selling author of Before We Were Yours)
“A family saga, coming-of-age tale, and riveting historical fiction all in one. A must read!” (Pam Jenoff, New York Times best-selling author of The Orphan's Tale)
“A thoughtful examination of life...somber, gripping, and illuminated with hope.” (Kate Quinn, USA Today best-selling author of The Alice Network)
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-05-03
So good!
Loved this. Interesting reading this during a global pandemic. I am also a foster parent so this book hit home on a few different levels. The performance of the narrators was incredible, loved listening to this. Will find more books by this author for sure.
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- Molly Fisher
- 2018-09-13
it started off slow
the book started off slow, but ended up as a really good story. the narration was perfect.#Amazon1
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- Jackie
- 2022-06-22
Love every minute of it
Loved the information regarding that pandemic. If you are a lover of the historical genre this novel is a must read. Very well written
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