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Refuge
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Early one morning in 1929, Mary Seneca Steele spontaneously packs a suitcase, gathers up her son and daughter, and drives away in her abusive and dissolute husband’s brand-new Auburn Phaeton automobile, leaving her privileged life in Charleston behind. It is the beginning of a journey of enlightenment that leads Mary “Sen” to the mountains and mysteries of Appalachia, where she will learn unexpected family secrets, create a new life for herself and her children, and finally experience love and happiness before tragedy will once again test her.
A Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, Dot Jackson has spun a story that will captivate listeners looking for an entertaining saga of self-discovery, family, love, loss, and redemption.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-07-02
Six Stars
What an amazingly touching and well written book. I loved everything about it; the story, the characters, the descriptions of the landscape and the mountains. The narration was perfect as well. This one will stay with me for a while.
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- B. Newman
- 2020-01-09
A Great Southern Tale
Very much enjoyed this book and the spot-on language and narration. The account follows a young woman as she explores her paternal family history and locale. Living in the South, and Tennessee in particular, I could relate strongly to the quirky characters and their stories. Highly recommend if you like moderately paced, well-developed, and intriguing historical fiction.
36 people found this helpful
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- christen
- 2020-02-12
Great read
I loved this story! Growing up in Appalachia this book really hit home for me. There was so much about it that reminded me of my grandmother. Besides the personal attachment to places and characters this is a beautiful story. The narrator really brought it to life for me! I would highly recommend this one!
30 people found this helpful
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- EVERWALES
- 2020-08-16
YES!
I can highly recommend this very warm- hearted book. My first high recommendation was 2020. Just listened
again via Audible and I heard so much more
in the text. YES...check this one out!
24 people found this helpful
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- Jeff Parker
- 2020-01-30
The closest you’ll get to actual time travel.
What an amazing story!!! I couldn’t put it down!! I laughed as much as it broke my heart. You fall in love with these characters.
I only wish Dot would have written more. Do yourself a favor and purchase this book!
22 people found this helpful
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- valerie
- 2020-05-24
Wonderful
I live in Virginia, and part of the Appalachian mountains are here. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a big part of our culture. The story made me want to spend more time in this part of the state. There are some HUGE twists and turns that are very unexpected. Definitely not a happily ever after. But soo interesting all the way through
19 people found this helpful
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- Kathryn L. Hannahs
- 2020-10-24
Better than your favorite dessert
Wow!
Listening to this story from Dot Jackson makes me weep that there will be no more.
It was like eating a gourmet meal.
Hearing the genius narrative by Elizabeth Wiley was your best dessert on top.
I have already listened twice and there will be a third time. Which is a must in order to absorb all of the hidden gems inside.
14 people found this helpful
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- Eureva Elmore
- 2020-04-06
Long and boring
I kept listening to this much over rated book in Hope's it would get interesting. It didn't!
9 people found this helpful
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- Carol
- 2020-10-13
Wonderful
Enjoyed this very much. Narrator was exceptional. Will look for other Dot Jackson books. Refuge will be long remembered.
8 people found this helpful
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- Melissa Cribb
- 2020-07-14
Sweet, rich take
The story was sweet, rich, and engaging. Elizabeth Wiley is a talented, persuasive and engaging narrator. I will continue to listen to stories she narrates.
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- Cherie M.
- 2020-07-13
Disappointed
Not sure what I expected. Seemed like the main character was a Scarlett wanna be. Kept listening hoping the story would get better
7 people found this helpful