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Slow Motion
- A Memoir of a Life Rescued by Tragedy
- Narrated by: Dani Shapiro
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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- Sarah Wenger
- 2021-09-13
Always enjoy Dani’s work
I am working my way both in print and by audio through Dani’s memoirs (novels up next!) and although I started backwards by reading Inheritance first, I was especially touched by Slow Motion as I am a young woman myself. I especially enjoyed the afterward because as I was listening I was especially conscious of what it must feel like to narrate your life as it was twenty some years ago. I will be buying this book in print as well, I feel it belongs on my shelf though I do not regret listening on Audible at all, the narration was also powerful and Dani has a lovely speaking voice as anyone who listens to Family Secrets will know. Looking forward to reading more.
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