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The Book of Ebenezer le Page

By: G. B. Edwards
Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
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Ebenezer Le Page, cantankerous, opinionated and charming, is one of the most compelling literary creations of the late 20th century. Eighty years old, Ebenezer has lived his whole life on the Channel Island of Guernsey, a stony speck of a place caught between England and France yet a world away from either. Ebenezer himself is fiercely independent, but as he reaches the end of his life he is determined to tell his own story and the story of those he has known. He writes of family secrets and feuds, unforgettable friendships and friendships betrayed, love glimpsed and lost.

The Book of Ebenezer Le Page is a beautifully detailed chronicle of a life, but it is equally an oblique reckoning with the traumas of the 20th century, as Ebenezer recalls both the men lost to the Great War and the German Occupation of Guernsey during World War II, and looks with despair at the encroachments of commerce and tourism on his beloved island.

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What a wonderful way to hear this moving and heartfelt story of a true Guernsey man. I loved every minute of it. At times it’s sad and then it’s laugh out loud funny. The island comes alive like a picture with descriptions of so many places that brings it all to life.
The main character is so real and hearing the Guernsey patois is also fun. Listening to the Guernsey accent is a beautiful way to submerge into the story. I want to listen again and enjoy it all over again.

A great story beautifully read

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I loved this book from start to finish. The narrator made Ebenezer real and the many little observations and stories within the life story of the book made a lasting impression. I will listen to this book again and it will feel like visiting old friends and places again.

Totally gripping and wonderful story about a life

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