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The Bright Side of Disaster
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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"Offers credible descriptions of first-time motherhood, affecting characters and situations and low-key charm." (Kirkus Reviews)
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- kathy
- 10-07-2020
Fantastic!
Once I started I couldn't stop. Me & my dog Bear relaxed and listened to the entire story, it's Friday and I'm retired so we can do whatever we want! I think he really recognizes her voice after almost 80 books
Therese Plummer once again brings the characters to life majestically. Thank you Katherine Center for a great story.
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- Amanda
- 11-08-2020
Fabulous
I am hooked by this authors wit and depth . of joy and pain with great attention to detail! I Have gobbled 4 of her books this past 30 days
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- Franki
- 25-02-2021
Good Book
I had a hard time not rolling my eyes or groaning at some of the new mom quirks, like really shut up!!, it was hard for me to keep going but I pushed on and I am glad I did.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-02-2021
Therese Plummer narration
I love her narration! I can hardly listen to anyone else at all! She brings all the characters alive!
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- Nancy A Bridges
- 12-02-2021
Fictional what to expect when your expecting
The narrator was very good. The story and plot were predictable. If you are pregnant and want to hear about impending motherhood then you might enjoy this book. Understand that there are other thoughts on childbirth, babies first year and motherhood than what is brought to light in this book. This just wasn’t a world I wanted to be taken to during my reading time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-02-2021
Another great story by Ms. Center
Finished within days. The main character was frustrating at times. The ending also seemed rushed. I wish it had at least an epilogue to give a lil more closure.
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- Christina Rosebeck
- 22-12-2020
Good until the end
I love the humor and the story was good until the last few chapters. The lead female turns into a wimp and it took everything I had to finish the book.
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- mendolynne
- 22-10-2020
Beyond the baby obsession a sweet listen
This was well written with a good bit of humor woven in and narrated by the exemplary Therese Plummer, who got me through the first half.
If you're planning on having a baby, are pregnant or just had a baby, then this is totally the book for you! Otherwise, you may not make it through the first half. Having had three home births, thirty years ago, the massively detailed account of pregnancy and post baby blues (though spot on) is no longer what I care to wade through. BUT, after all that is a realistic, humorous, good story with an excellent ending.
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- Denver, CO
- 23-09-2020
Good book
Good story but felt its too repetitive on the "I said" "he said" "she said".
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- Aisha
- 22-09-2020
Cute and Light
This book is adorable and it goes by quick. If you’re looking for something quick, cute, and light this is it. I love Therese Plummer’s narration!
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