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The Family Frying Pan

By: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Melissa Eccleston, Humphrey Bower
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About this listen

 Mrs. Moses is a small woman with a big heart and enormous courage. The only survivor of a Cossack raid on her village, she takes with her a big cast-iron frying pan, so heavy that she can only sling it over her back. Yet this is no ordinary frying pan, it's The Family Frying Pan, blessed with a Russian soul. From this frying pan Mrs. Moses manages to feed the various refugees who are travelling with her across Russia to freedom. In return, each of the group must tell a story around the campfire at night, stories of compassion and bravery, of human frailty and, above all, of hope.©2013 Christine Courtenay; 2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty. Ltd Historical Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Russia
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An unputdownable combination of whimsy, history, master storytelling and deeply touching sentiment…can’t wait to recommend it to all my book lover friends. Just loved it!

Enchanting

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it's a brilliant book comprised of the stories of the people who are leaving the 'cold country'

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mrs Moses, though a very young girl, she is a great leader of the people who travel with her.

What does Melissa Eccleston and Humphrey Bower bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

They've brought the stories to life for me

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Just before 'Mrs Moses' was renamed !

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly recommend, its a lovely story

Campfire Stories to Freedom

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Loved every minute of this gorgeous book. Didn’t want it to end! Bryce is a national treasure.

Absolutely beautiful

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Would you try another book written by Bryce Courtenay or narrated by Melissa Eccleston and Humphrey Bower ?

Yes definitely. This is the only one that I have read that I of not like

Would you ever listen to anything by Bryce Courtenay again?

YES

What about Melissa Eccleston and Humphrey Bower ’s performance did you like?

She is OK. but yes.

Did The Family Frying Pan inspire you to do anything?

No

Any additional comments?

It was a nothing book for me.

Could Not Get into this book

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A very interesting story. I loved the narration, too. The accents enhanced the story, making it authentic.

An Interesting Story

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Read thus originally years ago and thoroughly enjoyed hearing it read. All the characters are amazing . It won’t be the last time I visit this book.

Revisited a great book .

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enjoyed the story and glad he gave a final update on all the characters last known whereabouts

enjoyed the story

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Loved this story. Takes you on real journey through the lives of the Characters to the point you just want to know what happens next.

This is awesome.. but I'm a Bryce courtney fan

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I just loved all the different characters and their unique unbelievable (yet basically true) stories brought to life by the author. I just did not want it to be finished! Bravo Bryce Courtenay!

More than I have bargained for

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I really enjoyed the stories of all the characters and their journeys. Love Bryce Courtenay.

different

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