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  • The Weight of It All

  • By: N.R. Walker
  • Narrated by: Joel Leslie
  • Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (66 ratings)

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The Weight of It All

By: N.R. Walker
Narrated by: Joel Leslie
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Publisher's Summary

After being dumped by his long-term boyfriend for being overweight, Henry Beckett decides to make some drastic changes. In a vain attempt at getting his boyfriend back, Henry does the most absurdly frightening thing he can think of.

He joins a gym.

Reed Henske is a personal trainer who isn't sure he'll ever be ready to date again. He's sick of guys who are only interested in the perfect body image, never seeing him for who he really is.

As Reed tortures Henry with things like diet and exercise, Henry enamors Reed with recipes and laughter. As the friendship lines start to blur, Henry is convinced there's no way Thor-like Reed could ever be interested in a guy like him.

Reed just has to convince Henry that life isn't about reaching your ideal bodyweight. It's about finding your perfect counterweight.

Contains mature themes.

©2016 N. R. Walker (P)2017 Tantor
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Great heartwarming laugh out loud story

I laughed out loud the whole time. Henry is hilarious and the story is so heart warming. Joel Leslie is excellent with his narration and his Australian accent is pretty faultless (sorry, just a few jarring things, but hey!). I loved the characterisations that allowed the story to flow and the ending is sublime. I am going to rush off and read the little short story sequel 'A Very Henry Christmas', as I can't get enough of these fantastic and loveable characters. Highly recommend this if you feel down and need cheering up! Or even if you just want to sit back and enjoy a little comfort.

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Heart warming and uplifting

Walker is one brilliant writer. Her characters a quirky and wonderful. Henry has the quirky factor in spades while Reed is bloody wonderful. An unlikely couple weaved together beautifully by Walker.

Joel Leslie does the best Australian accent I’ve ever heard from a foreign national. Better than Meryl Streep in A Cry In The Dark. Amazing performance by Joel in this beautiful story.

I would have liked to hear the story from Reed’s perspective as well.

Bloody excellent.

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Great uplifting story

Great characters & snarky humour & warmth we love in this feel good story of not judging a book, even if it’s our own, by it’s cover.
Joel Leslie’s narration is excellent as always.

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love it.

this book had me smiling and laughing out loud plus wincing at the gym. I was able to visualise all the characters. adored all of them.

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Beautiful story well narrated.

Loved both characters equally. As per usual Joel Leslie narrated it so well and brought Reid and Henry’s characters to life. I love NR Walker. I’ve read a few now and they never disappoint.

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Genuinely funny

This is genuinely funny. The Aussie accent was a little strange to get used to, but it was kind of perfect. Love it

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“How deep is your love”

My first NR Walker book and I’ll be queuing up another immediately! Many of my favourite Australian authors don’t/won’t write stories set in Australia and that saddens me. I have a new favourite to add to my list now and absolutely love that I can read or listen to stories set at home in one of my favourite genres. This is a fabulous character driven love story about self love, growth and belief, that is absolutely hysterical and has all the feels. Henry had me cracking up constantly and Reid was perfect for him. It would have been good if an Aussie narrator was given a chance but Joel is one of my favourites and his Australian accent is the best I’ve heard by a mile. Just one tip …. Never say “Sundee, Mondee, Tuesdee”, that came from a generation past and something you just don’t hear now, especially in the city (not sure how the author wrote it).
Listened to this in a day and now I have “Night Fever” ;)

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Lovely story

As usual, fabulous narration by Joel. My all time favourite narrator. I’d listen to him read the bus timetables…such a hot gorgeous voice. But a really beautiful story with engaging characters and lots of gentle spice. Loved it!

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Lovely story and great narration

Great characters, lots of humor and positive attitude, a real feel-good book. Joel Leslie does an amazing job narrating it.

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Uplifting

I just loved this book !
Laughed myself silly at the beginning and cried at the end - well, I laughed and cried throughout. Thank you N R Walker and Joel Leslie - your my faves .

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