ABRIDGED? You must be kidding!

Would you listen to Welcome to the World, Baby Girl again? Why?

This was a wonderful book, but when I looked at the info again and saw that it was ABRIDGED, I thought why? Why would Audible be so ridiculous and even begin to sell only an ABRIDGED version of this book. I did not see an unabridged and am so disappointed in Audible and the producers of this book. Give me a break. I just finished Washington, A life - 42 hours and was thrilled. Then I find that ridiculous Audible produces an ABRIDGED version of the fabulous book. You should be ashamed!

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Abridged

The audiobook is abridged. Some really beautiful parts were removed, and it shows. Bit of a travesty.

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Abridged

Welcome to the World, Baby Girl is one of my all time favorite books. I love the nostalgia brought by the flashbacks to post WWII America in Elmwood Springs. The story is so expertly woven between time periods and introduces many fun unique characters which provides a rich tapestry of stories. It made me laugh and cry and I couldn't put it down!

HOWEVER, be aware that this is an abridged audiobook. It leaves out many subplots and tidbits that really enrich the world of the characters. Although the story about the protagonist is good, the supporting characters really aren't given their due. It just feels flat overall.

I recommend saving your credits or $$$ and just reading the unabridged version instead of listening.

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disappointed

Even though I never read it before, I could tell important parts were left out because it is abridged. I expected not to notice too much because I never read the book, but I found it confusing at times and noticible that entire subplots were left out. If I didn't know that this was abridged, I would say that this book was rushed and sloppily thrown together.

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Sadly had to stop listening

I wasn’t expecting to hear the g-d word so much. 😕 I was enjoying the story but will not be able to continue listening.

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Enjoyable!!

I absolutely love Fannie Flagg, she is quite the story teller!! Her stories are always heart warming.

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Awesome

Love the stories. My 2nd book by Fanny Flagg it was wonderful. Starting 3rd book.

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Luved it

Except for the swearing which in my opinion isn’t necessary....especially all the GD’s if you have a good storyline. As a Bible believing Christian I feel sorry that Fannie Flagg felt she needed to add all that. She’s a gifted writer. Oh well the ways of the world gobbled up another writer I enjoyed

So disappointed

It's a great story by a great author, but if I had known it was abridged I would have read the book.

It’s Abridged!

This series is good because it is so rich with fabulous detail and brings the reader back to another time. I can’t imagine why there is only the abridged version available. I feel like I missed something and was cheated out of some very enjoyable and important detail for character development. I read “Standing In the Rainbow” first, so I was happy to reunite with some of the same characters again. I would have liked to have the option to purchase the full version, no doubt, with all the delectable detail.