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Interesting and heartfelt

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I liked the premise of the book and slowly peeling away Sybil’s layers to better understand how her perceived abandonment, loss, unfathomable grief, internalized guilt and shame all contributed in creating a multifaceted woman. Her journey feels rich given the life long commitment to relationships, friendships and wanting to know her children. Definitely needed some..

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Heartbreaking and Beautiful

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Although written in the odd style of letter correspondence, which I am not accustomed to in the least, the last time I devoured an audible book this quickly was when listening to Matt Haig’s The Life Impossible. This book, although different in almost every way from that one, held my attention in the same way..

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Unique storytelling

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I loved this book and am glad I listened to it rather than read it on paper. The voice actors did a great job bringing it to life. It was funny, smart and heartwarming and I was definitely sad when it ending and wished for more.

Touching and Unique

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I really enjoyed, not only the story,but the way it was told. The correspondence wasn’t just a writing device but had actually meaning to the story and for the character. I think the letters and emails gave us a unique way to enter into many aspects of Sybil’s personality and gave a fuller presentation of..

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Unlikely story

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You cannot always judge a book by its title. I am a lifelong letter writer, so I was intrigued by the title of the book. However, what lie in store for the reader was a rich, emotional journey that took so many twists and turns. This was unexpected and wonderful journey. Ultimately the lesson it..

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