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Everything My Mother Taught Me

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Everything My Mother Taught Me

By: Alice Hoffman
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
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In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first.

For fatefully observant Adeline, growing up carries an ominous warning from her adulterous mother: don’t say a word. Adeline vows to never speak again. But that’s not her only secret. After her mother takes a housekeeping job at a lighthouse off the tip of Cape Ann, a local woman vanishes. The key to the mystery lies with Adeline, the silent witness. New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman crafts a beautiful, heart-wrenching short story.

Alice Hoffman’s Everything My Mother Taught Me is part of Inheritance, a collection of five stories about secrets, unspoken desires, and dangerous revelations between loved ones. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single setting. By yourself, behind closed doors, or shared with someone you trust.

©2019 by Alice Hoffman. (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Coming of Age Anthologies & Short Stories Family Life Women's Fiction Heartfelt Short Stories Fiction Inspiring Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Anthologies
Powerful Storytelling • Emotional Depth • Excellent Narration • Beautiful Writing • Satisfying Ending • Engaging Plot

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The story was beautifully crafted. Its positive theme was based on the strength and resourcefulness of a young woman, always a great lesson for girls of a certain vulnerable age.

The story was beautifully crafted, and very positive.

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So enjoyable, reader had a pleasant voice. Loved the story. Love Alice's work. Highly recommend

Captivating

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I liked the story line, and the setting descriptions. Pretty good short story, I kind of wish it had more.

Pretty good

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The narrator with dairy, very good, added to the story with her expresses performance. I could have listened to an entire book read by her.

Great performance

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I enjoyed this so much that I wish it was a big full book. At 1st I was a little apprehensive and almost stopped listening because it was a bit sad and depressing, but then it got interesting and had a good moral.

wish it was a longer book

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