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Small Things Like These

By: Claire Keegan
Narrated by: Aidan Kelly
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The landmark new novel from award-winning author Claire Keegan

It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man, faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery that forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. 

Already an international best seller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.

©2021 Claire Keegan (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

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Literary Fiction Small Town & Rural Women's Voices Family Life Fiction Heartfelt Christmas Winter Genre Fiction Inspiring Holidays Feel-Good
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Beautiful Writing • Powerful Storytelling • Perfect Narration • Emotional Depth • Thought-provoking Themes

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What a gift is this little story of awakening to the true meaning of letting Christ’s love shine through in your life! Breathtakingly beautiful, yet simple prose…..an unforgettable work, evoking our inner desire to overcome our inhibitions and act boldly in charity!

Stunning!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this short novel. Poignant and beautify written, the characters came alive for me and transported me into the story. It is a moving listen, especially at Christmas time.

A Gem

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The Magdalene Laundries have a peripheral role in this story, i.e., we get glimpses of them through the protagonist's eyes. But, fear not -- this is not a downer story. Just the opposite, the writing was beautifully crafted such that one man's heart is the main story.

The best book I've read this year!

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This story welled up in me the mixed emotions of sadness, empathy, and relief. It left me wanting to know more. I finish this reading thinking about people living in similar situations and wanting to help.

A new learning of a time, place and people.

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This was a deep feeling short story. It made me feel happy. I love the message, “the only thing that could be worse is to do nothing”. It also doesn’t hurt that the narrator sounds just like Jon Snow!

Deep

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