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An ensemble of talented narrators enhances the humanity of the family members in Harriet Kline’s beautifully conceived novel, The Shining Life. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Sandi Henschel discuss the emotional story of a family deeply affected by the terminal illness and death of a loved one. After Rich is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, the shock reverberates throughout the lives of his family, exploring each character’s point of view. All of the narrations are top-notch. A moving audiobook and a must-listen.
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