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  • Because of You

  • By: Dawn French
  • Narrated by: Dawn French
  • Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (189 ratings)

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Because of You

By: Dawn French
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The eagerly awaited, life-affirming and moving new novel from number one best-selling Author Dawn French.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...midnight.

The old millennium turns into the new.

In the same hospital, two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters.

Hope leaves with a beautiful baby girl.

Anna leaves with empty arms.

Seventeen years later, the gods who keep watch over broken-hearted mothers wreak mighty revenge and the truth starts rolling, terrible and deep, toward them all.

The power of mother-love will be tested to its limits.

Perhaps beyond....

Because Of You is Dawn French's stunning new novel, told with her signature humour, warmth and so much love.

©2020 Dawn French (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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Loved it!

The only complaint I have about this book is that it ended! What a lovely, compelling story! The characters were so alive, they leaped off the page and, in a complex situation, the reader/listener was able to sympathize with them all. The end should have been predictable but I was so caught up in the story, if hit me like a punch in the gut. And Dawn French's narration was fantastic-I could listen to her all day! Highly recommend!

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Extraordinarily moving

Loved this book, all the ingredients for a very entertaining emotional journey. The characters are real, they are flawed. Overarching is the love of a mother for her child. Brilliant!

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Beautiful heart-filling story

Tugs your heart in all directions and beautifully written and performed. Have the tissues on hand!

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A truly lovely book!

What an amazing author is Dawn French! This story is the perfect mix of a heartfelt story, humor and insight. A delightful surprise since this was the first book I’ve read by this author. I’ve adored Dawn French as an actress for many years and was so impressed with this book. Also, her voice is just perfect for an audiobook.

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NEW DISCOVERY FOR ME!

Saw this author on the Graham Norton Show. She was so witty and charming, so decided to read the book she was promoting. Not only is she an excellent narrator, her story was original and totally interesting. Will read more of her books!

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Life is Good

A tribute to life, motherhood, love and second chances. Thank you Dawn for reading it yourself, because of you, the joy of this book was double <3
Have a hanky for your tears of joy <3

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A beautiful story

This book really filled my heart. Although Hope and Isaac did an unspeakable thing, the author is so empathetic and insightful about why, the reader really can accept it. The pain of Anna is also empathetically portrayed. This book really breathes and lets all of its characters tell their stories fully, even the odious Julius. I cried at the end, from both the story and because the book was over. I would love to know what happens to all of these characters. Dawn French’s narration is wonderful, too. I loved this book.

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Dawn French is just wonderful

Was unsure of the story at first...but I LOVED IT! What an awesome book and Dawn's reading of it.is just beautiful!

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Unexpected

A sad happy story which holds the listener cradled softly, safely with feelings and love

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Amazingly emotional!

Wonderful story that will make you feel all the emotions you can feel! Loved it!

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