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- Length: 16 hrs and 24 mins
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When strong-willed schoolteacher Imogene Grelznik is forced from Philadelphia by scandal, the only position she can find is in rural Pennsylvania. There she meets Sarah, a beautiful young student whose bright light of potential is on the verge of being extinguished by her father's arrangement to marry her off to an abusive, unfeeling man. Branded as lovers, Imogene and Sarah must flee to Nevada amidst suspicion and accusation. In a place of utter desolation, the two women struggle to love and care for each other as they seek freedom from prejudice and intolerance.
Bittersweet showcases Nevada Barr's powerful storytelling and strong, compassionate characters. Linda Stephens' heartfelt narration captures all the emotional depth of a story featuring life at its harshest, and at its most beautiful.
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Lee Westfall has a strong, loving family. She has a home she loves and a loyal steed. She has a best friend - who might want to be something more. She also has a secret.
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Hell at the Breech
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In 1860, life in New York City’s slums is hard and dangerous. For a widow with six children, it is impossible. So when Mrs. Kelly learns of the Children’s Aid Society, she sees a way to provide for her children. They will be sent west on an “orphan train” to families eager for help on their farms. Thirteen-year-old Mary Frances is confused and angry. How could a mother send her children away? At her new home in Missouri, however, Mary Frances is surprised to discover that the kind family provides a refuge on the Underground Railroad.
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- M. McGuire
- 03-20-06
Good, but not what I expected
Overall I liked the content of the book. I REALLY wish the relationship between the two women was more detailed. I am a lesbian and found
myself always hoping more passion would be revealed, but thought the time period may be partly responsible. It is fairly depressing, but hey, life back then wasn't a peach! :) I definitely recommend it and hope Audible adds more to their gay/lesbian list.
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- 01-21-07
Bittersweet indeed
I really enjoyed this book by, Nevada Barr. “Bittersweet”, is told with such vivid, and rich texture. The reader is transported back to a time when being a woman was not all that pleasant. However sad, and heartbreaking, the story may be, the love between Imogene and Sara is so powerful and real, the listener can not help but be pulled into the love. I strongly recommend this book. You will be richly rewarded with memories of strength, and love that can not be denied.
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- Jakki
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Touching story
I really enjoyed this. I live in Nevada and it was very relatable to the locale.
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- MuggleMediwitch
- 04-02-19
NOT “Lesbian Drama” Sexual assault trigger warning
I listened to this book, took me about 3 days of housework to get through it and I’m glad it’s done. The performance is fine, nothing special but nothing to complain about really.
The story, I didn’t like. Twice there are violent male on female sexual assaults and they are as graphic as any romance gets. This is a “lesbian drama” in the barest sense- two women with an ill-described and poorly explored sexual / romantic relationship fighting against the patriarchy of the day.
I don’t know if it’s because of the time period or even the years when the author was writing this but the fact that *****************spoiler one person dies and they sub the other, the other is only ever referred to as the first which blows my mind.
I don’t think I would be as upset about this if it wasn’t being advertised as a lesbian drama by Amazon.
The relationship between the protagonists could have been developed so much more, the story is just big events that happen over about 15 years and then it’s over. I’m glad I only listened to this as part of the romance package so I didn’t actually spend money on it. I’m not trying to be mean, but honest.
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- RdKill51
- 09-12-19
2nd times the charm.
I read this book many yrs ago. When I heard the teacher was fired,a light went off in my memory. Now I’m hooked and had to listen until the end. Yes, I cried again. Glad it wasn’t my life, back then, I’m not that strong. Great book, Hallmark movie?
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- Lisa
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Truly Bittersweet
This book was hard to get into at the beginning. But, about half way through it picked up. I didn't particularly like the ending, but I found that the book haunted me. I actually missed the characters when I had finished the book. I wanted to know more about them and continue with the story. The author seemed to spend too much time telling stories that didn't relate to the overall idea of the book. The author was able to make me feel for and care about the characters. Even though I thought she took too much time telling the story. I would recommend it.
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- Natasha
- 05-07-06
Interesting but slow
I really enjoy Nevada Barr's books, and enjoy historical fiction. I thought it was interesting to see how these women dealt with the pressures of the time, but felt it was a bit long. It felt very autobiographical, in that there was a lot of details about different periods of their lives and you were led from one event to another, not sure when it was going to end. Although it was slow, I thought it was worth it to get an original story that showed with compassion the lives of two individuals who had to make hard choices to survive in a time not remotely accomodating for gays and lesbians.
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- Brigitte S.
- 01-15-24
What a hard life women endured.
Brutal life, what one strong woman’s life adventures take place in effort to strive to be excepted, respected and make a life in a difficult earlier period of time. The author takes you through many journeys of unfolding events with fine details.
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- Theresa
- 09-27-24
Incredible bravery of two women in the 1800's
This book made me feel greatful for the present time; whereas women have more power and rights. (I'm not going to say equal rights because it is still a world where men still get paid more than women, make it up the promotion ladder of success etc.) Women are leaders of Corporations. Women are noted for their intelligence and discoveries. We as women have come a long way to establish our worth today.
In the 1800's a woman was expected to marry and bare sons. A woman had no rights, and could not own property. Nevada tells of story of two women who figured out how to get around the system of the times and share their love. I didn't much care for the ending. Even so, Sarah at this point in the book though it was the end is empowered to do what ever she wants and does not need a man to do so. I would like to know what Sarah did, how she lived, did she marry, have more children etc. I'm going to guess she definitely most likely ran a Cattle Ranch. I bet she taught all her crew to read. I would compare her to Barbara Stanwyck in the Big Valley. I wouldn't be surprised she married Kolby Burns her ranch hand. It makes since she would continue to raise cattle and build a legacy for her son Matthew. This book was written in 1984 which is the first year she published a book. Looks like no sequel.
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- Jan
- 07-07-05
Wonderfully Written!
Nevada Barr's ability to describe the scenery as well as the womens thoughts and feelings are impecable! Although I still "want more" I can also find an ending that is acceptable in my own mind. Great book!
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