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A True Life

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By: Ruthie Bolton
Narrated by: C.C.H. Pounder
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In this memoir, the pseudonymous author, Ruthie Bolton, tells how she overcame tremendous obstacles to find her place in the world. Born into poverty in a rural Southern town, Bolton was abandoned by her 13-year-old mother and raised by her step-grandfather, an abusive tyrant who beat his wife to death and terrorized his children. With remarkable candor yet no trace of self-pity, Bolton describes how she used alcohol and drugs to try to escape her nightmarish existence. But her inner strength shined through, enabling her to clean up her act, finish school, begin a career, and find happiness in a new, loving family life.Recording (P)1994 by Audio Literature; Copyright ©1994 by Ruthie Bolton Abuse Cultural & Regional Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Women Inspiring

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Winner of AudioFile 1996 Earphones Award, Nonfiction.

"[Narrator CCH] Pounder is amazing in her portrayal of Ruthie.... Ruthie's story is a triumph. This program is a triumph." (AudioFile)

Emotional Journey • Moving Details • Excellent Reader • Engaging Storyline • Heartfelt Narrative • Triumphant Ending
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I enjoyed the realization of her life and the perseverance to endure the suffering and proceed to progress through it all.

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The story was good and the details were moving but CCH Pounder was overly dramatic to the point it was sickening. She sounded like an overly ambitious second grader in a school production. They should have used another voice actor with a calmer demeanor.

Give it a rest!

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I really enjoyed Audible. This book is amazing. I listened to the whole story in one sitting.

My favorite book!

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I loved the story and the expressive reader
Bittersweet . CC Pounder did a great job . She made the story. Those type of things really happened

Very good

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This was a great story to listen to. I could pictured the storyline, and it was great. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Loved the performance

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As a social worker, I worked with many youths that did not have the will power to survive of end generational abuse. I appreciate Ruthie bravely talking about the abuse she suffered and how she survived. Enjoyed the book and the audio.

Soul touching

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Out of all of the audiobooks that I’ve listened to, this book is the best. It brought to mind a few people that I knew of years ago. I’m glad that the author was able to move forward and that her life had gotten better.

Best Book

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I felt like my BFF was sitting next to me telling her story. Such a sad story, but love won in the end.

My heart!!! Breaks, mends, then melts all in one book.

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Really pulls you in.The reader makes it come alive.Its a must add to your library.

Good read!

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Narrator too animated couldn’t finish the book. I’ve read the book several did not enjoy the audio

Too animated

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