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Narrated by:
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Jean Smart
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Janis Ian
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By:
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Isabel Miller
Grammy Award Nominee, Best Spoken Word Album, 2016
Set in the 19th century, Isabel Miller's classic lesbian novel traces the relationship between Patience White, an educated painter, and Sarah Dowling, a farmer's daughter, whose romantic bond does not sit well with the puritanical New England community in which they live. They choose to live together and love each other freely, even though they know of no precedents for their relationship; they must trust their own instincts and see beyond the disdain of their neighbors.
Patience and Sarah is a meticulously researched historical novel, originally self-published by the author in 1969. This classic of GLBT literature garnered so much attention that the American Library Association created its first Stonewall Award specifically for it in 1971. Grammy Award-winning narrator Janis Ian and Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Jean Smart each perform as one of the characters in this dual-point-of-view love story. Their narration marks the first time that this beautiful work is available in audio and brings new life into this inspiring novel that is just as relevant today as it was decades ago.
In addition to being an inspiring love story, the audiobook for Patience and Sarah is an ideal listen for young-adult audiences. It is a story that shows how irrelevant race, religion, and gender are to love and that loving and being loved are what keep us human and sane.
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Unexpected
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the narration of the characters were spot on
It was like I was right there
Patience and Sarah
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Lesbian classic
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WONDERFUL!
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Just OK
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Janis Ian, with her wonderful husky voice, was Sarah. Her downhome Yankee drawl made her tall and lanky and strong.
I have loved this book for decades. These two beautiful women brought it to life with love.
absolute perfection
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Love is love is love is love....
Thank you!
Beautifully written, beautifully read!
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Jean Smart’s Patience is the work of undeniable craftsmanship and talent. In my opinion her recent acting roles and then this narration solidify my estimation that her talent and depth of skill have been flying under the radar for years — she is an actor of amazing depth, nuance,and ability.
Janis Ian as Sarah is a fabulous surprise — her voice and inflection and interpretation lend credence to the truth that good singer/songwriters are lyric storytellers.
Sweet, honest, inspiring
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What made the experience of listening to Patience and Sarah the most enjoyable?
Janis Ian and Jean Smart render their characters perfectly. Their diction is flawless, and the drama is not overdone. Janis Ian is so convincing that I could almost picture her as being 5'8". Best of all, the story has a happy ending.Superbly Rendered Lesbian Classic
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Wonderful!
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