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Secrets She Kept

By: Cathy Gohlke
Narrated by: Morgan Hallett, Suzy Jackson
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All her life, Hannah Sterling longed for a close relationship with her estranged mother. Following Lieselotte's death, Hannah determines to unlock the secrets of her mother's mysterious past and is shocked to discover a grandfather living in Germany. Thirty years earlier, Lieselotte's father is quickly ascending the ranks of the Nazi party, and a proper marriage for his daughter could help advance his career.

Lieselotte is in love - but her beloved Lukas is far from an ideal match, as he secretly works against the Reich. Yet Lieselotte never imagined how far her father would go to ensure her cooperation. Both Hannah's and Lieselotte's stories unfold as Hannah travels to Germany to meet her grandfather, who is hiding wartime secrets of his own.

Longing for connection yet shaken by all she uncovers, Hannah must decide if she can atone for her family's tragic past and how their legacy will shape her future.

©2015 Cathy Gohlke (P)2015 Recorded Books
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Outstanding except for the last 30 minutes!

What made the experience of listening to Secrets She Kept the most enjoyable?

Thoughtful story about the continuing impact of WW2 many years later

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get rid of the bible lesson at the end-- you can talk about spirituality without preaching jesus-- I still gave it five stars because it was an exceptional story but the preachy ending was incredibly disappointing and almost ruined the story line

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Wow!

I could not stop listening. I experienced every emotion with this book. Beautiful and painful story! Wow. Just wow.

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For help in learning to forgive

This story has helped me in my quest to learn to forgive others. If anyone has what I conceive to be a “right to not forgive,” it would be the Jewish and other people who went through WW2. This story leads to a great conclusion and includes Corrie Tenboom .

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Beautiful story

I loved the heartfelt prayer at the end above all else, very moving and true to many areas of my own life.

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Perfection! Not to be missed.

Beautiful. Heartbreaking. Soul filling. Cathy Gohlke can write! Gorgeous tale of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and forgiveness during the cruelties and life changing events of WWII. This book is not to be missed! Narration was some of the best I've ever heard. Spot on. Highly Recommended.

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Loved it!

I learned so much about German WWII history that was never covered in classes in public school. I have also read the Hiding Place. Including reference to that book was wonderful.

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Treasured

This will be one of my treasured books I've ever listened too....was hoping to listen to another one of her books but I guess it's not out on audible yet...anxious awaiting!!!

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Really good until it turned into a bible lesson

It was a thoughtful and compelling read. I could have done without the 20 minute sermon at the end. It just seemed like it was added on the end.

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Only Truth Can Set You Free.....

Another story of the challenges of Hitler & the Nazi's with the utter grief of Trying To Live thru it all! So Much pain, toil, heartache just to TRY to stay alive. True, Forgiveness & Love are ALL True Art of Humanity!!

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A tender and vicious roller coaster

This was not an easy listen but one I am so glad to have come across! I felt as though I was on a roller coaster and some of the brutality was nearly unbearable but necessary to feel for the depth of the story.

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