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  • The Art of Straightening Nails

  • A Story of Triumph Over Adversity
  • By: Randy Judd
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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The Art of Straightening Nails

By: Randy Judd
Narrated by: Virtual Voice
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Is it ever too late to overcome the adversities of our past?

Set in the South during the 60s and 70s, The Art of Straightening Nails follows Robert Rhodes as he reminisces about his life. His childhood had not been a pleasant, innocent experience. Aside from the poverty and the endless disappointment his family endured, the boy had also known personal challenges of neglect and abuse.

As an adult, Robert continues to be fettered by his past. Even a religious conversion doesn't resolve his struggles. After realizing the source of his lifelong pain, he confronts his past in a dramatic climax to the story. Not until Robert deals with his past is he able to be emancipated from it. His new freedom allows him to find the love and success he had always sought.


The Art of Straightening Nails is a story of hope, conquering self, and regaining lost love. This novel should appeal to anyone who has struggled to reclaim their lives from the pains of the past.

"I was drawn into the story of the protagonist, Robert Rhodes, from page one. It is the story of the strength and courage of a growing boy who sees for himself a better future despite a poverty-stricken, neglectful past. The reader cannot help but love the main character and weep for his life's story. Author Randy Judd does a masterful job with his character development. This is an amazing story of hope and the unbelievable triumph of the human spirit. "-Amazon Review


The Art of Straightening Nails leaves the reader with hope and empowerment in conquering their own barriers to happiness.


Randy Judd was named a VICTORIOUS BY DESIGN MAGAZINE'S Star Power Author!

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Virtual Reading a total bust

Hated the virtual reader could barely finish. The story was good but dealing w/ the robotic reading made it hard to concentrate on the story.


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Great Story!

I loved this story so much! Not a fan of Virtual Voice though, so good thing it was free bc I won't spend money on AI narration.

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Great story

Enjoyed the story and could relate to it. It kept moving and I never got bored with it

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