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The Changing Season

By: Steven Manchester
Narrated by: Josh Hurley
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Publisher's summary

A remarkable coming-of-age story with special appeal to dog lovers.

This was supposed to be a simple summer for Billy - one more lazy expanse of time before college began. He'd fill the hours playing with Jimmy - his canine best buddy - going camping and doing all the things he promised Jimmy they'd do before Billy left.

But that was before the accident that shook the entire town. It was before the summer job that turned into something so much more than a way to get a paycheck. And it was before Vicki. This summer was destined to be many things to Billy, things he didn't truly understand until now. But it was definitely not going to be simple.

An enormously touching, richly textured, deeply moving novel of new adulthood, The Changing Season is an experience to savor.

©2015 Steven Manchester (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
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Critic reviews

"The Changing Season is a story that will bring you back to that awkward period of time between childhood and adult life. I highly recommend this book." (Richard Paul Evans, number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Christmas Box and The Mistletoe Promise)
"Manchester's The Changing Season will be to young adults what Old Yeller is to my grandson." (Ed Asner, actor, Up, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Elf)
"The Changing Season is a thought-provoking coming-of-age tale that explores the complicated themes of love, faith, family and, above all, loyalty. Mr. Manchester's portrayal of a boy at the cusp of manhood is evocative and sympathetic." (Susan Wilson, New York Times best-selling author of One Good Dog)

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It was ok.

I had quite a few cringe worthy moments as the author decided I needed to know all of the horny thoughts of a 17 year old boy. The ending was a rough one.

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It was okay

The book left something to be desired. It was written okay the storyline was okay but it left so much open that should have been cleared up. It was just okay that is it.

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srasons change

what a heart warming story. just like real life. It was a good story with heartache and excitement for the future.

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I love Coming of Age stories

As I said, I love coming of age novels, and when you pair it with a dog story, that just sweetens the deal! Lovely, but sad story, but one filled with “real life” - not always turning out the way you’d want it

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Interesting and Worth Sharing

Interesting, heartwarming, and sad. Learning life lessons can be hard. Well worth sharing and look forward to finding more from this author and narrator.

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Great book

Would recommend this book for all ages. Well written. A super book for animal lovers.

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Not captured by the story or characters

I guess I kept hoping it would get better. But I realize now I should have stopped early on.

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Would you listen to The Changing Season again? Why?

Yes,the authors is a master story teller I felt like I was/knew Billy and Jimmy for many of us is every dog.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jimmy of course who does not love a loyal dog!

Have you listened to any of Josh Hurley’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

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Super super sappy.

I really love good coming of age stories that include some kind of adventure. This is not one of them. I did listen to the whole thing while doing work on the tractor. It is sugary sweet. Hometown boy becomes a hometown boy. No real plot but I did like the characters. Especially Jimmy

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