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  • The Collected Regrets of Clover

  • A Novel
  • By: Mikki Brammer
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens
  • Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (708 ratings)

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The Collected Regrets of Clover

By: Mikki Brammer
Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens
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Publisher's summary

“Jennifer Pickens provides a nuanced narration of Clover that perfectly mirrors the character’s journey—gentle, compassionate, anxious, and full of joy.”—Library Journal

This program features a bonus conversation between the author and narrator.

What’s the point of giving someone a beautiful death if you can’t give yourself a beautiful life?

From the day she watched her kindergarten teacher drop dead during a dramatic telling of Peter Rabbit, Clover Brooks has felt a stronger connection with the dying than she has with the living. After the beloved grandfather who raised her dies alone while she is traveling, Clover becomes a death doula in New York City, dedicating her life to ushering people peacefully through their end-of-life process.

Clover spends so much time with the dying that she has no life of her own, until the final wishes of a feisty old woman send Clover on a trip across the country to uncover a forgotten love story—and perhaps, her own happy ending. As she finds herself struggling to navigate the uncharted roads of romance and friendship, Clover is forced to examine what she really wants, and whether she’ll have the courage to go after it.

Probing, clever, and hopeful, The Collected Regrets of Clover turns the normally taboo subject of death into a reason to celebrate life.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

©2023 Mikki Brammer (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

"I couldn’t put this book down. The Collected Regrets of Clover is a tender, charming delight, perfect for anyone who loved The Authenticity Project or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine."–KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters

"What a beautiful story! I loved the premise, which was skillfully and sensitively executed. The characters are both memorable and relatable and the subject of death is handled with refreshing honestly and heartbreaking poignancy. This book will be one that I remember for a long time, and it’s a story that we can all learn something from."–Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author

"Clover’s story is a heartfelt and delightful deep dive into death. You will turn the last page with a fresh zest for life and absolutely no regrets."–Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script

Editorial Review

A life-affirming listen
Much like Clover, the antisocial yet endearing death doula at the center of this heartfelt debut, my undying desire to console and comfort others, often at my own expense, absolutely stems from my personal fixation on mortality. Much unlike Clover, on the other hand, watching others pass away has always been my greatest fear. Nonetheless, in a world where loss remains an inevitability, I believe that confronting our relationships with what we can and cannot control can provide each of us with a deeper appreciation for being alive. In recent months, I have been thrilled to witness the incredible traction that the Death Positive movement has gained, supported along in its journey by such beautiful narratives as Mikki Brammer’s ultimately life-affirming novel. —Haley H., Audible Editor

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Awesome life and love story

It was perfect. I loved the story of finding out who you are and are meant to be. The whole thing was eye opening and thought provoking.

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Poignant and True

Honestly, it’s not easy reading a book about death. BUT it’s worth it! Especially a fiction book about the dignity of life and death. I’ll be thinking about Clover and her friends and clients and my friends and family, what we can say and face and what we can’t, for a long time. Narration well done!

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Makes you think

Well written and performed. The book makes you pause and reflect. This is a must read

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Beautiful story

What a beautiful book! My favourite this year so far. Enjoyed how simple yet compelling the story was.

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Woah…

This book has become one of my top favorites of all time. Since the first few seconds of the book, I could hardily stop listening. I can’t wait to read this book for a second time. I don’t know how many times I’ve cried, laughed, and had a heart filled with overwhelming joy while reading this book. I’d recommend this book to anyone dealing with any types of troubles big or small. The author dives into family struggles, death, friendship, relationships, loneliness, self development, growth, and so much more!!! This book has lessons and wisdom that could be passed down for years and decades to come. I hope to find another book as excellent and thought provoking as this one!! BRAVO!

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Great characters and character building

I have not been so touched by a book in a while. I loved the characters and they way the author introduced them

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Most interesting title and story

Great book for thoughts on death. It is at the end of this life one may have regrets to how they may have lived. Everyone should have thoughts on how they would like their life remembered. A legacy may answer many unanswered questions one day.

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Insightful and amazing book.

Absolutely loved this book. If you have a problem with death and dying, this may not be for you. But I am comfortable with the subject, the story and delivery of it was fantastic.

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5 Star Read!

I regret putting off reading this book for as long as I did. I think the description can make one think they have to be in the right mindset to read a story where the main character is a " Death Doula." Boy! was I wrong! This was such a fantastic read! Great cast of characters who are all connected creating such an important message of living life to the fullest! I highly recommend. Great to read alone or for a Book Club discussion. I hope to read more by this author in the future.

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Great

Deeply moving and uplifting story. Narration was perfect,felt life the character was really speaking.

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