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The Ocean Between Us

By: Susan Wiggs
Narrated by: Joyce Bean
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After years of following her navy officer husband on assignment around the world with their three children, Grace Bennett realizes that she’s left something behind - herself.

Steve Bennett can’t understand the unraveling of his wife’s heart. He wants to set things right, but when a secret from his past is revealed just as he’s sent out to sea, their already-strained relationship is pushed to the edge. Now, with plenty of space to ponder the true distance between them, Grace begins to reinvent herself. Just as her new self is coming to terms with her family life, the unthinkable happens.

A disaster aboard Steve’s ship shatters Grace’s world and all she can do is gather her children around and wait for news to come, good or bad. A navy wife’s worst nightmare collides with the cold truth that life’s biggest chances can slip away while you’re busy looking for guarantees.

With sensitivity and insight, number-one New York Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs explores the emotional rewards and sacrifices of love and marriage in this sweeping novel.

©2013 Susan Wigg (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Heartfelt
Gripping Storyline • Emotional Depth • Good Performance Quality • Determined Characters • Realistic Portrayal
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I love how Susan draws you into each character as well as educates you on the time periods and ambulances of the various locations that she writes about. She captures every day situations and issues that we all deal with in reality or in various professions which expand our empathy for what goes on. This novel gives a real clear picture for family members of all ages that are involved in the military. This book is so much more than my Lehmans? review. As always I hope Susan enjoys writing her novels and her historical fiction books as much as we enjoy reading them.

Six stars

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Story has educated me on the Navy and family relationship growth. Narrator was good and seemed like she was in the story

Relationships and the military

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Tears and smiles. Hard to put down. Wasn't predictable and I like that in a book! Hope there is another one to follow.

Great reading

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loved the story and getting to know military family trials and tribulations better. Quite a tear jerker and I normally am not a drier...happy tears.

Great story well told

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Always look forward to beginning a Susan Wiggs book. Enjoy her characters and their journey

Another wonderful Susan Wiggs story

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Wiggs takes you away and places you into the life of a Navy wife. You feel as if you are in the Navy family. Made me laugh, made me cry. That, to me, is a great book!

one of my favorite books by Susan Wiggs

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Would you listen to The Ocean Between Us again? Why?

Yes! I will wait awhile, but I will go back and re-listen to this. There were many fabulous moments!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the idea of the story. Many stories are written about military MEN, but I think this was an honest portrayal of the families behind the men and I found the story gripping.

Which character – as performed by Joyce Bean – was your favorite?

Emma was my favorite very believable throughout, and so much like her father...even though no one seemed to notice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were several places, especially near the end of the book that I actually had tears in my eyes.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

The Ocean Between Us is a gripping story

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Touched home . I am an ARMY wife that faces the same challenges as the NAVY wife.

Excellent Read

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I couldn’t stop listening!! I had heard it was an incredible read. I couldn’t agree more!! Amazing story!!!!

Incredible!

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Would you listen to The Ocean Between Us again? Why?

Yes - very moving story and realistic.

What did you like best about this story?

The suspense not knowing what was going to happen to the family because the mother stood her ground for what she wanted

If you could take any character from The Ocean Between Us out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The mother - very determined lady

Keeps your attention.

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