
The Sweet By and By
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Becky Ann Baker
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Adriane Lenox
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Robin Miles
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Lois Smith
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By:
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Todd Johnson
Among the longleaf pines and family farms of eastern North Carolina, days seem to pass without incident for Margaret Clayton and Bernice Stokes, until they discover each other in a friendship that will take them on the most important journey of their lives.
Margaret, droll and whip smart, has a will of iron that never fails her even when her body does, while Bernice, an avid country-music fan, is rarely lucid. Irreverent and brazen at every turn, they make a formidable pair at the home where they live, breaking all the rules and ultimately changing the lives of those around them.
Lorraine, their churchgoing, God-questioning nurse, both protects and provokes them while they are under her watchful eye, as her daughter, April, bright and ambitious, determinedly makes her way through medical school. Rounding out the group of unlikely and often outrageous friends is Rhonda, the Bud-swilling beautician who does the ladies' hair on her day off and whose sassy talk hides a vulnerable heart, one that finally opens to love.
Weaving this tightly knit and compelling novel in alternating chapters, each woman gets to tell her story her own way, as all five learn to reconcile troubled pasts, find forgiveness, choose hope, and relish the joy of life. Rich with irresistible characters whose uniquely musical voices overflow the pages, The Sweet By and By is a testament to the truth that the most vibrant lives are not necessarily the most visible ones.
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Critic reviews
"[T]he underlying message of the power of love and friendship resonates, as does its depiction of the way in which people leading unremarkable lives can have a tremendous impact on those around them." (Publishers Weekly)
Fabulous narration. Made it worthwhile
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good read
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I have resisted purchasing audio books in the past primarily because I have always loved the experience of the written word; however, I find that l have become increasingly busy in my retirement and truly enjoyed listening to this book while my hands busy themselves with other tasks. The narration by four talented actors brought the story to life with the richness of their dialogue that clearly reflected the North Carolinian culture.
My First Audio Book Experience was the Best Ever!
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Great !!!!!! The narration was so good!
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Beautiful story!
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A touching story about aging.
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The first two thirds of this book was great. The characters were interesting and the narrators did a splendid job. The last third of the book the story just ran out of gas. It was almost like it was a different author. I am still glad I listened to it but wish the author would have finished the book earlier.Great 2/3 of a book.
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A true southern soul soothing must...
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I do not see a young (under 50) person enjoying the book much. But I did!
Drawn in by Characters!
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