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Unspoken

By: Luke Daniels
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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Publisher's summary

A grief memoir like no other grief memoir.

Beloved sci-fi narrator Luke Daniels feels a little exposed right now. Up until now, words have never been in short supply. However, by and large, this unending tide of words has been someone else's. In real life he's an introvert who seriously doesn't even talk much, preferring to observe and mimic. That's his comfort zone. But Luke's own personal story? That's his danger zone. And frankly, he's terrified.

But this story deserves to be told as much as it needs to be heard. So here we go.

In 2016, the morning after Valentine's Day, Luke's son passed away from breathing issues complicated by congenital birth defects. He was 21 months old. And his name was Finnegan.

This kind of loss is terrifyingly huge and scary, but the love and light in this story far outweigh the tragedy. Through comic-book metaphors, Shakespeare references, and lilting Irish brogues, Luke tells the story of his too-short time with Finn. This is his tribute to storytelling, parenthood, and his rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed baby boy.

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About the Creator and Performer

Luke Daniels is the award-winning performer of over 500 audiobooks. Known for his imaginative story telling and dynamic characterizations, he has always been a listener favorite. In 2018 Luke was inducted into Audible’s Narrator Hall of Fame. With a background in classical theater, film and education, Luke has performed and taught around the country.

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beautiful Luke

I chuckled, I teared up, I lived with Finn. Thank you for sharing your story Luke Daniels.

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Great book. Have some Kleenex handy

I have always loved Luke Daniels. This book has make me love him more. My sister has severe disabilities. It took my parents 2 years to finally get her diagnosis. This book is so real. I could hear his pain. Thank you Luke for sharing Finnegan with us.

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A deeply touching and tragic true story

Luke Daniels relates his tragic story of the loss of his beloved baby Finn and the desperate struggle to save him and later go on without him.

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Beloved storyteller

I've enjoyed Luke Daniels narration and this powerful story of his own was beautiful. Thanks

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No Words

Unlike the author, I have no words to convey how this audiobook touched my heart. I am a member of "the club" of those who have lost loved ones, both young and old. Luke tells Finn's story in a way that is a balm to all who read it.

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A story of love and loss

I haven’t listened to such a deeply connectable story in so very long. This story shows the unbearable journeys that special needs parenting takes one. Through the blessing of birth, complications, love and loss, we are along for the journey. The author reads clearly and gives adequate “before” and “after” Finn-terludes throughout the book.
Amazing work. Your baby would be proud.
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I can relate.

There are no normal parents. There is no normal grievance. My unspoken loss was being told by Mr. Daniel. And of course, his brilliant talents to speak what is in his mind the way his many characters in books he narrates would speak.

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Beautiful!

Thanks Luke. I laughed, cried, sang and mourned with you. Kokopeli is dancing over here in Mexico with me.

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Love Luke Daniels even more now...

Luke is a master narrator/storyteller and I love all of his work. Listening to him share his raw and heartbreaking story was so moving and riveting... I didn’t think that I could love his work any more than I already did, but I do!! Thank you Luke for your bravery and baring your soul and sharing your story with us.

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Thank you

Thank you for sharing Finn’s story. It is important to talk about these difficult subjects. My wish is that others can find hope by listening to this story.

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