A Good Wife is a poignant memoir that follows the life of author Samra Zafar, a teenage bride newly brought to Canada. Through her own life story, Zafar gives a voice to an often-silenced and frequently misunderstood demographic. She uses her own struggles and pain to highlight the tales of so many other young girls forced into similar situations as her own.
Compelling, powerful, and full of emotion, Zafar does not shy away from the hard truths of her own life and the society in which she was raised. She acknowledges her struggles and traumas in a way that is both heartbreaking and intense. Zafar's debut novel is full of strength and provides a voice so often taken from those leading similar lives.
Zafar also narrates this audiobook, adding a depth, understanding and passion that only the author could, embellishing what is already a deeply personal story with style and class. The performance is truly an emotional journey, full of all the highs and lows of a life once trapped, now free.
Author Jessica Lee provides a stunning debut in this audiobook that combines memoir with aspects of historical fiction and nature. Two Trees Make a Forest is as much a personal tale as it is a love story to the beauty and landscape of Taiwan. Nearly impossible to categorize, this audiobook is a masterpiece of writing unlike any other.
Canada is inherently multicultural, and tales of adjustment after moving to the country are often greeted with empathy and understanding. This relatable storyline gives this audiobook a personal feel, whether the listener has a tie to Taiwan or not. The love and passion for home shine through with every word, forming a deep and meaningful connection between author and listener.
Lee narrates the title herself, and her passion for the beauty of Taiwan is apparent in her voice as she seeks to connect her family letters to the country they loved so dearly. Bold, vibrant, and full of life, this audiobook beautifully marries Lee’s own family’s story with detailed descriptions that will swiftly paint a picture in the minds of listeners.
Sports memoirs are nothing new. They often talk of the glory and pitfalls of professional sports, the struggles and triumphs of pushing yourself towards a goal, highlighting the victories and setbacks many athletes face in the journey to success. It is a tried and true formula, but this memoir looks at things a little differently.
Brantt Myhres’ Pain Killer explores the world of addiction and dependency that can come with sports injuries and addictive personalities, openly and honestly addressing his own weaknesses and struggles in the process. This audiobook is raw and unforgiving, not shying away from the darker aspects of professional sports, not to mention the toll his addiction took on his body and career.
