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The Brave

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The Brave

Written by: Nicholas Evans
Narrated by: Michael Emerson
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There's little love in eight-year-old Tom Bedford's life. His parents are old and remote and the boarding school they've sent him to bristles with bullies and sadistic staff. The only comfort he gets is from his fantasy world of Cowboys and Indians. But when his sister Diane, a rising star of stage and screen, falls in love with one of his idols, the suave TV cowboy Ray Montane, Tom's life is transformed. They move to Hollywood and all his dreams seem to have come true. Soon, however, the sinister side of Tinseltown casts its shadow and a shocking act of violence changes their lives forever.

What happened all those years ago remains a secret that corrodes Tom's life and wrecks his marriage. Only when his estranged son, a US Marine, is charged with murder do the events resurface, forcing him to confront his demons. As he struggles to save his son's life, he will learn the true meaning of bravery.

Powerfully written and intensely moving, The Brave traces the legacy of violence behind the myth of the American West and explores our quest for love and identity, the fallibility of heroes and the devastating effects of family secrets. Genre Fiction Parenting & Families Psychological Relationships Fiction Cowboy
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What I loved about this book:

⭐️ The plot was emotional, thought-provoking, and entertaining.

⭐️ The character development was done perfectly, as the characters both complemented and contrasted each other.

⭐️ Mr. Evans used such wonderfully descriptive writing that I could close my eyes and envision every detail of the story.

⭐️ The format of the book was laid out in a way that was easy to follow and a quick, enjoyable read.

⭐️ The narrator did a wonderful job of bringing the story to life in a passionate and professional manner.

Read if you love:
❤️Family drama
❤️Cowboys
❤️Secrets
❤️ Mystery
❤️Military
❤️Contemporary Fiction
❤️Historical Fiction
❤️Hollywood Stories

Trigger warnings:
💣 Teenage pregnancy
💣 Adoption
💣 Family dysfunction
💣 War crimes

My rating:

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Emotional Read

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