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Sob

By: Firoozeh Dumas
Narrated by: Firoozeh Dumas

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New York Times best-selling author Firoozeh Dumas is used to making people laugh, but in 2022, she found herself drowning in tears of sadness. After her 2022 Los Angeles Times article "What I needed was a rest break on the Island of Grieving and Useless Folks" went viral, she was inspired to write Sob, a one-hour audio story about grief, healing, and miracles that will leave you spellbound.

In this unflinching story, Firoozeh Dumas, author of the international best seller Funny in Farsi, takes you into the worst year of her life, which she describes as “a bouillon cube of grief”. After the unexpected break up of her longtime marriage in 2022, Firoozeh finds herself in completely new territory, untethered from the only life she knew as an adult. Using her signature wit, she recounts her highly personal journey through this uncharted and unplanned chapter in her life. Hers is a journey she would have never chosen, but one that ultimately leads her to a deeper truth about herself, to a better place where hope and grace are a daily part of life and where serendipity is always around the corner. Firoozeh’s story will leave you crying, laughing, and pondering some of life’s big questions.

Honest and touching, heartbreaking and inspiring, Firoozeh’s story will resonate with anyone who has found themselves in the dark night of the soul and wondered if there is a way out. You will immediately want to discuss Sob with your friends. It is an experience meant to be shared.

©2024 Firoozeh Dumas (P)2024 Audible, Inc.

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Profound, funny & touching

Sob is a must listen. Not sure how Firoozeh Dumas managed to squeeze so much heartbreak and joy into a 49 minute audiobook, but I guess that’s her brilliance as a writer. She truly got to me on every level. It just came out today and I’m already listening to it for a second time.

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A beautiful personal story of moving forward

One woman’s story that I feel has something in it for all of us . Firoozeh shares her personal experience with grief, pain, anger and resentment to finding a path to spiritual growth. I will listen to it again,.. a lesson in love, kindness and compassion.

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Laugh Out Loud Wisdom

One women sharing a window into her heart for us to hear a whole spectrum of emotions following a big life event. Firoozeh Dumas narrates a beautiful, very funny, very moving tale of her life, yet one we can all learn from. She is articulate, wise, hilarious in delivery, and touched me deeply with her profound love of family, and of her own personal growth. I laughed out loud more than once, was totally delighted, and highly recommend Sob.

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Grief

Brilliant work by Firoozeh, you go girlll. Loved it even though not a audiobook person!

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“Sob” A MUST listen and share!

I loved the author/narrator’s words and voice; her telling of a miserable chapter of her life with humor, pathos and inspiration. Everyone (especially women) should listen to this; it would make the world a better place!

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Loved it!

It just came out today and I’ve already listened twice!! It’s so good—I’ve shared this with all my friends and am sure I’ll listen again!

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Deep and Funny Rolled into 49 Minutes

I loved this quick listen! I have enjoyed Firoozeh's previous writing but wasn't sure what to expect with this one. She did not disappoint! In just 49 minutes she captured me...I felt her sorrow, I laughed at her humor, I felt like I had a front row seat on her journey through pain, disappointment, enlightenment, and ultimately stepping back into her power zone. A great read for anyone going through transition or grief - you'll emerge feeling seen and inspired!

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