• All She Ever Wanted

  • By: Lynn Austin
  • Narrated by: Linda Stephens
  • Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (461 ratings)

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All She Ever Wanted

By: Lynn Austin
Narrated by: Linda Stephens
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Publisher's summary

A three-time Christy Award winner, Lynn Austin crafts rousing tales of hope and redemption. All She Ever Wanted stars Kathleen Seymour, a woman who seems to have it all, though she hides a dark family secret. To her horror, everything comes crashing down when she loses her job and her daughter is caught shoplifting. Desperate to regain control over her life, Kathleen returns to her estranged family to mend her severely broken relationships before it is too late.
©2005 Lynn Austin (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC

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"[A] brilliant novel about love, forgiveness, suffering, and the importance of resisting the temptation to run away when things get tough." (Christian Book Previews.com)

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Fresh starts....

Lynn Austin has written a grand novel spanning 3 generations of fresh starts. Her story is gripping and inspiring.

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Excellent!!

What a great story! This shows the life of three generations of women who wanted to be loved. I highly recommend this book!!!

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Lynn Austin has done it again!

She has transported us to another place and time with a story that has left me longing to be a better person. Outstanding narration, too

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All as he ever wanted

This story is amoung one of my favorites from Lynn. The narrator Linda Stephen's never disappoints !! I loved the many unexpected moments which always adds depth to a great novel . Well done , very well done !!

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Lovely

Inspiring and lovely. Our choices never affect just us and this book weaves such a beautiful picture of how our lives intertwine and play out based on the choices our families make.
It also shows how God works in our hearts and minds through His plan for us. Praise God for His great love and mercy towards us.

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Twists and turns

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Loved the complexity and the direction the author used to keep you wanting to know more of the sad story of Eleanor.

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Just. Wow.

A phenomenal story. I feel so invested in the characters. As though Eleanor, or Fiona, or even Kathleen could’ve been my sister, aunt, or best friend. I highly recommend. Truly compelling.

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Ok Story, GREAT Narrator

Where does All She Ever Wanted rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the middle somewhere.

If you’ve listened to books by Lynn Austin before, how does this one compare?

Have not listened to Lynn Austin, but I have read another of her books. But I grabbed this one simply because Linda Stephens is narrating!

Which scene was your favorite?

The coming home scene at the the very end. I don't want to give anything away and spoil it for someone else.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The father's prayer.

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So good

I love her books so much. Amazing how she comes up with them. I wish she could write my story. This was really really good

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Gripping, poignant, relevant

Lynn Austin can really pen a gripping, poignant, and relevant tale. The surprises and emotions in this one had me spellbound. The people became real to me, and I went on their journeys with them! Definitely a winner!

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