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Calling Me Home

By: Julie Kibler
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin, Lorna Raver
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Eighty-nine-year-old Isabelle McAllister has a big favor to ask her hairdresser, Dorrie. She wants the black single mother to drop everything and drive her from Texas to a funeral in Ohio - tomorrow. Dorrie, fleeing problems of her own and curious about Isabelle’s past, agrees, not knowing it will be a journey that changes both their lives.

Isabelle confesses that, as a teen in 1930s Kentucky, she fell in love with Robert Prewitt, a would-be doctor and the black son of her family’s housekeeper - in a town where blacks weren’t allowed after dark. The tale of their forbidden relationship and its tragic consequences just might help Dorrie find her own way.

©2013 Julie Kibler (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc

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Heartbreaking story of racism

This book used a back and forth format (current time and the past~1940). The narrators are believable. There were a number of twists that kept this from being predictable.

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Wonderful story

I really loved this book. Made me laugh, think and reflect on life, and cry.

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I absolutely loved this story. Issa was the cutest little lady ever! Must read or audiobook

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Heart breakingly beautiful

Love love loved this audio book!! i have honestly never cried so hard during a book but this one did me in. This will forever be a favorite story of mine. I will recommend this to everyone.

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Good story

This isn't the type of book I typically read or listen too. I'm not much for love stories. I almost quit listening early on but then I got hooked. Well developed characters, sad but accurate historical account and basic human short comings all intertwine for a thought provoking story.

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Excellent!

I loved this book. It made me laugh and made me cry. I highly recommend.

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Great story!!

This is a great story for all ages, one of friendship love and life lessons.

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Awesome!! Very touching!!

Makes you feel like you're right there with them!! I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Very heartwarming

This was a great story - It was a gentle uplifting read and the characters were so real and likable. I loved it. I would love to have more by this author.

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Loved this book!

This is such a great book! The story is wonderful and the narrators are fabulous. I Loved it so much!

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