Don't Let Me Go

By: Catherine Ryan Hyde

Narrated by: Chris Chappell, Cassandra Morris

Former Broadway dancer and current agoraphobic Billy Shine has not set foot outside his apartment in almost a decade. He has glimpsed his neighbors--beautiful manicurist Rayleen, lonely old Ms. Hinman, bigoted and angry Mr. Lafferty, kind-hearted Felipe, and nine-year-old Grace and her former addict mother, Eileen. But most of them have never seen Billy. Not until Grace begins to sit outside on the building's front stoop for hours every day, inches from Billy's patio. Troubled by this change in the natural order, Billy makes it far enough out onto his porch to ask Grace why she doesn't sit inside, where it's safe. Her answer: "If I sit inside, then nobody will know I'm in trouble. And then nobody will help me." Her answer changes everything.

By the best-selling author of When You Were Older and Pay It Forward, Don't Let Me Go is the heartbreaking, funny, and life-affirming story of a building full of loners and misfits who come together to help a little girl survive--and thrive--against all odds.

©2012 Catherine Ryan Hyde (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Critic reviews

"An excellent read." ( New Books Review)

"Original and wonderful." ( The Sun)

"Catherine Ryan Hyde at her utter best." ( ChickLit Reviews)

Had Many Moments of Brilliance

If you could sum up Don't Let Me Go in three words, what would they be?

Quirky and Interesting

Any additional comments?

This book has heart portraying the odd characters in a way that leaves you hopeful for some and sad for others. A good book.

Uplifting

Engaging performance. I will think of Grace and her mom
And billy for a long time after I finished.

A Sweet and Moving Story to capture your Heart

Where does Don't Let Me Go rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've listened to over 100 audio books and I'd rank this in the top 10

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were richly flawed but endearing in their own ways. The writing and narration were top notch. Lots of life lessons to be had.

Which character – as performed by Chris Chappell and Cassandra Morris – was your favorite?

Grace

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

Billy's walk to school

Must read/listen

Not my usual genre but loved every minute - you won’t regret this purchase. Lovable, relatable characters & narration was perfect. Loved that a child narrated the part of Grace.

Heart breaking and warming!

Was a little difficult to get into but I stuck it out and then got sucked in. It's a drama but not the soul sucking kind, more the kind where you feel better about life. I highly recommend this one!