• The Ocean Between Us

  • By: Susan Wiggs
  • Narrated by: Joyce Bean
  • Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (183 ratings)

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The Ocean Between Us

By: Susan Wiggs
Narrated by: Joyce Bean
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After years of following her navy officer husband on assignment around the world with their three children, Grace Bennett realizes that she’s left something behind - herself.

Steve Bennett can’t understand the unraveling of his wife’s heart. He wants to set things right, but when a secret from his past is revealed just as he’s sent out to sea, their already-strained relationship is pushed to the edge. Now, with plenty of space to ponder the true distance between them, Grace begins to reinvent herself. Just as her new self is coming to terms with her family life, the unthinkable happens.

A disaster aboard Steve’s ship shatters Grace’s world and all she can do is gather her children around and wait for news to come, good or bad. A navy wife’s worst nightmare collides with the cold truth that life’s biggest chances can slip away while you’re busy looking for guarantees.

With sensitivity and insight, number-one New York Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs explores the emotional rewards and sacrifices of love and marriage in this sweeping novel.

©2013 Susan Wigg (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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The Ocean Between Us is a gripping story

Would you listen to The Ocean Between Us again? Why?

Yes! I will wait awhile, but I will go back and re-listen to this. There were many fabulous moments!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the idea of the story. Many stories are written about military MEN, but I think this was an honest portrayal of the families behind the men and I found the story gripping.

Which character – as performed by Joyce Bean – was your favorite?

Emma was my favorite very believable throughout, and so much like her father...even though no one seemed to notice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were several places, especially near the end of the book that I actually had tears in my eyes.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

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Incredible!

I couldn’t stop listening!! I had heard it was an incredible read. I couldn’t agree more!! Amazing story!!!!

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one of my favorite books by Susan Wiggs

Wiggs takes you away and places you into the life of a Navy wife. You feel as if you are in the Navy family. Made me laugh, made me cry. That, to me, is a great book!

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Relationships and the military

Story has educated me on the Navy and family relationship growth. Narrator was good and seemed like she was in the story

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Somehow...

I have read this book at least twice before I listened to it. It didn't seem sappy or schmaltzy when reading it, and yet, despite very good performance quality, there's something about it that was just Hallmark in its Audible form.

There's a lot of angst and repetition that I didn't notice in reading it, but in listening to it, I definitely wanted to slap a few characters.

So I'd suggest reading this title as a book, not listening to it as an Audible.

Nevertheless, I was very impressed by the narrator's ability to give a large cast of characters unique voices. I usually knew who was speaking, even in a room full of women.

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Another wonderful Susan Wiggs story

Always look forward to beginning a Susan Wiggs book. Enjoy her characters and their journey

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Excellent Read

Touched home . I am an ARMY wife that faces the same challenges as the NAVY wife.

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If you like to Weep while your Read!

If you like tales of family drama and love stories this is for you. If you like to weep while you read... this is for you too. Its the perfect beach read although I listened to it by audible while driving. Although predictable, it didn't deter from evoking emotion.

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Great story well told

loved the story and getting to know military family trials and tribulations better. Quite a tear jerker and I normally am not a drier...happy tears.

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Janice, Naples FL

Have read and listened to this story multiple times.
Enjoy this family and heartfelt story.

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