Where We Belong

By: Emily Giffin

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 11 hrs

Publisher's summary

The author of five blockbuster novels, Emily Giffin delivers an unforgettable story of two women, the families that make them who they are, and the longing, loyalty, and love that binds them together.

Marian Caldwell is a 36-year-old television producer, living her dream in New York City. With a fulfilling career and satisfying relationship, she has convinced everyone, including herself, that her life is just as she wants it to be. But one night, Marian answers a knock on the door ... only to find Kirby Rose, an 18-year-old girl with a key to a past that Marian thought she had sealed off forever. From the moment Kirby appears on her doorstep, Marian’s perfectly constructed world - and her very identity - will be shaken to its core, resurrecting ghosts and memories of a passionate young love affair that threaten everything that has come to define her.

For the precocious and determined Kirby, the encounter will spur a process of discovery that ushers her across the threshold of adulthood, forcing her to re-evaluate her family and future in a wise and bittersweet light. As the two women embark on a journey to find the one thing missing in their lives, each will come to recognize that where we belong is often where we least expect to find ourselves - a place that we may have willed ourselves to forget, but that the heart remembers forever.

©2012 Emily Giffin (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Good story. It kept me interested!

What did you love best about Where We Belong?

Good character development.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Where We Belong?

The graduation dinner at Kirby's home.

Have you listened to any of Orlagh Cassidy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't think so, but I thoroughly enjoyed her narration.

If you could take any character from Where We Belong out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Kirby because she was such an interesting character.

Any additional comments?

Good book.

quite enjoyable!

Love Emily Giffin's books! I wish she could crank out more then one every few years!
Her characters are so real and believable - and her subject matters are real as well. Yes - it's pretty much "chick -lit" but - that doesn't bother me (since I'm a "chick"). The narrator was awesome as well!! I will admit - that when I saw what the book was about (the subject matter - about - giving up a child for adoption) - I was slightly hesitant as to if I was going to like the book/story very much. But I got sucked in immediately! I also like that the author brings back old characters from her other novels. Great book to get lost in!!!!

Good story

Any additional comments?

Good story. I'm a fan of most of Emily Giffin's books and this one didn't disappoint. I thought the narrator did a great job. I flew through this book.

Amazing Story

What did you love best about Where We Belong?

I loved how it was realistic !

What was one of the most memorable moments of Where We Belong?

To me it is the scene where Kirby is playing her music in her fathers pub!

Who was the most memorable character of Where We Belong and why?

Kirby, very deep and multidimentional!

Held My Interest Throughout

Having read this author before I was not disappointed. I thought the feelings and emotions described were realistic and shared by others who might find themselves in the same situation

Wonderful book!!!

Heartwarming, could not stop listening to it, as it has a lovely story with lots of twists and turns.

Riveting Story

I hung on every word. This is a must read! TWO THUMBS UP- one for the story, the other for the performance. Pure excellence.

Where We Belong

When Kirby Rose turned 18 she was able to get her birth mother's name and decides to go to New York to meet her. When successful television producer, Marian Caldwell opens the door of her apartment late one night she knows almost instantly that Kirby is the daughter she gave up for adoption when she was 18.

As Kirby and Marian get to know each other, the reader gets to know them too. The story is well crafted, entertaining, and both women will tug at your heart as they deal with their futures and the past.

I intend to read/listen to more books by this author.

Very predictable and preachy

Even for a quick beach read, this story was too predictable and the characters too perfect even with their flaws. Also there were parts, particularly the last refections of the characters, that was more like trite motivational speeches than real storylines. The narrator was better than the plot.

Good easy light fun read

Not exceptional writing but fun and it’s a sweet story. Easy to read on the run picking up and putting down often - I enjoyed the real emotions the characters revealed throughout.