Reason to Breathe

Breathing, Book 1

By: Rebecca Donovan

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Reason to Breathe is the first book in the million-copy bestselling Breathing Series.

“No one tried to get involved with me, and I kept to myself. This was the place where everything was supposed to be safe and easy. How could Evan Mathews unravel my constant universe in just one day?”

In the affluent town of Weslyn, Connecticut, where most people worry about what to be seen in and who to be seen with, Emma Thomas would rather not be seen at all. She’s more concerned with feigning perfection - pulling down her sleeves to conceal the bruises, not wanting anyone to know how far from perfect her life truly is. Without expecting it, she finds love. It challenges her to recognize her own worth - at the risk of revealing the terrible secret she’s desperate to hide.

Reason to Breathe is one girl’s story of life-changing love, unspeakable cruelty, and her precarious grasp of hope.

©2013 Rebecca Donovan (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Loved it!

Great storyline...listened while walking on my treadmill. Kate Rudd s a great narrator. Highly recommend.

Great read

Would you listen to Reason to Breathe again? Why?

Yes is captivating kept my attention all the way through definitely a good read

What did you like best about this story?

Her description of each scene in the book is amazing

Which character – as performed by Kate Rudd – was your favorite?

Definitely the main character

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes if I was able to I would have

Love, Love, Love!!

I loved every minute! I caught myself in the middle of her experiences - smiling, scowling, crying. On to #2!

Oh, the Narration!!

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

Absolutely! Besides the fact that the book (and its sequels) is excellent, it was the narration that blew me away. Kate Rudd gave a superior performance, and completely captivated me. I found it very impressive that there were slight, - though notable - nuanced differences in voice quality for two of the male characters, and those voices stayed constant through all three books. I highly recommend the audio version, or, at a minimum, the kindle version to be read in tandem with the audio.

Incomplete story

Well written but the ending is disappointing and feels incomplete. Is there not a sequel?

I lost my heart in this book

This book effected me. I was just so heartsick for Emma. What an ending! I can't say too much without giving away the storyline but I really hate the ending because it just can't end like that. Gah! I really felt this story to my core and it moved me. It infuriated me to no end. The beast that is Carol just can't win! All I can say is thank goodness I already know there are two more books or I'd be fit to be tied!! Well well worth the credit. Highly recommend. The bond that Emma, Sara and Evan have was amazing. Well written and the narration was good. I must go start the next book NOW!

enjoyed the story line. Did not appreciate the end

excellent narration. Great story. Not my favorite ending, would prefer and more transparent conclusion. Yet still enjoyable!

not for me

Would you try another book from Rebecca Donovan and/or Kate Rudd?

yes Kate Rudd

Has Reason to Breathe turned you off from other books in this genre?

not sure....couldn't get into this story sooooo dragged out that I became impatient and didn't finish. ugg too depressing

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

I like Kate's performance. Haven't listened to her before but would choose her again.

Do you think Reason to Breathe needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

no I didn't like it. Too depressing.

Most amazing book!

This is the second time Ive read this book! You will be on your edge of your seat, you will laugh and cry. You wont be able to put it done. A very emotional story, very well written! Just don't forget to breathe!

Great book

Really enjoyed reason to breath! Lots of different emotions and good flow! Definitely recommend you listen to it!