The Year of Jubilee

De: Cindy Morgan

Narrado por: Sisi Aisha Johnson

The Mockingbird family has always lived peacefully in Jubilee, Kentucky, despite the divisions that mark their small town. Until the tense summer of 1963, when their youngest child, Isaac, falls gravely ill. Middle sister Grace, nearly fourteen, is determined to do whatever it takes to save her little brother. With her father and mother away at the hospital, Grace is left under the loving but inexperienced eye of her aunt June, with little to do but wait and worry. Inspired by a young teacher’s mission for change, she begins to flirt with danger—and with a gifted boy named Golden, who just might be the key to saving Isaac’s life. Then the unthinkable happens, and the world as she knows it shifts in ways she never could have imagined. Grace must decide what she believes amid the swirling, conflicting voices even of those she loves the most.

From gifted songwriter Cindy Morgan comes this lyrical, tender tale of a girl standing at the threshold of adulthood, learning the depths of the human heart and the bonds of family that bend, break, and bind together over and over again.

This special enhanced audiobook contains bonus music by Cindy written exclusively for this audiobook, a podcast interview, and more!

©2023 Cindy Morgan (P)2023 Recorded Books

Such a wonderful book!

I have truly enjoyed this book! I have recommended it to many people. The narrator of the book is so easy to listen to.

One of the best books I’ve read in a long time!

The Year of Jubilee is one of the best written stories I have ever read. It is warm and inviting. It keeps your interest the entire way through! I’m so sad that it’s over! I will definitely be rereading this one.

LOVE THIS!! Everyone needs to read/listen to TYOJ!

What a wonderful piece of work by singer/songwriter, and now fiction author Cindy Morgan! This book is about love, loss, resiliency... it's about family and community; and it's about the complexities of life - the bonds, the woundings, the adventures we experience both in connection and disconnection with our people. Although set in 1963, it is so appropriate and timely for our present day where we are experiencing such division. This book gives a beautiful opportunity to bring us back to what really matters - love, faith, and humanity, seeing and welcoming that we are all unique, special, and worthy of love and acceptance... and that we all are imperfect. As I listened to this novel, I found myself laughing, on the edge of my seat at times, and also crying... and crying some more. By the end, I found I had gone on quite the emotional journey that brought me a renewed and increased level of compassion for all humans and a desire for us all to be united no matter our unique differences. Well done Cindy Morgan! And thank you for sharing Grace and all the people of Jubilee with us the readers/listeners.

Love

The reader Sisi brought so much depth and humanity. Her voice is like a warm blanket

Excellent book

This book is amazing! The way the author draws you into each character and chapter is absolutely amazing! Great storyline and I can personally can relate to quite a few of the life experiences. Highly recommend this book!

The Year Of Jubilee by Cindy Morgan

I haven’t had a book hold my attention like this in years!! I read the book through twice and listened to the full audible 3 times. This beautiful story made me so happy and also so sad. Cindy’s words draw you into the world of Jubilee and makes you want to stay!! I recommend this book wholeheartedly!! Love it, love it, love it!!!!!

Stunningly beautiful journey of loss, racial struggle and liberation

It is almost unfathomable that The Year Of Jubilee is Cindy Morgan’s first novel. The story, as told through the eyes of Grace Mockingbird, is sorrowful, hopeful, funny and tragic. The story weaves through a heartbreaking family tragedy as we follow Grace in her many adventures, seeking to do everything she can to head off the coming devastation her family is headed for while she also navigates the racial tensions surrounding the integration of her small hometown of Jubilee and finding herself along the way. The characters in the book are fleshed out in depth and draw you into their stories and the reasons they become who they are. You will very quickly find yourself lost in Jubilee and the people of Jubilee will remain with you long after the last word has been read.

An engaging, emotional walk with a southern family in the 60’s

Cindy’s writing is so descriptive and poetic that you can see and feel that small southern town in your mind’s eye. Growing up in Louisiana in the 70’s, I can see and relate to so many of these characters in the small town I grew up in. The individuals and environment feel very authentic and I was emotionally invested early on in the novel. I have always been a fan of Cindy’s songwriting and now I am a fan of her storytelling as well.

Excellent pace, well written and engaging.

The storyline was very entertaining and relatable and I felt deeply connected with the characters.

Down Home Southern Story

I have loved Cindy's music since i first heard it in the mid 90's. I was so excited to listen to this book knowing she wrote the soundtrack as well. I was a bit disappointed because the story never grabbed me. There were times i wanted it to be done. i really liked the characters. Aunt June was my favorite character and Sisi's performance was so great.