• Broken Things

  • By: Lori B Duff
  • Narrated by: Lori B. Duff
  • Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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Broken Things

By: Lori B Duff
Narrated by: Lori B. Duff
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We're all a little bit broken, aren't we?

Young widow Tracie Shaw may be more than most. She spends her days hidden away, making beautiful treasures out of other people's trash. When she finds someone's abandoned ashes in a storage bin auction, her life begins to change. When she meets a woman who might have a clue as to where the ashes came from and what they mean, her life turns upside down.

In this tale of friendship and loss, magical realism takes a backseat to the everyday magic in Broken Things.

©2023 Lori B. Duff (P)2023 Lori B. Duff

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"Duff’s elegant prose brings Tracie’s inner world to life....[T]hose suffering from persistent grief will likely see a bit of themselves in Tracie." - Kirkus Reviews.

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Facing our grief

Lori Duff delivers an incredible story of resilience through grief. Exploring the nature of self-doubt and pushing the edges of spirituality, this book invites humanity, empathy, and in person conversation back into lives.

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A story that moves with no stale moments

I really enjoyed listening to this book. If it wasn’t so late when I started listening the other night, I definitely would’ve finished it. It made the mundane task of household chores so much more enjoyable and I look forward to listening to what comes next for this author!

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Loved It!

Great short story. It sucked me in right away. Magical realism is my jam and this story delivered on that perfectly.

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Intriguing and hopeful

A story about loss and friendship with a mysterious twist. Meet Tracy and Maria and discover their unique connection. Filled with beautiful imagery and tenderness for those dealing with grief.

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Gripping and thought-provoking

When I started this story, everything else in my life got out on hold because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. The novelist made the magical events in this story so believable. The story is so creative that I could not guess what would be happening next. I loved hearing it read by the author because I’m sure it was presented as she imagined. Thank you.

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