No Place I’d Rather Be

By: Cathy Lamb

Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Kate Reading

Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Food, family, and secrets combine in Cathy Lamb's emotional and deeply honest novel as one woman discovers the recipes and life lessons that have shaped her family's past, and could guide her toward a second chance at happiness.

Two years ago, Olivia Martindale left behind her Montana hometown and her husband, Jace, certain it was the best decision for both of them. Back temporarily to protect her almost-adopted daughters from their biological mother, she discovers an old, handwritten cookbook in the attic. Its pages are stained and torn, their edges scorched by flame. Some have been smeared by water or tears. The recipes are written in different hands and in different languages. In between the pages are intriguing mementos, including a feather, a pressed rose, a charm, and unfamiliar photographs.

Hoping the recipes will offer a window into her grandmother's closely guarded past, Olivia decides to make each dish, along with their favorite family cake recipes, and video record her attempts. The result, like much of her life to date, involves a parade of near-disasters and chaotic appearances by her doctor mother, her blunt grandma, her short-tempered sister, and Olivia's two hilarious daughters. The project is messy, real - and an unintended hit with her viewers.

Even more surprising is the family history Olivia is uncovering, and her own reemerging ties to Montana, and to Jace. Generations of women have shared these recipes, offering strength and nourishment to each other and their loved ones. Now it's Olivia's turn to find healing - and determine where her home and her heart truly belong.

©2017 Cathy Lamb (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Lifestories

Enjoyed the many different people involved in this book. Their stories and lifestyle kept my interest.

Soooo good!

absolutely loved everything about this book. From beginning to end. Sooooo good! ❤👍Loved it!

Absolutely Loved this Book

I absolutely loved this book. It had me in all my feelings; happy, sad,mad, and laughing out loud. I enjoyed how much of real life she incorporated into the book. The narrators were also amazing. This was my first book by Cathy Lamb but most definitely will not be my last *****

enjoyed it

Loved seeing the history of the family intertwined with history and geography. Attention to detail was beautifully written. Sweet story with a number of anxious moments.

This is a yes

Pure truth, love, honesty, heart, Family, emotion. We all bring so much to this world you have the opportunity to make of it What you will.

Heart warming!

I loved the story! I agree with some of the previous reviews that it was a little bit long but as you get deeper into the story you realize it’s important details to understand the heart of each character.
I appreciate the reminder of history and the intimate details of love, suffering and loss that was experienced! The narration was excellent and the characters quirky funny and inspiring!
It’s not a book I would read again but I’m thrilled that I read it the first time!!

Such a real story. I couldn’t stop listening.

I enjoyed this realistic story of family struggles and the will to prevail. I am currently looking for more books by this author.

Great listen!

I laughed, and I cried! A must listen!
The narrator was perfect for this book

10 STARS!!!

I loved it! Wonderful stories or loss, healing and love. Many different obstacles and Advice. This world has too much hate! Choose to be kind and act with love!!!

A must read!

Hallmark or Lifetime movie

Difficult issues, abandonment, abuse and neglect to children. Nazi unspeakable treatment to Jews. But it is repetitive and more like a Lifetime movie.