Thursdays at Eight

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Laural Merlington

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Clare has just been through a devastating divorce. She's driven by anger and revenge until she learns something about her ex-husband that forces her to look deep inside for the forgiveness and compassion she's rejected - and for the person she used to be.

Elizabeth is widowed, in her late 50s, a successful professional - a woman who's determined not to waste another second of her life. And if that life should include romantic possibilities - well, why not?

Karen is in her 20s, the years for taking risks, testing your dreams. Her dream is to be an actor. So what if her parents think she should be more like her sister, the very respectable Victoria?

Julia is turning 40 this year. Her husband's career is established, her kids are finally in their teens and she's just started her own business. Everything's going according to plan - until she gets pregnant!

©2010 Debbie Macomber (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

" Thursdays at Eight is a novel of everyday women confronted with extraordinary circumstances, and Macomber tells their stories with a depth of mature insight that is both compassionate and unfailingly honest. These are women with guts and fortitude, courage and determination, and readers will recognize the same strength of character found in the novels of venerable authors Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy." (Amazon.com review)

One of the best

After reading and listening to this book , I am convinced that Debbie Macomber is a truly gifted writer. I have read many of her books in the past decade. This story truly touched my heart.

I loved it! 😍

This book had me laughing, crying and thoroughly engaged! I would recommend to my friends!

One More Time

I have read and listened to Thursdays at Eight at least 40-50 times. The support of the women for each other, how they build each other up, this is an amazing story. The characters are real. Strong. Loving. Every woman should read this! (Or listen).

A chick flick book

What made the experience of listening to Thursdays at Eight the most enjoyable?

I listen to my books while out walking and it is very enjoyable to listen too

What did you like best about this story?

I felt I related to the characters in the story it was believable

What does Laural Merlington bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is very good and gives great voice to the different playersI

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I didn't have any extreme reaction but it did give me that feel-good feeling

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy Cathy Kelly, Maeve Binchy or Marian Keyes you will enjoy this read

Another smash sensation

Debbie does them BEST.
I tell ya, how she gets her inspiration is magnificent. A perfect story of hope, gratitude, heart wrenching, tear jerking, loved inspiration.
A must read with a box of kleenex and smiles.

Female Friendships

Heartwarming story about women, friendships, and family, and how an unlikely group of 4 women come together and support each other through life’s up and downs. It’s a sweet and well told story about the characters 4 lives including complex life situations. We can all relate in someway to each character. The narrator does a good job. There are a couple over edits, but doesn’t take away from the book or story.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

I loved the realness of all the characters and how they evolved from the beginning of the book to the end. I came to know the characters and was left quite satisfied with the outcome of their individual stories.

Excellent book.

I really enjoyed this book. It makes you think about life and all the trials and tribulations you can go through.

Excellent

I read this book many years ago, and loved it. It has all of Macomber's trademarks of a good book: Faith, love, forgiveness, tears, strength, friendship, and overcoming life's obstacles this is the first time I've listened to it, so glad I did!

Nice to listen to when going to sleep

What made the experience of listening to Thursdays at Eight the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed this book. It was an easy story didn't have to think to hard. To be honest I could have written the end but nice when you need to chill out.

What did you like best about this story?

Probably each person had different lives

What about Laural Merlington’s performance did you like?

Loved her voice smooth and lovely and enjoyable to listen to