Great and Precious Things

By: Rebecca Yarros

Narrated by: Carly Robins, Eric Michael Summerer

Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

How do you define yourself when others have already decided who you are?

Six years ago, when Camden Daniels came back from war without his younger brother, no one in the small town of Alba, Colorado, would forgive him - especially his father. He left, swearing never to return.

But a desperate message from his father brings it all back. The betrayal. The pain. And the need to go home again.

But home is where the one person he still loves is waiting. Willow. The one woman he can never have. Because there are secrets buried in Alba that are best left in the dark.

If only he could tell his heart to stay locked away when she whispers she's always loved him, and always will...

Contains mature themes.

©2020 Rebecca Yarros (P)2020 Tantor

Realistic and heartwarming

Rebecca Yarros doesn't disappoint with her awesome storytelling! The love between Camden and Willow was so strong that it held true even after big misunderstandings, heartbreaking loss, and many years apart. It was heartwarming to see how he stood by his father even when he wasn't wanted and while being mistreated by everyone. Having taken care of a family member with Alzheimers, I can honestly say that this story felt very real. All the issues that arise, all the frustration for the person going through it, but also all the pain of the family were very accurate.

Narration was great! I love Carly Robbins and while it was my first time listening to Eric Michael Summerer, I can say that I'm now a fan. Great job!

WOW! What a great story!!

First, I must say I love Rebecca Yarros’ books. I was hooked with the first book I read by her which was The Last Letter (which is still my absolute favorite of all the books I’ve read. After reading this book, I now have a second favorite book.

The story grabs you at the beginning and doesn’t let go until the last chapter. I love when this author writes characters as real people with real diseases. In this book a character has dementia. You can feel the frustration from the person’s prospective as well as the family and friends. The book brings up several important issues such as a person having a “legal” Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in place.

You will not regret purchasing and reading this beautiful book!

Great storyline!!

Loved this book and I didn’t expect the ending! It was very well written and read.

Exciting and

I very much enjoyed this story! First, the readers were excellent and fit the characters. The story line kept me interested and intrigued to find out what would happen next! Rebecca Yarro is quickly becoming a favorite author!

Tackling Hard Issues with Compassion

A great listen. An enduring love that faces challenges of life histories that involve the war in Afghanistan, family tragedy, and early onset Alzheimer’s. Addresses the challenges of the rights of persons with Alzheimer’s to determine exercise their personhood through questions around extreme life saving measures. An easy story to follow, and a gripping listen.

Loved

This book has all you want!! It’s got a little mystery and some plot twist, with a beautiful childhood love story! Definitely a book I’d read again!

A surprising twist

I cannot say enough how much I loved this story! It's an all around feel good story about love and loss, forgiveness and moving forward. Well written and narration was stellar!

Love this!!!

Perfect feel good read!!
Twists that you don’t see coming make up the story, for the good!!

great characterization

story line was relevant to choices many families have to make. easy to call into the story

Great listen!!!

This is such a good book. Made me laugh and cry. Filled with regrets, true love and forgiveness. I would recommend this book.