No One Ever Asked

A Novel

De: Katie Ganshert

Narrado por: Jorjeana Marie

Challenging perceptions of discrimination and prejudice, this emotionally resonant drama for listeners of Lisa Wingate and Jodi Picoult explores three different women navigating challenges in a changing school district - and in their lives.

Winner of the Christy Award.

When an impoverished school district loses its accreditation and the affluent community of Crystal Ridge has no choice but to open their school doors, the lives of three very different women converge: Camille Gray - the wife of an executive, mother of three, long-standing PTA chairwoman, and champion fund-raiser - faced with a shocking discovery that threatens to tear her picture-perfect world apart at the seams; Jen Covington, the career nurse whose long, painful journey to motherhood finally resulted in adoption, but she is struggling with a happily ever after so much harder than she anticipated. Twenty-two-year-old Anaya Jones - the first woman in her family to graduate college and a brand-new teacher at Crystal Ridge's top elementary school, unprepared for the powder-keg situation she's stepped into. Tensions rise within and without, culminating in an unforeseen event that impacts them all.

This story explores the implicit biases impacting American society and asks the ultimate question: What does it mean to be human? Why are we so quick to put labels on each other and categorize people as "this" or "that" when such complexity exists in each person?

©2018 Katie Ganshert (P)2018 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Humble. Powerful. Awakening. No One Ever Asked unapologetically invites its reader into a journey of historical significance and soul discovery. A trek which, once taken, you won’t come back from.” (Mary Weber, author of The Evaporation of Sofi Snow)

“Emotionally resonant and brimming with hope, No One Ever Asked is an intimate portrayal of a community in chaos. As Katie Ganshert employs alternating perspectives and vastly different viewpoints, she dives deep into fraught themes of race, adoption, social justice, infidelity, friendship, and more. This gripping story is written with sensitivity and grace, and it will stay with readers long after the final page is turned.... A heart-changing, transformative work!” (Nicole Baart, author of Little Broken Things)

“No One Ever Asked is that rare breed of story that lingers in your heart and mind long after the final page is turned.... Gut wrenching and achingly authentic, this story lays bare the profound intricacies of racial tension. Katie Ganshert is a gifted wordsmith with an uncanny ability to elicit the emotions her characters are experiencing in the reader. This evocative and incisive human drama will not leave you unmoved - a cautionary tale infused with hope. With a handful of stellar novels already to her credit, Ganshert has raised the bar once again. No One Ever Asked has my highest recommendation.” (Rel Mollet, relzreviewz.com)

Being aware of privilege

Takes courage for people with power and privilege to discuss issues of race. So many great issues brought to life. I dare you to listen

Great book to show many perspectives of race in America!

Loved this story! While it was really confusing to follow all the different characters at first, this story came together beautifully! Thank you katie Katie Ganshert for writing an awesome story and showing how even the most resistant heart can learn about their own prejudice! I pray for this world we live in and we can understand each other better!

Heartbreaking, thought-provoking Book

I was looking forward to this book the moment I heard about it. Katie Ganshert has been one of my favorite authors from the moment I finished her first book, so I knew I could trust her to tackle the sensitive issue of racism with grace, honesty and without preaching. No One Ever Asked is not an easy listen. I don't think it should be. It is eye opening and heartbreaking. Ganshert shines a light not only on racism, but with a marriage in crises, sexual harassment, and international adoption. Each character brings their own story to the table, and we are drawn in to all their lives, each of the three women's struggles no less important than the next. I love books that challenge me, make me think a little harder and dig a little deeper into my own conscience, and this one certainly made me do that. It also made me cry. An absolutely brilliant offering for such a time as this.
I highly recommend this novel.
Jorjeana Marie was excellent with the delivery of the story

Captivating Read

I could not stop listening to this book. It was well written, relevant to the current world, and heartbreaking. It was based on a podcast (I also love podcasts) and I am going to listen to the podcast because of the book. It is a poignant look at racism and classism in the current climate.

Lock her up!

The complete stupidity of bringing a loaded gun in your handbag to a public event with CHILDREN EVERYWHERE then leaving said handbag unattended. The author chose not to write about criminal charges faced by the irresponsible gun owner...artistic license, perhaps...certainly a missed opportunity!

Incredible!

The story is moving and thought provoking. Thank you Katie Ganshert for exploring a topic that so desperately needs to be understood!

Excellent

Initially I was thrown off when I began reading & listening to this. This book is an Excellent read that took me thru a range of emotions.A look into a problem that continues to be prevalent in 2019. I cannot wait to discuss with my book club.

Wow! I hope teachers pick this up and use it in classrooms.

I have over 400 titles in my audible this is my first time writing a review. This book is amazing at highlighting deep seeded issues and not placing blame but striving for love and forgiveness. “Be the change where you are at” is now on a sticky note on my shared work space, hoping to spark conversation.

Well Written and Well Read

This is my favorite Audible book so far. What a compelling and timely story. I love that the narrator didn't try to voice all the characters too differently. I just really felt for each one. This one had me driving around the block for the last 15 minutes so I could finish it.

Multiple Complex Storylines

Good characters who had to work through tough issues. I enjoyed the narration as well as the plot lines.