The Boy from the Woods

De: Jen Minkman

Narrado por: Chari-Lynn Koppel

Julia has been in love with Michael for years. He's the hottest guy in school, and she can't believe her luck when they finally hit it off during senior prom. Her dream doesn't last, though: After a few dates, he callously dumps her out of the blue. Summer vacation starts with Julia feeling heart-broken and miserable.

But then she rescues Michael in the woods when he has a motorcycle accident in a heavy thunderstorm. From that point onward, her life is turned upside down. Michael has changed completely after the blow to the head that nearly killed him - and he wants her back. But why is he so different? And will she be able to trust him this time around?

Can the boy who broke your heart ever win it back again?

©2013 Jen Minkman (P)2014 Jen Minkman

Excellent Story Connecting Nature to Young Love

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The Boy from the Woods by Jen Minkman is a story about love, forgiveness, friendship, and natural forces. The story centers on Julia and her friends who just graduated from high school in Europe. Like many young innocent girls, she succumbs to the charms of her high school crush, Michael, who dumps her the following day after taking her virginity. Several weeks afterwards, Julia accidently runs into him and he insults her and treats her like a stranger.

Up until this time Julia spent much of her free time daydreaming and writing songs (about Michael) in the forest behind her home. Shortly after Michael’s heartbreaking insults, she discovers Michael at the foot of her favorite oak tree unconscious and bleeding from a bad motorcycle accident. When he opens his eyes, he speaks her name almost reverently, and it’s as if he is a totally different person.

I really enjoyed the exploration into Celtic Druidism – the spiritual connection to nature. Many call this connection our “sixth sense.” It’s easy to adopt this philosophy and believe in the pulse of nature and the circle of life. The Boy from the Woods really demonstrates how everything in life is interconnected and dependent on each other.

I listened to the Audible version of this story. Despite a few obvious “page turning” noises, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. I loved it so much that I couldn’t stop listening after driving home from work one day. So, I went on a long walk – in the woods by my house -- to finish it. Great job!

Love this book!

I enjoy listening to YA books and I really enjoyed this one. It was not full on angst ridden teens but it has a great storyline and characters you will enjoy!

I have been given this audiobook for my honest review.

Great audio book

I loved this audio book! Especially once it really started going. That twist at the end was awesome. I had a suspicion. Great, story line and characters. Great job narrating

The ending though...

I really enjoyed the story, but the ending wasn’t for me. I wasn’t expecting it to be so far fetched. Overall, not bad though.

Another great story by the author.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Boy from the Woods to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version, but I absolutely loved the audio version.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything. The author knows how to write a story that will draw you in and keep your interest.

What about Chari-Lynn Koppel’s performance did you like?

Great performance and an excellent job of telling a great story.

Any additional comments?

Would recommend and listen to this author's stories anytime.