The Existence of Pity

By: Jeannie Zokan

Narrated by: Maria Liatis

Growing up in a lush valley in the Andes mountains, sixteen-year-old Josie Wales is mostly isolated from the turbulence brewing in 1976 Colombia. As the daughter of missionaries, Josie feels torn between their beliefs and the need to choose for herself. She soon begins to hide things from her parents, like her new boyfriend and her explorations into different religions.

Josie eventually discovers her parents’ secrets are far more insidious. When she attempts to unravel the web of lies surrounding her family, each thread stretches to its breaking point. Josie tries to save her family, but what happens if they don’t want to be saved?

The Existence of Pity is a story of flawed characters told with heart and depth against the beautiful backdrop of Colombia.

©2016 Jeannie Zokan (P)2022 Scribd Audio

Spellbinding

This book is so well written, but that’s not the only thing that makes it special. The story is fascinating and spellbinding. As a part time Uber driver, part of what I love is getting to listen to books in between and during the drives(when riders don’t want to converse).

This was a book I could not get enough of and looked for more times to take rides just to keep listening to find out what happens.

If you love audible books like I do, you will also love the quality of the reader’s voice and style.

I can’t say enough about this book. I loved it so much, it took me less than 5 days to finish, and I was then compelled to immediately purchase Jeannie’s follow up book, Courage without Grace, which I just purchased and am enjoying JUST AS MUCH.

Jeannie is the real deal, a true and talented writer! It’s been a privilege to learn about this author. I’m a HUGE fan!!!