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The Rules of Survival

By: Nancy Werlin
Narrated by: Daniel Passer
Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
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Publisher's Summary

It all starts when Matthew observes a heroic scene in a convenience store: a man named Murdoch puts himself between an abusive father and his son. Matt is determined to get to know this man. And when, amazingly, Murdoch begins dating Matt's mother, it seems as if life may become peaceful for the first time.

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A thought-provoking exploration of self-reliance and the nature of evil, and a heart-wrenching portrait of a family in crisis, this is Nancy Werlin's most compulsively readable novel yet.
©2006 Nancy Werlin (P)2007 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

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"[A] haunting, powerful portrayal of domestic dysfunction." (Booklist)
"Werlin tackles the topic of child abuse with grace and insight." (School Library Journal)

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An accurate tale from inside an abusive upbringing

Daniel's voice as narrator is great for this, and he conveyed the emotions of a completely terrible situation very clearly to the listener. Werlin's story is believable and heart-wrenching. It especially hit home for me how Matt never self-identified as "neglected" or "abused" growing up, but instead would've classified himself as "loved" if ever questioned by police or social workers. That part is so important for anyone on the outside to understand. That, and knowing that, when that kid finally does reach out for help, please please please take him seriously... Don't minimise his feelings or dismiss his concerns. This was well worth the read.

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