When I Found You

By: Catherine Ryan Hyde

Narrated by: Jeff Cummings

"What do I have to do to make you wash your hands of me? There's nothing you could do. I will never wash my hands of you."

Nathan McCann thought he didn't want a family. But when he finds an abandoned newborn in the woods, he feels an inexplicable bond with the boy and starts to make plans to raise the child as his own - until the baby's grandmother steps forward to claim him. Nathan makes a request of her, though: to one day bring the boy to meet his rescuer.

Fifteen years later, Nathan gets his wish when the boy and his grandmother show up on his doorstep. Named Nat and now an angry teenager with a criminal record, the boy is once again in need of rescuing. Nathan takes Nat in, swearing to never abandon him. Nathan believes that with love and patience anyone can change. And he just might be right.

From the author of Pay It Forward comes a poignant tale of love, pain, and trusting people to stay by your side in a world where leaving is easy.

©2013 Catherine Ryan Hyde (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

The humanity and wisdom of the main character.

I liked the character development and that the dialogue seemed authentic. It was a story of a lifelong commitment between two non- blood-related individuals. It is a plausible and engaging.

Real and engaging.

I enjoyed this book it was a story about real people with flaws and problems, choices and hopes. I like a story line that pulls you into the inner struggles and choices people make in their lives and is also uplifting. I would recommend this book.

story of love between troubled boy and older man

this story depicts a relationship between a man and boy that demonstrates what unconditional love can do for a child.

A very Memorable Book

Where does When I Found You rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the Top

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nathan-because he was so kind and loving!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Lets just say when Nathan died I was crying, because of how Nate took care of him

Rough storyline

The storyline had some odd transitions. I had to go back and relisten to some parts.