Wild Swan

A Story of Florence Nightingale

De: Patti Callahan

Narrado por: Cynthia Erivo

In this captivating historical novella narrated by Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry celebrates the life of the mother of modern nursing and one of history's greatest heroines: Florence Nightingale.

Wild Swan introduces listeners to the Lady with the Lamp long before she became a legend. In this poignant story, a young woman has just discovered her divine purpose to become a nurse, and struggles to make that dream a reality. While traveling abroad with her close friend, Selina Bracebridge - another strong woman living an unconventional life - a rare opportunity arises for Florence to practice medicine. Intellectually gifted with an advanced education thanks to her father’s progressive political views, can the daughter of a prominent English family defy Victorian societal expectations to fulfill her destiny?

Over the course of a few short years, Florence remains brave and determined in the face of all obstacles, pursuing her passion against her family’s wishes. From her parent’s luxurious countryside estate in England to her travels abroad to the German medical institute where she first began her training and fell in love with her work, we follow Florence during these pivotal early years of her extraordinary life.

©2020 Patti Callahan Henry (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

Fascinating

I learned things about Florence that never occurred to me. As a healthcare worker I appreciate this story.

Bravey unsurpassed.

a woman's bravery against all odds revolutionized the role of women in nursing. this story and narration introduces us to customs of the early 20th century. it is a moving tale of passion and dedication. it gets to your heart.

Loved it!

A short story of Florence Nightingale's life before before she changed nursing forever.
I really enjoyed it.

A must read

What a wonderful and courageous woman. I so enjoyed this book about Florence Nightingale. I highly recommend it.

A must listen

A beautifully descriptive and evocative story written to provide a context for the Victorian era in which this story is set. Provides an understanding of the determination that led Florence Nightingale to be the woman she became.

Excellent!

This book made history come alive, I will never look at a nurse in the same way. The narration was right on. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

A story about Florence nightingale

It was an amazing story understanding the women of the times and how hard it was for them to secure a position when during the Victorian times all they were expected to be married and have children

Inspiring

Never did I know what breaking work Florence Nightingale has achieved.
Today ... during the horrific Covid pandemic we benefit.

Compliments to writer Patty Callaha for sharing Florence's story.

What a great listen.
Inspiring

So informative and inspiring

I never knew how educated Florence Nightingale was. Her life was so filled with restrictive expectations and she broke those barriers with her perseverance.

A requirement

This should be on every schools list that students should read especially when we are talking about equality. The choice’s of one person can make an impact for centuries.