• Wishing It All Away

  • Karli's Story
  • By: Jenay Balderas
  • Narrated by: Alexis Stewart
  • Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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Wishing It All Away

By: Jenay Balderas
Narrated by: Alexis Stewart
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Karli is a woman who is both reckless and careless. It seemed as if she had absolutely no moral compass and no regard for anyone other than herself. Her entire life was based on destroying the marriages of women who hadn't done a thing to her. If you had a husband, they were sure to fall victim to her devious ways. It was a game for her, and she played it well.

Believe it or not, she wasn’t always this way. She was once an innocent child who was just trying to survive. But you will soon find out what happens to a child who is used and abused in the worst of ways. Robert Johnson was Karli’s downfall. He came into her life like a whirlwind and flipped it completely upside down. What happens to a child when they are molested by a man that they have grown to love? A man that she looked at as her savior and her hero.

What happens when that child tells their mother of the horrid things that she has been going through, only for her mother to turn her back on her? Listen as Karli tells her story.

This story is not for the faint of heart. Understand her. Sympathize with her. But try not to judge her.

©2019 Dyniqua Jenay Balderas (P)2023 Dyniqua Jenay Balderas

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My heart broke for Karli

This was very emotional for me. I felt so bad for Karli. Her mom and Robert had me soo mad throughout this entire story. I’m glad that Karli found happiness with Donte in the end. The narrator did an amazing job conveying the emotions of the characters as well.

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it's deep

Honestly my title says it all. This is deep, and you'll have a world wind of emotions. I truly enjoyed the details of what Karli experienced. The back story helps you understand why Karli made her decisions. She could have taken another path.... but, it dependant on the person. I would recommend this to anyone!!! You all need to get this

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Congratulations Lexi

I wanted to take this time out to you Lexi. Congratulations on narrating another book. This was a great and your narration brought another book to life. Kari went through it. Wonderful Read, I couldn't stop listening and just finished. I m proud of you and love this story ❤️ 💜

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The voices sound so real

This book in it self is very realistic and the voiceover is like they are actually there so I really felt it thanks Guys I really enjoyed this

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Karli went through it!! POINT BLANK

This was my first listen to an audiobook by this author, and first time hearing the narrator, Alexis. So, please allow me to first address this narrating. Oh my goodness, this young lady did amazing with the different characters, beautiful singing voice, and emotions exactly how it show have delivered. Bravo! I look forward to the next audiobook she narrates. Now, the storyline, this right here is movie material. I can see this on the BIG SCREEN. It’s real, and the experience of Karli is not an easy situation to get through. It makes someone out to be who they really are not. Unfortunately, not many people feel that when you hurt and you reciprocate that hurt, it makes it all better. It doesn’t. Some finally come to that realization, such as in Karli’s instance. It’s sad, but it is the life of some. This was an excellent reflection of the reaction when someone is hurt and useless, not realizing it was trait that was passed on. It also is based on decisions made; that’s where we all must be accountable. Glad Karli realized that, but after some time got to her happy place.

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OH My Goodness

This Story Really Took Me Through It….Although, I Enjoyed The Process…This story made you feel all of the emotions ….The Narration Was Stellar.

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Emotional

This book right here had me feeling all types of emotions what I thought to be a quick read had me putting the book down to gather myself. The author did a great job putting this books together but let’s not forget about the Narrator she brought the characters to life for sure together they made this book my Favorite read of 2023. This is my 2nd read for both the narrator and author and I look forward to to ready plenty more 5 stars all across the board

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5 Star

The overall story was really good. I loved the narrator! She did an amazing job

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Momma’s Secrets

This story was so mind blowing, the things that Karliesha went through was very traumatic, unfortunately this is a on going thing that actually happens in the household amongst families and everything gets swept under the rug. A Generational curse.

So sad, great book

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Excellent narration

Great story!! Narrators Ability to resonate with the characters is amazing!! Very expressive and coherent...andddd...girl can sing!!☺️☺️......Loved it!!!❤️❤️❤️

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