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No Place I’d Rather Be
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Kate Reading
- Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
Food, family, and secrets combine in Cathy Lamb's emotional and deeply honest novel as one woman discovers the recipes and life lessons that have shaped her family's past, and could guide her toward a second chance at happiness.
Two years ago, Olivia Martindale left behind her Montana hometown and her husband, Jace, certain it was the best decision for both of them. Back temporarily to protect her almost-adopted daughters from their biological mother, she discovers an old, handwritten cookbook in the attic. Its pages are stained and torn, their edges scorched by flame. Some have been smeared by water or tears. The recipes are written in different hands and in different languages. In between the pages are intriguing mementos, including a feather, a pressed rose, a charm, and unfamiliar photographs.
Hoping the recipes will offer a window into her grandmother's closely guarded past, Olivia decides to make each dish, along with their favorite family cake recipes, and video record her attempts. The result, like much of her life to date, involves a parade of near-disasters and chaotic appearances by her doctor mother, her blunt grandma, her short-tempered sister, and Olivia's two hilarious daughters. The project is messy, real - and an unintended hit with her viewers.
Even more surprising is the family history Olivia is uncovering, and her own reemerging ties to Montana, and to Jace. Generations of women have shared these recipes, offering strength and nourishment to each other and their loved ones. Now it's Olivia's turn to find healing - and determine where her home and her heart truly belong.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-05-23
Just beautiful
I didn’t expect to enjoy this book, I chose it purely because I needed something to listen to whilst I waited for an audible credit. But wow! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I laughed and cried and fell in love with the Martindale family.
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- Etienne Du Toit
- 27-02-24
Well written unusual romance
Family comes to us in different ways. Romance, heartache, adoption, history and baking therapy. An enjoyable and extremely well written novel.
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- Love Lily
- 17-07-22
All your emotions wrapped in a warm hug
What a beautifully written story. Funny, sad, interesting a whistle stop of all your emotions. I laughed and cried. Exceptionally read too! My favourite audio to date. Thank you. I’m bereft that the story has ended and I have to say goodbye to my Strong willed, funny , wise Montana family.
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- Vandra Lee
- 18-04-22
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I really enjoyed the story did not want to put it down, love all the characters. It was well written and the characters portrayed was done very well. I loved it
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- Olha Siruk
- 30-09-23
Great book!
So kind, interesting, about family history, love, cooking, Montana, WWII, jewish people, more cooking! I totally recommend it! I enjoyed every minute 🤩
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- Jane
- 27-06-22
just brilliant
really enjoyed this book, from start to finish.
telling g a really uplifting story , bring the past and present together.
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- lucy
- 16-01-23
wow just wow
moving, so moving. passionate, loving, uplifting. I would listen to it all over again if I could!
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- Kindle Customer
- 28-04-23
Stunning
A stunning and heart breaking story, wonderful characters. Loved it. It was funny and inspiring, A story across generations.
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- SAgirl
- 07-05-22
Good story
Narration good. main character Olivia is an emotional wreck. Her mother and grandmother have strong interesting characters but Olivia can't keep her mind off sex. this spoils the story and is distasteful. the story line is good.
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- maria goddard
- 24-06-22
Brilliant
Once again I nearly gave up on this, but am so glad I didnt! Loved the story & the narrator. Has made want to visit Montana! Recommend this book.
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