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The Testament of Mary

By: Colm Tóibín
Narrated by: Meryl Streep
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Beautifully brought to life by three-time Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep.

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Colm Toibin’s The Testament of Mary is the moving story of one of the most famous mothers in history, the Virgin Mary.

Years after her son’s crucifixion, Mary finds herself alone, fearful, while attempting to reconstruct the events leading to her son's cruel death. With no interest in collaborating with the authors of the Gospel and during a time fraught with upheaval and transition, she tries to tell the truth, revealing herself as a figure of towering moral integrity, and a historical woman portrayed in all her humanity.

' beautiful and daring . . . it takes its power from the surprises of its language, its almost shocking characterization, its austere refusal of consolation.' – Mary Gordon, The New York Times Book Review

'The Testament of Mary is sort of an ideal audiobook…. Streep's voice is familiar to generations of moviegoers, but its beauty as an instrument can be appreciated in this context as it often cannot be in films…. The result: simplicity, honesty, a clarity that draws us into the emotional landscape of the book through the beauty of the writing' – Charles Isherwood, The New York Times Book Review

©2012 Colm Tóibín (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
Ancient Christian Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

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Beautifully heartbreaking, giving a voice and opinions of a woman, suffering through the death of her son.

Stunning and compelling!

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Written so beautifully and Meryl Streep’s narration adds even more depth and heart in this short but impactful piece of work. I loved it.

Short but amazing

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probably the longest 100 pages I've ever read. it's beautifully written word salad of a book . it tells the story of Mary around the time of his crucifixion and after. it's all from her perspective and is mostly 100 pages of her grief , fear and frustration.. not for me but some will love it.

not for me

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