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    If I Were You: A Novel
    If I Were You: A Novel
    If I Were You: A Novel
    Audiobook13 hours

    If I Were You: A Novel

    Written by Lynn Austin

    Narrated by Sarah Zimmerman

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    From bestselling and eight-time Christy Award–winning author Lynn Austin comes a remarkable novel of sisterhood and self-discovery set against the backdrop of WWII.

    1950. In the wake of the war, Audrey Clarkson leaves her manor house in England for a fresh start in America with her young son. As a widowed war bride, Audrey needs the support of her American in-laws, whom she has never met. But she arrives to find that her longtime friend Eve Dawson has been impersonating her for the past four years. Unraveling this deception will force Audrey and Eve’s secrets―and the complicated history of their friendship―to the surface.

    1940. Eve and Audrey have been as different as two friends can be since the day they met at Wellingford Hall, where Eve’s mother served as a lady’s maid for Audrey’s mother. As young women, those differences become a polarizing force . . . until a greater threat―Nazi invasion―reunites them. With London facing relentless bombardment, Audrey and Eve join the fight as ambulance drivers, battling constant danger together. An American stationed in England brings dreams of a brighter future for Audrey, and the collapse of the class system gives Eve hope for a future with Audrey’s brother. But in the wake of devastating loss, both women must make life-altering decisions that will set in motion a web of lies and push them both to the breaking point long after the last bomb has fallen.

    This sweeping story transports readers to one of the most challenging eras of history to explore the deep, abiding power of faith and friendship to overcome more than we ever thought possible.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateJun 2, 2020
    ISBN9781496452146
    If I Were You: A Novel

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    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this story of two friends over the years before & after WWII. Lynn Austin is one of my favorite historical fiction authors!
    • 5/5
      It is good to hear a Christian story and the part I liked best was when Eve went to see the Father of her son.
    • 5/5
      I would love a second book with the story of the two friends in USA
    • 4/5
      Worth the listen / read - it took me a little bit to get into, but ultimately I was very invested in the characters and their journeys. Definitely worthwhile!
    • 5/5
      It is beautiful, heartfelt story. excellent narration that brought the story to life.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful story with lots of layers. I recommend listening or reading it.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this novel. This is my second novel by this author and she did not disappoint. The narration was excellent and very easy to follow as it weaves back and forth through time for both Eve and Audrey. It’s a story about sadness, love, hope, friendship and most importantly forgiveness. I often found myself mesmerized at the way the narrator drew me into the story. Sometimes, I felt like I was there experiencing the ups and downs of their friendship, and through various events surrounding WWII. Excellent performance by Sarah Zimmerman!!
    • 5/5
      Lynn Austin perfectly balances pathos, sensitivity and hope. I am grateful she shares how a person can be forgiven for doing wrong.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful listen! I highly recommend this book to all, especially those with WWII interests.
    • 5/5
      Oh I absolutely loved this book. It ended so beautifully
    • 5/5
      I couldn't quit listening. An addicting book. Wonderfully written. Great story! 5 stars!
    • 4/5
      4 stars - Listened via borrowed audiobook.
      The narrator did a great job.

      I bought the second book without knowing it was a series so I borrowed this audiobook to listen to it first.

      I really enjoyed this story. It isn’t easy to listen to how terribly difficult it was for those in-and affected by-the war. However, it is needed. The atrocities are beyond measure. We must never forget, erase, or edit that.

      I did find that the book went on a little longer than I felt was needed for the story. Audrey and Eve are quite different but they balanced each other and learned from one another. I admittedly wanted to smack Eve a few times and I rolled my eyes at Audrey but it’s a reflection of how we all have faults and quirks. Sometimes pain and desperation causes foolish and/or painful decisions. It’s hard to imagine someone stealing a friend’s identity. The mercy and grace of God was evident in this story. I will definitely be reading the second book.
    • 5/5
      One of the best pieces of fiction I’ve ever read. I learned so much about history, and was very entertaining and spiritually enlightening at the same time.
    • 5/5
      This is one of the best books I have read in sometime. Very well done. I will be reading more of your books. You have the Christian life wrapped into the story line very very good. The person reading the story did a excellent job too. Thank you for making mt workday so enjoyable.
    • 5/5
      Beautiful book! Such a lovely story. Love this author’s books!
    • 5/5
      Compelling! Many different themes exposed and honestly handled. Another gifted work from Lynn Austin.
    • 4/5
      It was an interesting concept that back in the 1940’s after WW2 a person could pull off.
    • 5/5
      Excellent historical fiction. With a lot of twists and turns but the ending makes it worth reading the whole book.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed the book very much. It is beautifully written and narated and I also loved the story!
    • 4/5
      Sweet book. Pace was good and I enjoyed it Thanks
    • 5/5
      Very thought provoking story. Loved the historical facts. Great read.
    • 5/5
      Love everything about this audiobook I did not want it to send
    • 5/5
      This might be one of the most both suspense filled and dramatic but also thrilling books I have read. I found myself laughing out loud and wiping tears away as well as finding my own deep meaningful contemplation from this book. I may read it again. I look forward to reading more from this author. So far this is my first title to read of hers. Bravo!
    • 5/5
      The character development and plot are fabulous, but the reader made this book come alive. All the voices, all the accents, bravo!!!
    • 5/5
      Absolutely loved this book. Great story line and beautiful teaching on forgiveness.
    • 5/5
      I especially enjoyed the historical details in this book like the V-1 bombs were the doodle bugs I'd heard of and the bombing raids on London.
    • 5/5
      This book shows a different side of World War II that was very intriguing. The plot pulled you in and kept you there from the beginning. It was also very uplifting. Well worth the read!
    • 3/5
      Didn't love this one as much as others I've listened to by Lynn Austin. Not sure the reason.