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  • By: Martha Hall Kelly
  • Narrated by: Nina Yndis
  • Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
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Naomi's Gift

By: Martha Hall Kelly
Narrated by: Nina Yndis
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A woman’s life-altering discovery after her mother’s death sheds light on the best and worst of humanity in this haunting short story by New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly.

After her mother’s passing, Aldona finds a tin filled with old letters from a prisoner at Ravensbrück, a women’s concentration camp in northern Germany. Amid the descriptions of daily deprivations and humiliations at the camp, she uncovers the heart-wrenching story of a small circle of women who risked their lives to hide a baby girl from the guards. Aldona is rocked to the core by this record of courage and sisterhood during one of the grimmest chapters of human history.

Martha Hall Kelly’s Naomi’s Gift is part of A Point in Time, a transporting collection of stories about the pivotal moments, past and present, that change lives. Read or listen to each immersive story in a single sitting.

 

©2022 Martha Hall Kelly. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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  • robecca ann whalen
  • 04-03-23

A somber listen

This is a well written story not for entertainment but for a small look into the lives of women in a concentration camp. As I learn of the horrible things they had to endure my heart goes out to every last one of them. This is history that needs to be told and carried on.

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  • Karla
  • 25-01-23

Kept my interest

Enjoyable listen. Although it was short, it sparked my interest on listening to further books during this era.
A way of continue to spark interest in younger generations.

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  • Celeen Lawrence
  • 23-01-23

Birth at Concentration Camp

I really enjoyed the narration of this story. Having a person with a German or Eastern European accent gave the story a much more authentic feel to it. It is always a good reminder to see the goodness that can occur during dark times. WWII had so much death and hatred, but love and friendship also blossomed. It was sad that the protagonist didn't learn her true story until later in life. There is hope she may find more family upon going to Romania.

I would recommend this short story.

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  • 06-01-23

Miami's Gift by Martha Hall Kelly

Excellent, you can learn so much history, even from a short story. How so very brave these women were. Especially under such circumstances. Thank-you for sharing.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 18-12-22

Not my style

This story teller was not my style, probably won’t get another of this author. Thanks anyway

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  • William
  • 16-12-22

Always wonderful from Martha Hall Kelly.

Another example of the fine story telling and remarkable character development from Kelly. Despite the horrendous subject the story retains a hopefulness and the indomitable spirit of women in an inhumane and despicable circumstance. Eagerly awaiting the next offering from one of the most talented historical fiction authors of our day.

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  • Crystal Logsdon
  • 09-11-22

Naomi's Gift

It really wasn't my cup of tea. Personally, I didn't like the person talking in a broken English. It was a total turn-off. I get it needed to be realistic, but I just didn't care for it.

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  • Asheley
  • 04-11-22

Sadness mixed with hope

A short story told by a woman who was in a concentration camp along with her beloved pregnant sister. The story is epistolary, told in letters to the unborn baby. Lots of sadness, but there is also hope. Narration is great. Beautiful accent.

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  • AGarcia
  • 25-09-22

A powerful and heartbreaking story.

" they do not think we are humans". This line got me. I wanted the story to continue but the ending tied it well.

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  • Janet
  • 23-09-22

Excellent story

Very well written. The author explained a very tragic time on history. With truth displaying cruelty and hate. Still conveying love and faithfulness