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No Place I’d Rather Be

By: Cathy Lamb
Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Kate Reading
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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.

©2017 Cathy Lamb (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Cow girl boots

I gave up at chapter 6, I found the constant reference to cow girl boots annoying. Too twee for me, a shame because I found the story itself intriguing but not enough for me to continue on.

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Good start

Unfortunately this story was not so good as it went on. Constantly repeating itself, particularly jokes that were funny the first time, but not after 20 or 30 times.
Would not recommended. Sorry.

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Repetitive

Why was there so much repetition ie red geraniums/door, cowboy hats nailed to wall. Struggled to keep listening. Felt like the author was trying to deal with too many issues. autism, bipolar. drug abuse, sectarianism, racism , feminism .......

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Repetitive

Some good elements but too many more that were repetitive and cringeworthy. Issues were dealt with contrariness.

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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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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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Beautiful

It took me a little to get used to the narrators. The more the bonding with Gisela the more tolerable the older lady voice it became. Made me smile and broke my heart. Some predictable but full of beautiful mess too. I recommend

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Story of historical facts in modern life

I have thoroughly enjoyed this story how the author wove together atrocities of haulapcoust into a modern life
The narration was very good & easy on the ears
Thank you to all involved

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No Place I'd Rather Be

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Learning off The history of the characters. The narration was excellent throughout.

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What a gem.

Outstanding. Extraordinary. Unforgettable. Life, love, laughter, grief, determination. Strong women. Remarkable men. Truly remarkable lives. I absolutely loved this story. The redemptive power of forgiveness.

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