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Title: She Walks in Beauty

Author: Siri Mitchell

Narrator: Suzy Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Multiple Christy Award finalist Siri Mitchell is acclaimed as one of Christian fictions clearest and most original voices. Set in 1890s New York City, She Walks in Beauty follows a young debutante struggling to reconcile the conflicting demands of culture, family, and love.

Tasked with reeling in the citys most eligible bachelor, Clara Carter must quickly learn to endure a corset, master the latest dances, and perfect her manners before making her social debut. Yet as the spotlight transforms her into a society-pagedarling, she wonders if this is the life she really wants. Then into Claras world strides a man whose selfless love touches her souland shes torn between the marriage her family demands and the one her heart desires. As Suzy Jacksons evocative narration whisks listeners away to a bygone era, they wont soon forget the vibrant detail and timeless truth in this compelling tale of romance, integrity, and hope.

Members Reviews:

And Still?

This was a fantastic, very moving story about the way society dictated and interpreted women's beauty in the late 1800's. The same sentiment dictated a woman's place as well. I am so glad that women are finding their own place these days. I love this author's style because she isn't afraid of exposing very real flaws in her characters, and her stories always seem to come to wonderful, thought-provoking conclusions. The story has a little mystery, a little humor, a little sorrow, a little shock, and was delightful to listen to.

SPOILER ALERT:

I have to say that the story took me back to the mid-1960's when I was in nursing school. It was not uncommon to have patients with the same problem described in the story. It was also common for magazines to advertise gimmicks for cinching ones figure by various means. People still do some pretty crazy (sometimes extreme) things to compete for good looks. Sometimes the outcome isn't so great. i.e. falling off ones shoes and breaking a bone. I somehow doubt that things will change for the better.

Bad is bad, Good is Good.

I liked in this novel that the bad actions of the father were not excused or condoned, which some Christian writers do. He made bad choices, therefore no one wanted to go to his funeral. Reality check! Also liked that the daughter didn't hate him, just his actions. And even though his actions affected her and others life, she didn't dwell on that, just trusted in God & figured out how to move on.

Courting in Corsets

This was an enjoyable book about the sacrifices and struggles made by young girls in order to fit in to proper society. They became a prisoner to the social class to which they belonged. The main character in the story fights for her independence while learning of her families dark secrets. There were many interesting twists and turns. I highly recommend She Walks in Beauty.

Great book, AMAZING performance!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Oh yes. This was my first audio book on audible, and I did NOT have high hopes. I've tried listening to audio books before (albeit only samples, but still) and with the exception of dramaticized ones, I always thought they were awful. This book proved me wrong.