Ladies and gentlemen, have I got a treat for your ears today! Get ready to dive into an extraordinary journey that will leave you captivated from start to finish. We're talking about "The Blockbuster Hit," an audiobook sensation that has taken the world by storm, selling over two million copies and earning rave reviews from critics and readers alike. This New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller is an absolute must-listen.
Narrated by the incredible Emily Rankin and Catherine Taber, this audiobook will transport you to a different time and place, immersing you in a story of love, loss, and resilience. Buckle up, folks, because we're about to embark on an audio adventure that will tug at your heartstrings like never before.
Our journey begins in Memphis, 1939, where we meet twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings. These children lead a magical and carefree life on their family's Mississippi River shantyboat, a floating paradise filled with joy and wonder. However, their lives are turned upside down when their mother falls ill, and their father rushes her to the hospital on a stormy night. Left in charge, Rill has no idea that strangers are about to change everything.
Suddenly torn away from their familiar surroundings, the Foss children find themselves thrust into the harsh reality of a Tennessee Children's Home Society orphanage. Promised that they will be reunited with their parents soon enough, they soon discover the horrifying truth lurking within the walls of the facility. With no choice but to navigate a world filled with danger and uncertainty, Rill fights bravely to keep her family together, her love for her siblings shining through the darkest of moments.
Fast forward to present-day Aiken, South Carolina, and we meet Avery Stafford, a privileged and successful federal prosecutor. Avery seems to have it all – a thriving career, a dashing fiancé, and a fairytale wedding on the horizon. However, a serendipitous encounter leaves her questioning the truths she's always known, setting her on a path of discovery through her family's hidden history.
As Avery delves deeper into her past, she uncovers a long-buried secret connected to one of the most scandalous real-life stories in America's history. Inspired by the infamous Georgia Tann, who kidnapped and sold underprivileged children to wealthy families, Lisa Wingate weaves a tapestry of emotions, pulling at your heartstrings and reminding us all that no matter where life takes us, our hearts never forget where we truly belong.
Prepare to be enchanted, my friends, as Lisa Wingate's riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale unfolds before your ears. Uncover the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit as we navigate the twists and turns of this unforgettable story.
With an audiobook rating of 4.5 out of 5 and a length of 14 hours and 29 minutes, this is a journey you won't want to miss. It's no wonder it was chosen as Publishers Weekly's #3 Longest-Running Bestseller of 2017 and won the esteemed Southern Book Prize. So, grab your headphones, find a cozy spot, and get ready to be transported through time and emotions. "The Blockbuster Hit" awaits your ears, ready to leave an indelible mark on your soul. Happy listening, my fellow audiobook enthusiasts!
