Listen to Delia Ephron, the bestselling author of romantic comedies like "You've Got Mail," as she narrates her own late-in-life love story in this captivating audiobook. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, complete with a tragic second act and a joyous resolution that will leave you wanting more. With an impressive audiobook rating of 4.7 out of 5 and a runtime of 7 hours and 39 minutes, this is an experience you won't want to miss.
Ephron takes us on a personal journey, sharing her struggles with heartbreak after losing her sister Nora and her husband Jerry to cancer. After Jerry's passing, she decided to make a small change in her life by shutting down his landline, but little did she know that it would send her spiraling into Verizon hell, crashing her internet in the process. Turning to her writing, she channeled her grief into a New York Times op-ed, which caught the attention of Peter, a Bay Area psychiatrist who reached out to commiserate. As they exchanged emails and reminisced about a few forgotten dates set up by Nora over fifty-four years ago, a connection started to form.
Peter, also a recent widower, flew across the country to see Delia after weeks of emailing and sharing sixties folk songs. Their love was crazy, utterly consuming, but life had a different plan. Just four months later, Delia received a devastating diagnosis of AML, a fierce leukemia. In "Left on Tenth," Ephron takes us on a captivating journey, both deeply moving and filled with laughter, as we navigate the lows of enduring cutting-edge treatment and the highs of a second chance at love.
This is not your typical rom-com; it's a story of resilience, strength, and the power of love in the face of adversity. Delia Ephron invites us to join her team of warriors, including Peter and her close girlfriends, as we witness their unwavering support and grapple with the raw reality of facing death. With startling clarity, warmth, and unfiltered honesty, Ephron transports us into her world, making us not just listeners, but believers in the triumph of the human spirit.
Don't miss out on this poignant and uplifting audiobook experience. Listen to Delia Ephron's incredible journey in "Left on Tenth" and discover the power of love, hope, and the indomitable human spirit.