Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride as we dive into the audiobook "The Wake Up" written by the incredible Catherine Ryan Hyde and narrated by the one and only Nick Podehl. This audiobook, however, is not for the faint of heart, as it has received a rating of 2.5 out of 5. Buckle up, folks!
In this captivating novel, we embark on a journey alongside Aiden Delacorte, a rugged forty-year-old cattle rancher who has been sleepwalking through life. But hold onto your hats because everything changes for Aiden during a hunting trip when something deep inside him awakens. Suddenly, the once-distant cattle rancher becomes fully connected to the animals around him, feeling their pain and fear as if it were his very own. Yikes!
But wait, there's more! As Aiden's newfound sensitivity "wakes up," he realizes that he can no longer go through life with his emotional guard up, keeping everyone at arm's length. Oh no, my friends, Aiden must now face this incredible trait that he has buried deep within himself since his childhood. It's time to confront his fears head-on. Can he handle it? We're about to find out.
But wait, there's even more! Love is in the air as Aiden finds himself falling head over heels for Gwen, a single mother who has her own share of burdens. And let me tell you, those burdens are no walk in the park. Gwen's son, Milo, is a troubled young soul, scarred by the abuse he endured from his father. As Aiden's newfound emotional antenna picks up Milo's pain and the pain of his victims, it becomes a chaotic and heart-wrenching journey. Can Aiden and Milo find solace in their shared experiences? Can they learn to empathize with both the innocent and the guilty? Brace yourselves, my friends, because this audiobook will take us deep into their troubled pasts in search of redemption, forgiveness, and a compassionate heart that beats within the heart of a family.
So, are you ready to listen to "The Wake Up" for 9 hours and 3 minutes? I sure hope so because this audiobook will make your heart race, your tears fall, and your mind wander in the best possible way. Get ready to be moved, my friends, because Catherine Ryan Hyde and Nick Podehl are about to take you on an emotional journey like no other. Listen up and prepare to be amazed!