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While My Sister Sleeps Audible Audiobook – Abridged

Barbara Delinsky (Author), Michele Santopietro (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Once again New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky brings us a masterful family portrait, filled with thought-provoking insights into how emotions affect the decisions we make and how letting go can be the hardest thing to do and the greatest expression of love all at the same time.

Molly and Robin Snow are sisters in the prime of life. So when Molly receives the news that Robin has suffered a massive heart attack, the news couldn't be more shocking. At the hospital, the Snow family receives a grim prognosis: Robin may never regain consciousness. Feelings of guilt and jealousy flare up as Robin's family struggles to cope. It's up to Molly to make the tough decisions, and she soon makes discoveries that shatter some of her most cherished beliefs about the sister she thought she knew.

Listening Length

6 hours and 24 minutes
Author

Barbara Delinsky
Narrator

Michele Santopietro
Audible release date

February 26, 2009
Language

English
Publisher

Random House Audio
ASIN

B001U8T3IQ
Version

Abridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length	6 hours and 24 minutes
Author	Barbara Delinsky
Narrator	Michele Santopietro
Audible.com Release Date	February 26, 2009
Publisher	Random House Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Abridged
Language	English
ASIN	B001U8T3IQ
Best Sellers Rank	#487,802 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #4,360 in Fiction Sagas #8,305 in Family Life Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #30,004 in Family Saga Fiction

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Linny

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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

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This book was wonderfully written! I enjoyed every minute of it& couldn’t put it down! I loved how the family got together & solved their issues & were there for each other & learned to let go of their daughter Robin after she wasn’t coming back from a heartache. I can’t wait to read your next book.

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L Greer

Tear Jerker

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020

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Two sisters with minor issues, a quiet brother with minor wife issues, a mother of all three who spends her time coaching, counseling, and challening the older sister in her running career. The older sister is a marathon runner and working with her mother;s guidance to the Olymucs when a heart attack while running ends her career and ultimately her life. She's on life support and the fractured family can't let her go Then there's a surprise that no one saw coming as an incident from the mother's past comes in to play. Mother/daughter issues, a well kept secret, an employee trying to take over the family business, and a father too good to be true all come in to play in this heart rending tear jerker.

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Jjspina

An emotional and heartfelt read!

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023

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While My Sister Sleeps is a moving and emotional story of loss, guilt, jealousy, relationships, family and finding oneself.

Molly and Robin Snow are sisters who are as different as night and day. They don’t share their feelings or emotions with one another. Robin is a champion runner who is so involved with her sport that she cannot think of anything or anyone else. Molly is involved in her own activities, planting, caring and working with her parents in their plant and flower business.

Their family is thrust into turmoil when Robin suffers a massive heart attack while running. They rush to her bedside after she is admitted and rescued by a Good Samaritan who performed CPR on her and brought her back.

Secrets are uncovered as they wait to hear the results of EEG for brain activity. They must come to a difficult decision about Robin’s life - end it or keep her on machines for an undetermined time. The secrets that Molly uncovers while they wait are discovered in Robin’s closet - the story of Robin’s life on a CD.

Molly reads it and shares it with her mother who must come to terms with the realization of what her daughter wrote and share her own secrets in order to handle what will come next.

This is a story full of angst, feelings of doubt, sorrow, heartache and learning to cope with the inevitable loss of a daughter, sister, no matter what age. The author created a story that will tear at your heartstrings and leave you weeping but also with some hope that even in loss there is some redemption for others and a way to go on.

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PLKM

pulled me right in

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023

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Really made it feel like it was happening to a family member, I felt just like I was going through all the pain and helplessness that the family was feeling. Really enjoyed the story and how it brings the message of how fast tragedy can hit and how everyone handles it differently and how you need to come together through Love and Kindness to work through it all.

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Kim

quick read

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022

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Always like Barbara Delinsky books. This didn’t have a lot of depth but her characters were very likable and it was a quick read

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M. Skeans

Wonderful story of family in crisis

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023

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5 star ratings are rare for me, but this story was so well written with such depth in each character. Each family member was affected differently and yet all were connected deeply. Some twists and turns that kept it interesting. Won’t give too much away, but be ready to be deeply moved.

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Glenys Bobbermien

While my sister sleeps

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013

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I like Barbara Delinsky as an author and already own several of her books, but while my sister sleeps was okay it didn't have the same Delinsky feel about it as her other books do. I have read it twice but wont bother reading it again, where as the Summer I dared is something I read frequently.

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Jane F. McGill

This story captivated me

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021

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This is a story about a family coming to terms with the likely death of Robin, the eldest daughter and an accomplished runner, who had a heart attack while running and dropped into a deep coma. I lived several aspects of this story, as 30 years ago my father had a massive stroke and was declared to be in a vegetative state. The author covers the family's ever-changing emotions with depth and honesty. I won't give away the various plot twists except to say I wanted one more chapter to bring a better conclusion to the budding romance between Molly, the youngest sister and primary character in the book, and David, the teacher and Good Samaritan who found Robin after her heart attack and gave her CPR. I don't normally take the time to review books, but this one is deserving of my time.

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Defective Content

Reviewed in India on September 13, 2023

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There are defected contents while reading this kindle book . It skips chapters ,ends the book while turning pages ,etc Amazingly Amazon is not taking it back .

Helene Makowiec

Another good book from this author

Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2017

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Another good book from this author. I have not read it yet, but keeping it for a rainy day. I like to have books ahead, so when I am ready to read I will have them. Once I start I don't stop. But no doubt this will be good. You don't go wrong with this author.

andrea birnie

While my sister sleeps.............l

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2014

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Loved this book, you feel like you are part of their family, living the story. Quite a tear jerker. I look forward to reading more books by Barbara Delinsky

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2017

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Very good book.

anne

While My Sister Sleeps - real page turner!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2014

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Well written, page turner. Really enjoyable read. Have enjoyed all books by this author and eagerly await next one please!

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