RAISING WRENS

by Mal Wrenn Corbin

Narrated by: Jocelyn Duford

Production by: SDP Publishing

Emotional!

A memoir that recounts the author’s trip back to her hometown following her brother’s suicide. The stories of her life growing up are emotional, shocking, and haunting.

The author, Mal Wrenn Corbin masterfully parallels her turbulent upbringing with the restless, resilient life of wrens—birds constantly moving through undergrowth in search of survival, much like her own family. Her storytelling is both insightful and gripping, drawing listeners in with vivid detail and emotional depth. Corbin’s characters and narrative are richly developed, offering a raw, authentic journey of survival and adaptation.

Narrator Jocelyn Duford brings the story to life with precision and heart. Her clear delivery and emotional nuance capture each character’s inner world, keeping listeners fully immersed. Duford’s dynamic performance perfectly matches the intensity and sensitivity of the story.

This is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking book that tugs at the heartstrings and raises urgent questions about systemic failures. Though I don’t usually favor tearjerkers, this one is captivating—and absolutely worth the listen.

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Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-biased, honest review.