UNRAVELING

by Rick R. Reed

Narrated by: David Allen Vargo

Production by: Rick R. Reed

Life and Relationship Struggles!

A poignant story of a man struggling to accept who he is and maintain the relationships he values more than life. Marriage is not easy, neither is being a father or a husband. Add in a life change and discovery that acceptance must not only come from those we love but more importantly from ourselves. Randy struggles but with the help and love of John and Randy’s ex-wife, but until Randy can accept himself and his new life, his struggles will become harder and more difficult.

Rick Reed, the author, provides realistic characters struggling through revelations and acceptance, fear, doubt, confusion, and more. The dialogue is authentic and keeps the story moving forward. This is a moving book that will have the listener in tears and connect with John, Randy, and Violet in ways that are surprising. Reed’s writing style leaves the listener wondering how it is possible for hate to survive so strongly in some and not exist in others. The struggles Randy faces is barely discussed but are very real. Reed’s writing is clear and moving, bringing to light the effects of such hatred and confusion. Reed’s writing is clear and with vivid details.

The narrator, David Allen Vargo is perfect for this story. His ability to speak clearly, and project the fear, doubt, confusion and other emotions faced by each character is very well done. While the author’s writing is moving, it is clearly Vargo’s performance that pushes the listener into hearing and experiencing the fear, self-doubt, hatred of one’s self and others, confusion and longing. Each character is given a unique voice to reflect their personality and pain. Vargo projects emotions vividly and accurately.

This is a well-done romance and self-discovery book of love between same-sex partners and their struggles. This is a book that addresses suicide, LGBTQ relationships, and hatred and proves how hard life can be when we get in our own way. The story is told from a variety of views – each chapter identifies whose perspective it is from.

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