Finding Audrey - Sophie Kinsella Audiobook

Written by Sophie Kinsella
Read by Gemma Whelan
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Publisher: Books on Tape
Release date: June 9, 2015
Duration: 06:36:54

A terrific blend of comedy, romance, and psychological recovery in a contemporary YA novel sure to inspire and entertain.

After suffering horrendous long-term harassment from bullies at school, an anxiety disorder disrupts fourteen-year-old Audrey’s daily life. Now she is at home with severe social anxiety, afraid to leave the house, terrified of speaking to anyone outside her family, and wearing dark glasses all the time to avoid looking anyone in the eye. Meanwhile, her well-meaning but shrill mother is constantly getting into screaming matches with Audrey’s brother Frank over his excessive video game playing.

She has been making slow but steady progress with Dr. Sarah, but when Audrey meets Linus, her brother’s gaming teammate, she is energized. She connects with him. Audrey can talk through her fears with Linus in a way she’s never been able to do with anyone before, and as the friendship deepens and her recovery gains momentum, a sweet romantic connection develops, one that helps not just Audrey but also her entire family.

“Narrator Gemma Whelan does a spectacular job conveying the intensity of 14-year-old Audrey, who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. The catalyst for the diagnosis is referred to often in Sophie Kinsella’s first young adult novel but never mentioned in detail. The focus is on the path to recovery with its ups and downs, laughter and tears. Whelan brings empathy and clarity to an often-misunderstood disorder. She also brings to life the giddy joy of being 4 years old through the character of Audrey’s youngest brother, Felix, as well as the worry that comes with being Audrey’s mom. Through Whelan’s portrayal, listeners will come to understand the girl behind the dark glasses.”— AudioFile