Audiobook Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Looking for Jane - A Listening Journey Through Courage and Choice
Heather Marshall's Looking for Jane is a powerful three-part saga that feels as alive on the ear as it does on the page. As an audiobook, the story benefits from a cast of talented narrators who give each woman a distinct voice-Angela's curiosity, Dr. Evelyn's quiet resolve, Nancy's restless energy-all woven together by Marshall's lush prose and meticulous pacing.
The book opens in 2017 with Angela Creighton chasing a mysterious letter that will pull her back to the 1970s, when an underground abortion network called "Jane" operated in Toronto. The narrator's warm tone captures Angela's determination without over-dramatic flourish, letting the stakes of her search speak for themselves. When we move to Dr. Evelyn Taylor's story in 1971, the shift is seamless; the voice changes to a deeper, steadier timbre that mirrors Evelyn's internal battle between fear and fierce hope. The narration conveys the weight of her trauma-her forced adoption-and the quiet defiance that drives her to help other women.
Nancy Mitchell's chapter (1980) brings a younger, more urgent energy. Her narrator's slightly breathless cadence reflects Nancy's confusion and the urgency of an unplanned pregnancy in a time when options were scarce. The interplay between the three stories-each narrated by a different voice-creates a layered listening experience that feels both intimate and epic.
Marshall's writing is praised as "clever and satisfying" (AP) and "beautifully written" (Kristin Harmel). Those qualities translate wonderfully to audio: her dialogue feels natural, her descriptions are vivid yet unobtrusive, and the pacing keeps you turning pages-or rather, pressing play. The audiobook also includes subtle sound design elements-a faint city hum during Toronto scenes, a quiet lullaby in Evelyn's memories-enhancing immersion without distracting.
What makes this listening adventure truly compelling is its focus on women's agency. The story isn't just about the past; it's a reminder of how difficult roads paved the way for today's choices. Whether you're familiar with Kristin Hannah or Jennifer Chiaverini, Looking for Jane offers fresh insight into resilience and solidarity.
In short, Heather Marshall's novel, brought to life by skilled narration and thoughtful production, is an audiobook that will tug at your heart, spark reflection, and leave you eager to share it with friends. It's a listening experience worth adding to any queue of powerful, female-centered stories.
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Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
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Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
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Listening to fiction
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience
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