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"After decades of bestsellers, Wayward Girls might be Susan Wiggs' opus. A gut-wrenching story of survival, friendship, and justice. Masterful."-Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell"The magnificent Susan Wiggs takes a leap into the history of women..a page-turner, replete with mystery and suspense."-Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left UndoneFrom New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs, a wrenching but life-affirming novel based on a true story of survival, friendship, and redemption. Set in the turbulent Vietnam era in the All-American city of Buffalo, New York, six girls are condemned to forced labor in the laundry of a Catholic reform school.In 1968 we meet six teens confined at the Good Shepherd-a dark and secretive institution controlled by Sisters of Charity nuns-locked away merely for being gay, pregnant, or simply unruly.Mairin- free-spirited daughter of Irish immigrants, committed to keep her safe from her stepfather.Angela-denounced for her attraction to girls, sent to the nuns for reform, but instead found herself the victim of a predator.Helen-the daughter of intellectuals detained in Communist China, she saw her "temporary" stay at the Good Shepherd stretch into years.Odessa-caught up in a police dragnet over a racial incident, she found the physical and mental toughness to endure her sentence.Denise-sentenced for brawling in a foster home, she dared to dream of a better life.Janice-deeply insecure, she couldn't decide where her loyalty lay-except when it came to her friend Kay, who would never outgrow her childlike dependency.Sister Bernadette-rescued from a dreadful childhood, she owed her loyalty to the Sisters of Charity even as her conscience weighed on her.Wayward Girls is a haunting but thrilling tale of hope, solidarity, and the enduring strength of young women who find the courage to break free and find redemption...and justice."Wayward girls is all about the power of female bonds...this isn't just a moment in time-it's a cautionary tale."-Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name"Susan Wiggs is at the top of her game. Through the skillful weaving of an endearing cast, Wayward Girls displays the power of sisterhood to survive, conquer, and ultimately heal from the most harrowing of times. An evocative tale packed with resilience and secrets that kept me reading late into the night. I loved it." -Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Girls of Good Fortune
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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
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