Sarah's Story

Life on Bays Mountain Series, Book Three

De: Barbara Arnold Linkous

Narrado por: Sarah Wadsley

Sarah’s Story

A heartwarming Southern Historical Fiction, Sarah’s Story is Book Three in the Life on Bays Mountain Series and can be enjoyed as a standalone book. The day dawned with promise, but a dark cloud of tragedy shattered that hope into a million pieces. A young soldier's wife watched a departing train, never imagining what lay ahead for the couple and their unborn child, Sarah. Witness the beginning of Sarah’s family’s struggle to find a footing after World War One. A family crisis compels young Sarah’s family to return to Bays Mountain. There, they grapple with changes brought on by a rapidly evolving outside world. No longer isolated, the people of the mountain must change to survive the Great Depression.

Join Sarah Barrett Gilbert as she reminisces about her childhood and coming of age during one of the most challenging times in American history. Sarah’s Story represents the lives of many during the Depression Era. Throughout the United States, people held the hope of a better life. With hard work, unwavering faith in God, and a deep love for her family, Sarah faces numerous obstacles. Will she overcome? Will Victory be her reward? Filled with adventure, despair, hope, and a dash of romance, Sarah’s Story is a captivating journey that will warm the listeners’ hearts.

©2024 Barbara Arnold Linkous (P)2024 Barbara Arnold Linkous

Wholesome, Exciting

This book is a historical work of fiction that focuses on the obstacles one must overcome while keeping the faith, and a deep love of God and family during The Great Depression. Adventure, romance, despair, and hope will all be experienced in this tale.

The author, Barbara Arnold Linkous, weaves an adventure-filled narrative around the historical Great Depression and its effects on people, places, and life. The research is extensive in this narrative as she accurately weaves the emotions, faith, and obstacles that people were forced to overcome and handle daily. Her characters were well-developed and flawless. While life was simple then, she accurately captures its complexity as well. Her dialogue was authentic and rich.

The narrator, Sarah Wadsley, delivers a strong performance, seamlessly immersing herself in the narrative and enhancing its emotions and sense of adventure. Her clear speech, paired with the right emotional tone and energy, adds to the experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, as it brought back many memories of stories shared by my parents and grandparents. It is truly a wholesome and enjoyable listen.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Another great read by this author

Such a great story and narration. I love this author. She really explains and puts into perspective the type of life Sarah lived on Bay Mountain. From struggles to triumphs, heartache and grief, to excitement and contentment, great read!!!

Very Enjoyable Listen

The life story of Sarah was very interesting and reflected not only life on the Bays Mountain but also life in general during that period of time. It was interesting historically. This book was different for me in its first person approach and a life story. I enjoyed it very much.

Enjoyed Learning About Sarah’s Life

I loved this audiobook! The narrator and the story. It started out with a tragedy and before Sarah was even born. I enjoyed learning about Sarah’s childhood and all the way to adulthood. Her family and the rest of the people in her world had a hard time. Matter of fact the Great Depression Era was hard on most everyone. They had to learn to survive and the Mountain people knew how better than most. I love historical fiction books and the ones that are true or based on truth are even better. A little sadness, a lot of struggles, and a whole lot of faith in God got them through the hard times. It’s such a blessing when people that have been through so much can still be faithful to God and family. Oh and let’s not forget the lesson in forgiveness in this story. It was amazing. If you like historical fiction you will probably enjoy this book. I recommend it.
I received a copy of this audiobook from the author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Faith and Love

What a beautiful touching story. There was so much history that was told just like it was back in the day. My own grandmother and mother taught me how to plan and prepare for hardships because they went through them. This one blessed me and brought back memories of my youth. The narrator was wonderful and she was so spot on.

a remarkable life story

I enjoyed Sarah's Story. It was about ordinary days of Sarah's life. I really thought that the narrator was a perfect choice. I plan to listen to books 1 and 2. I recommend this book.

Sarah's Story

This was an interesting story, I enjoyed learning about Sarah's life, the trials that her family faced where heartbreaking at times.

The narration was good.