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The Sound of Gravel
- A Memoir
- By: Ruth Wariner
- Narrated by: Ruth Wariner
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,671
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,180
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,169
Ruth Wariner was the 39th of her father's 42 children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where authorities turned a blind eye to the practices of her community, Ruth lives in a ramshackle house without indoor plumbing or electricity. At church, preachers teach that God will punish the wicked by destroying the world and that women can ascend to heaven only by entering into polygamous marriages and giving birth to as many children as possible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unputdownable
- By Lesley A. on 01-16-16
- The Sound of Gravel
- A Memoir
- By: Ruth Wariner
- Narrated by: Ruth Wariner
Harrowing, heartbreaking yet engaging story.
Reviewed: 01-08-25
I love biographies and this one, told mostly from a child’s perspective is a standout. This story is a must read and sheds some light on the question of why some people stay in bad circumstances, and how twisted religious doctrine can lead to harm and provides a safe haven for abusers.
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The Last Girl
- My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State
- By: Nadia Murad
- Narrated by: Ilyana Kadushin
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 980
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 854
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Story5 out of 5 stars 851
Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in Northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. On August 15, 2014, when Nadia was just 21 years old, this life ended. Islamic State militants massacred the people of her village, executing men who refused to convert to Islam and women too old to become sex slaves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Heartbreaking Tale of Survival and Hope
- By Leahmgordon on 11-08-17
- The Last Girl
- My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State
- By: Nadia Murad
- Narrated by: Ilyana Kadushin
A compelling story about the dangers of religious intolerance.
Reviewed: 03-22-24
The story was simultaneously unbelievable and heartbreaking. This woman’s life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. It is also a warning about the dangers of religious intolerance. No one should have to endure such suffering in the name of religion. The author’s arc from victim to warrior is inspiring. I did find that the narrator tended to end too many sentences in the tone of a question rather than a statement, and wondered if that was the author’s choice or not. Other than that, this book is well worth a listen. Everyone should know Nadia’s story!
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