What the Silent Say

By: Emerson Ford

Narrated by: Justin Price, Stephanie Einstein

Inspired by a remarkable true story and brought to life in cinematic detail, an unforgettable tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Florence, South Carolina 1944: Lieutenant Raymond Sellers bids farewell to his brother Jimmie, the weight of what lies ahead hanging heavy in the air. The brothers have always been inseparable—Raymond, the steady protector, Jimmie, the wild-hearted dreamer. But as Raymond embraces his pregnant wife Evelyn one last time, war is about to test the bonds of family in ways they never imagined.

As a summer storm shakes the windows, Evelyn brings her baby into a world at war. Across the vast Pacific theater, Raymond leads his men through brutal combat while Jimmie fights in the skies. One battle forces Raymond to choose between the family he promised to protect and the brothers he swore to never leave behind.

Eighteen years later, a daughter finds a cache of letters in her father's desk and is shocked to find that some acts of courage echo across generations.

From the flowering dogwoods of South Carolina to the chilling trenches of Okinawa, What the Silent Say reminds us that even in our darkest hours, the human spirit has the capacity to endure. If you love anything by Kristin Hannah, Amy Harmon, or were moved by Band of Brothers, this book is a must-listen.

©2025 Emerson Ford (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

Wonderful story. top book read in 2025.

This is a 10 star read. I will read anything Emerson Ford writes in the future, her writing style is stellar. She places you right next to the characters. WOW, is the best word for her. Kudos, high 5. Amazing debit.

Importance of friends and family in this WWII story!

I love WWII fiction, and What the Silent Say did not disappoint. It's based on a true story, which makes me appreciate the story and the author even more. The characters were so real to me, and I dearly love a few of them. I just wanted to hug Evelyn and pray for the soldiers. There were definitely some teary moments. Highly recommended!

This light-hearted moment was one of my favorites:
Evelyn: "I'm not marrying anybody just because there's a war on "
Rosie: "Evelyn Noble, that is the most unpatriotic thing I've heard anybody say. Think of it as doing your part for the war effort."
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Evelyn: "And which boy are you going to marry to do your part?"
Rosie: "I'd marry more than one if I could."

I listened to the audiobook, which is well done.

Superb Debut - Highly recommended!

I had already read this book and loved it enough to what to enjoy it again. Listening to the audiobook brought the characters to life, and this WWII story engages all the emotions.

Wowza!

If you know and love a veteran, you need to read this book. More importantly, if you do NOT know and love a veteran...you need to read this book.