![]() ![]() If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The authenticity of her voice, her inflection, accent and tone are exquisite. ![]() What does Lucy Lipiner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book? These, along with Lucy's book, get under your skin and stay with you forever. ![]() Night, by Elie Weisel and Diary of a Young Girl by Ann Frank. What other book might you compare Long Journey Home to and why? I cried more than once and I laughed, surprisingly, more than once. I can't even put into words how much it means to me to hear her tell her own story in her own voice. Lucy Lipiner's voice is so beautiful and comforting as she tells of the horrific things she experienced with her family. Where does Long Journey Home rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far? ![]()
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