The Dog Who Healed a Family: Unabridged Audiobook
The Dog Who Healed a Family is an unabridged audiobook collection of nineteen true animal stories. Written by Jo Coudert and narrated by Dara Rosenberg, it ranges from tender and humorous animal encounters to stories that touch on illness and death.
At a glance
- A collection of nineteen true animal stories.
- Stories feature animals including a fawn, a rabbit and a German shepherd.
- The collection spans hope, humor, loyalty, compassion, life and death.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged 4-hour-and-56-minute format gives the full collection a defined listening commitment.
- A single audiobook brings together nineteen animal stories rather than focusing on one extended narrative.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 4 hours and 56 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jo Coudert |
| Narrator | Dara Rosenberg |
| Publisher | Harlequin Special Releases |
| Publication date | September 29, 2020 |
What to know before buying
- The stories include themes of illness and death as well as humor and hope, which may matter to listeners choosing lighter material.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners who enjoy true stories about animals and their relationships with people.
- Those looking for a collection of shorter stories for listening in separate sessions.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a single continuous story or content specifically limited to lighthearted themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings are generally favorable, though the distribution also includes a notable middle range of three-star ratings. Without written feedback, the reasons for those mixed ratings are unknown. The rating figures alone do not establish how listeners respond to the story selection or narration.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates the collection?
The author is Jo Coudert and the narrator is Dara Rosenberg.
What kind of stories does it include?
The listing describes nineteen true animal stories, including tales involving a rescued fawn, a rabbit welcomed into a family and a shepherd comforting someone who is sick.
Is the audiobook abridged?
The listed version is unabridged.
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