With Patience and Fortitude: A Memoir — Audiobook
With Patience and Fortitude: A Memoir is Christine Quinn’s account of her family background, childhood, personal challenges, and path into public service. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Christina Delaine and runs just under six hours.
At a glance
- Memoir follows Christine Quinn’s experiences from childhood through her personal and professional life.
- The account discusses her mother’s breast cancer, coming of age, and the challenges she faced as a woman and gay person.
- Unabridged audio narrated by Christina Delaine.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A concise 5-hour-and-58-minute unabridged runtime suits listeners looking for a memoir that can be completed over several sessions.
- The subject matter brings together family history, personal adversity, and a career in public service.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 58 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Christine Quinn |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christina Delaine |
| Publisher | William Morrow |
| Publication date | June 11, 2013 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Christine Quinn’s life and public-service career.
- Memoir readers looking for personal accounts of family loss, identity, and overcoming challenges.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a plot-driven novel or a memoir unrelated to politics and personal adversity.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
Christine Quinn is the author, and Christina Delaine is the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 58 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
What topics does the memoir cover?
The description discusses Quinn’s childhood, her mother’s cancer, personal challenges, identity, and her path toward public service.
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