Audiobook, Audible
Author: Chris Brinkley
Narrator: Chris Brinkley
Knowing my love for audiobooks, Chris Brinkley reached out and gifted me this audiobook, written and narrated by himself.
This audio is unlike any I’ve experienced before. Told entirely through journal entries (all addressed to the woman he loves), we begin with a January 1st entry, with Zach telling us of his complete infatuation with her. Through the next entries, during the whole year, we see them get to know each other better, fall in love, fall apart (for reasons out of their control) and find their way back to each other. (The chapters are peppered with little special effects for ambiance. It’s perfect!)
This novella is sweet, dorky and cheesy at some times, sad at others, but truly endearing! It’s about love, but most of all it’s about living – most of of the time we are dealing with things we didn’t plan, didn’t expect, or hope didn’t happen. It’s who we choose to lean on in this journey that counts.
I already knew Chris was a talented narrator. Whaddya know? He’s a gifted writer too!
Thanks again, Chris, for the gift of Zach’s story! It was a joy to listen!
Possible Triggers (spoilerish): alcoholism; dealing with an ailing parent; death of a parent
