Finding Isobel, Mary Behan
Finding Isobel, Mary Behan
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Finding Isobel

Author: Mary Behan

Narrator: Mary Behan

Unabridged: 8 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/03/2024

Categories: Fiction, Family Life


Synopsis

Finding Isobel is a compelling story of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the enduring power of family.Isobel has always yearned to uncover the mystery surrounding her birth and why her adoptive parents have refused to share what they know with her. About to enter vet school, Isobel’s life takes an unexpected turn after the death of Maggie O’Connor, Isobel’s de facto grandmother. Fueled by an ache to belong, and willing to sacrifice her college plans and a burgeoning relationship, Isobel embarks on a quest. Her search takes her from the tranquil landscapes of Wisconsin to the untamed beauty of New Zealand and ultimately to Bosnia, where she was born. Along the way, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and stories to share. Isobel discovers that the past holds far more than mere answers, setting her up for a future she could never have imagined.Read the companion book to "Finding Isobel," A Measured Thread, to learn the story behind how Isobel started her life-changing quest.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Roger on March 19, 2024

Finding Isobel by Mary Behan Laurance Gate Press, September 2023 Mazomanie, WI Who doesn’t love stories about a conflicted young woman who embarks on a quest to find her life? Who doesn’t love to be imersed in a plethora of emotions throughout the young woman’s journey? Who doesn’t love being shocked by......more

Goodreads review by Larry F. on April 07, 2024

Finding Isobel is a new offering from gifted storyteller Mary Behan. It’s the saga of Isobel Babić, a young character from her earlier novel, A Measured Thread. In this new novel, life forces Isobel to emerge from the sheltering wing of her wise Irish mentor, Maggie O’Connor, and face the world on h......more

Goodreads review by John on April 30, 2024

I've just completed "Finding Isobel" and found it absolutely delightful. I highly recommend this book; it was wonderful -- such a great story, taking me to lands beyond Wisconsin that I have not (yet) visited while dredging up sad memories of Yugoslavia in the 1990’s. And every time the story had th......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on April 12, 2024

Readers will be mesmerized by this beautifully written story of Isobel’s journey as she unlocks the secrets of her past. The vivid descriptions of her travels from Wisconsin to New Zealand and then Bosnia, and the unforgettable characters we meet along the way, make us feel like we experience these......more

Goodreads review by Gregory on April 08, 2024

From the first pages of Finding Isabel, I knew I was in the hands of a master storyteller. Isabel is obsessed with finding out why her biological parents gave her up for adoption. She takes us on a fascinating international journey from the Driftless area of Wisconsin to New Zealand, Bosnia, and Ita......more