What the Silent Say, Emerson Ford
What the Silent Say, Emerson Ford
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What the Silent Say

Author: Emerson Ford

Narrator: Justin Price, Stephanie Einstein

Unabridged: 11 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/29/2025

Synopsis

Inspired by a remarkable true story and brought to life in cinematic detail, an unforgettable tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Florence, South Carolina 1944: Lieutenant Raymond Sellers bids farewell to his brother Jimmie, the weight of what lies ahead hanging heavy in the air. The brothers have always been inseparable—Raymond, the steady protector, Jimmie, the wild-hearted dreamer. But as Raymond embraces his pregnant wife Evelyn one last time, war is about to test the bonds of family in ways they never imagined. As a summer storm shakes the windows, Evelyn brings her baby into a world at war. Across the vast Pacific theater, Raymond leads his men through brutal combat while Jimmie fights in the skies. One battle forces Raymond to choose between the family he promised to protect and the brothers he swore to never leave behind. Eighteen years later, a daughter finds a cache of letters in her father's desk and is shocked to find that some acts of courage echo across generations. From the flowering dogwoods of South Carolina to the chilling trenches of Okinawa, What the Silent Say reminds us that even in our darkest hours, the human spirit has the capacity to endure. If you love anything by Kristin Hannah, Amy Harmon, or were moved by Band of Brothers, this book is a must-read.

About Emerson Ford

Emerson Ford has a B.A. in English and American Literature and an M.A. in English and teaches creative writing and literature to high school and university students. She writes to resurrect history, putting flesh and bone to the facts by combing through archives, consulting historians, and gathering firsthand accounts. The favorite part of her day is chatting with her four teenagers about life and hiking with her labradoodle, Miso.

About Justin Price

Justin Price is an Earphones award-winning audiobook narrator with a penchant for comedy and dark thoughts. Armed with an English degree, a burning love for the scent of libraries and old books, and classical theater training, he is devoted to creeping inside the minds of characters and narrating a wide range of genres, including suspense, mystery, noir, westerns, literary fiction, true crime, and history. He lives in sunny Florida but longs for a haunted mansion somewhere dreary and destitute.

About Stephanie Einstein

Stephanie Einstein is an experienced narrator and actress. She earned her bachelor’s degree in acting from Wright State University, where she was awarded the Tom Hanks Scholarship, and she studied improvisation with the Upright Citizens Brigade. A Georgia native, she currently resides in Los Angeles, where she performs sketch comedy at The Ruby on Sunset Boulevard.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Literary on January 29, 2025

This gripping WWII histfic tale kept me up late reading as my tears mingled with joy. A soul-searing look at the war in the Pacific AND the home front, and a story I will never forget. (Make sure to read the author's inspiration for the book.) Unputdownable!......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 27, 2025

Loss. Love. Legacy. Those three words stood out as I began and finished this book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Raymond Sellers always looked out for everyone, especially his mother and little brother, Jimmie, after his dad left them. Wanting to be different than his harsh and stubborn father, Raymond makes sure Jimmie stay......more

Goodreads review by janine on December 28, 2024

There are some books you pick up, decide to read on one of those 'lull' days, and then they sit with you, in your brain, in your heart, for a long time afterwards. This is one of those books! This is the first historical fiction book I have read that felt real, more personable. It brought to light th......more

Goodreads review by dianas_books_cars_coffee on January 29, 2025

I came home from Disney World to this book and had to read it right away! I'm SO glad I did because it was phenomenal! It's a debut, and it's inspired by the true story of the author's family! This book is most definitely a must-read! Raymond and Jimmie Sellers are brothers but also the best of frien......more

Goodreads review by Kaila on January 28, 2025

I don't usually gravitate towards books on war, but after reading the blurb to What The Silent Say, I figured I'd give it a shot, and I am so glad I did. This is a 5 star read! It is not solely about war and battle during WWII. It is multi-layered and gives us just enough of everything that can make......more

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