A Quarter Glass of Milk by Moire O'Sullivan

A Quarter Glass of Milk

Grief, grit, and mountain peaks

Narrated byEmma Lowe
Length8h53m
Release dateJune 1, 2021
LanguageEnglish
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AuthorMoire O'Sullivan
NarratorEmma Lowe
Runtime8h53m
PublishedJune 1, 2021
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesBiographies & Memoirs, Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development, Grief & Loss, Sports & Outdoors, Outdoors & Nature, Running & Jogging
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

A Quarter Glass of Milk isn’t just another grief memoir—it’s a raw, wry, and ultimately empowering first-person account of rebuilding a life when the ground beneath you has vanished. Moire O’Sullivan’s prose crackles with Irish humor and unflinching honesty, tracking the first chaotic year after her husband’s death while raising two young children alone. The twist? Amidst the heartbreak, she discovers an unexpected lifeline: training to become a mountain leader. It’s not a neat redemption arc—it’s messier, richer, and far more human. Expect moments of searing vulnerability, but also bursts of dark comedy and quiet resilience that feel utterly real. This isn’t a book about ‘moving on’; it’s about how to move *through* the wreckage without losing yourself along the way. Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt lost, or known someone who has.

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Editor's Review

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Emma Lowe’s narration is the secret weapon of this audiobook, a performance that somehow balances tenderness and steel. She nails O’Sullivan’s Irish cadence without slipping into caricature, and her timing—especially during the darkly comic moments—is impeccable. The pacing is brisk enough to keep you hooked, but never rushed; the chapters feel like stepping stones through grief, uneven but necessary. My only quibble? Some of the mountain-leader training sequences drag slightly, losing the emotional immediacy that makes the family scenes so gripping. Still, the production is top-notch, with subtle sound design that underscores the isolation and vastness of both grief and the outdoors. What lingers isn’t just O’Sullivan’s story—it’s the way she makes you feel like you’re climbing beside her, one shaky step at a time.

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