Facing the Wave by Gretel Ehrlich

Facing the Wave

Witness Japan's Resilience Through Gretel Ehrlich’s Poetic Lens

Written byGretel Ehrlich
Narrated bySumalee Montano
Length6h12m
Release dateNovember 15, 2013
Languageenglish
★★★★ 4.0 (130 ratings)

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AuthorGretel Ehrlich
NarratorSumalee Montano
Runtime6h12m
PublishedNovember 15, 2013
Rating★★★★ 4.0 / 5 (130 ratings)
CategoriesHistory, Asia, Japan, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Disaster Relief, Science & Engineering, Science, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Environment, Natural Disasters, Weather, Nature & Ecology, Sports & Outdoors, Outdoors & Nature
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Embark on a profound journey to Japan’s Tohoku coast with Gretel Ehrlich, who weaves her deep poetic understanding of Japanese culture with harrowing realities. Her reflections blend history and personal insight, creating an immersive narrative that transcends the ordinary. Sumalee Montano’s narration is both soothing and powerful, bringing Ehrlich’s words to life with a gentle yet resonant tone that captures the essence of this unique audiobook.

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  • Expert narration by Sumalee Montano brings every character and scene to life across 6h12m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★

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Sumalee Montano's narration is nothing short of extraordinary; her deep, measured voice perfectly complements Gretel Ehrlich’s narrative. Each pause and whisper feels deliberate, enhancing the introspective mood of the story. The first few chapters might feel a bit dense with historical context, but they set up an emotionally resonant journey through Tohoku. However, I found some sections on Japanese culture to be slightly academic, which might not appeal to all listeners. Despite this, 'Facing the Wave' is a deeply moving experience that will stay with you long after it ends.

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