Quick Facts
| Author | Allison Crabtree |
| Narrator | Emily Norman |
| Runtime | 3h41m |
| Published | August 22, 2025 |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 (1,248 ratings) |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Medical, Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Parenting & Families, Aging Parents, Relationships, Religion & Spirituality |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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In Not How It Was Supposed to Be, author Allison Crabtree takes a poignant look at her mom's obsessive and eccentric life, and the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship fraught with tension and disappointment.
Why Listen to Not How It Was Supposed to Be?
- Expert narration by Emily Norman brings every character and scene to life across 3h41m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Allison Crabtree, rated 5.0 stars by 1,248 listeners.
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Not How It Was Supposed to Be by Allison Crabtree is an immersive listening experience. Performed by Emily Norman with a runtime of 3h41m, you can start with a free trial that you can cancel at any time. The audiobook remains yours forever, even if you end the trial.