She Left Me the Gun

Emma Brockes’ Raw, Revelatory Memoir

Written byEmma Brockes

Narrated byEmma Brockes

Length8h11m

Release dateMay 16, 2013

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, True Crime, Murder

Languageenglish

★★★☆★ 3.7 (21 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Author	Emma Brockes
Narrator	Emma Brockes
Runtime	8h11m
Published	May 16, 2013
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.7 / 5 (21 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, True Crime, Murder, Women, Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Parenting & Families, Dysfunctional Families, Relationships, Abuse, Child Abuse
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the raw, unfiltered journey of a journalist uncovering her mother's dark past in South Africa with this gripping audiobook. Emma Brockes combines personal storytelling with investigative journalism to reveal the complexities of family secrets and resilience. Her narration is both intimate and authoritative, making for an engaging listening experience that blurs the line between biography and true crime.

Tags: memoirtrue crimejournalismfamily secretsSouth Africa

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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

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Navigating the intricate narrative is a testament to Brockes' skill as both journalist and narrator. The audiobook's pacing keeps listeners hooked, seamlessly transitioning from emotional vulnerability to intense revelations about her mother’s hidden traumas in apartheid South Africa. However, some sections could benefit from more editorial cuts, making the narrative feel slightly padded. Despite this minor critique, She Left Me the Gun is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal strength that resonates deeply.

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