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By: Alexandra Fuller
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As her marriage collapses, the author of the international best-seller Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight relearns the fearless ways of her father to find her own true north. Standing in the wreckage of her marriage, in her adopted country America, Alexandra Fuller revisits the continent she loves and finds in her father's harsh, simple, and uncompromising ways the key to her salvation. Casting a fresh eye on her parent's boisterous strengths and debilitating weaknesses, painting a vivid picture of America at the end of decades of false certainty and security, and revealing her Africa, vital and resilient, Leave Before the Rains Come is an astonishment - a memoir of such grace and intelligence, wit, and courage that only Alexandra Fuller could have written it.

©2015 Alexandra Fuller (P)2015 Recorded Books Biographies & Memoirs Africa Heartfelt Women Inspiring Relationships Marriage Divorce & Separation Witty Funny
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Honest Writing • Beautiful Storytelling • Author Narration • Heartfelt Insights • Stunning Prose • Touching Memoir

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Alexandra Fuller's story is so honest, poignant, beautiful, heartbreaking, and funny… Which is an unusual and breathtaking combination.

Shockingly beautiful...

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Made me laugh, the last quarter was gripping...I must listen to the first half again, needs some deeper thinking. The 3 books of Ms. Fullers memoirs were great binge listening. Three different perspectives important ly with different narrators weaving the story into a whole, I enjoyed all three equally. Made me content in my black and white, made me forgive my steps over to the colorful side. I wonder if it might be worth another listen in the future!

unlike some this Author is a good narrator

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Great reading by the author of her own story. Wise, warm, witty and rich. Highly recommend listening to it.

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Wonderful listen

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I loved the authors ability to take her life experiences, which are amazing and be responsible for her say in the matter. Bravo!

So authentic and moving

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A gorgeously rendered memoir of the dissolution of a marriage. I read it directly after finishing Fuller’s earlier memoir, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dog’s Tonight. Her voice and journey are that compelling.

Exquisitely written

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