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Nevertheless We Persisted: Tales of Loss, Love, and Finding Your Own Power
NEVERTHELESS WE PERSISTED is the ebook companion to a special audio-first anthology of poems, essays, and stories that explores themes of loss, love, and finding your own power. It's an astonishing collection filled with heart, tears, laughter, and ultimately hope.
Pieces include:
A woman's journey fleeing Iraq with her children and how it made her stronger.
A man recovering from his experience in Vietnam and learning empathy.
A journey with cancer as posted on Facebook that ends not with a prayer...but a blessing.
A 25-year-old talking about being a millennial and feelings of gratitude.
A mother getting through Taco Night at her home without drinking. For once.
A mother losing her husband whose children become the thread that pulls her through.
Poems that are sensual and beautiful.
Words on faith and hope.
A first kiss, a chance encounter on an airplane, letting go of a loved one, the sense of loss in losing a parent. The hope and joy and madness of being a mom.
An woman talking about how she's judged for her brown skin.
A poem about dancing in the rain.
A poem about ordinary objects and thoughts of love.
A story that is dark and tough and deals with sexual violence by giving voice to the young woman in Lolita.
Finding joy in making love with a partner as the years pass and their bodies age.
Looking for the silver lining, conquering white water rapids and fear, a young woman and her relationship with a gambling addict that made her question love and find her strength.
A middle-aged woman who falls in love with another woman and the struggle she has to embrace her true self, honor her husband, and live an authentic life.
A call for women to rise up and speak, a poignant essay about healing.
NEVERTHELESS WE PERSISTED was created by 55 beautiful souls who were brave and vulnerable and shared a little of themselves to make the world a better place.
This collection was created from writers across the United States and also in Australia, England, India, and New Zealand. Each piece is performed by a talented narrator. Audiobook music by Jennie Knaggs and Nick Shillace of Lac La Belle.
Writers include: Amy Oestreicher, Cat Gould, Charlotte McKinnon, Christa Lewis, Christina St Clair, Danielle Daney, Deepti Gupta, Echo Aspnes, Gina Dawe Weaver, Gracie Greenbaum, Jack Arkel, Jacqueline Pick, Janina Edward, Jerrianne Hayslett, Karen Randall, Karen White, Kass Hillard, Laura Schmidt, Lauren Ezzo, Lily Schmidt, Mark Blickley, Martha McSweeney Brower, Nancy Wagner, Rodney Vaccaro, Sandy Logan, Shahana Kumar, Sue Pitkin, Tanya Eby, Tamara Hansen, Tammy Scott, Tricia Lowther and Viiji Chary
Narrators include: Amy Landon, Amy McFadden, Bailey Carr, Cat Gould, Christa Lewis, Deepti Gupta, Emily Beresford, Emily Sutton-Smith, Erin Bennett, Erin Mallon, Gina Dawe Weaver, Gracie Greenbaum, Julie McKay, Lauren Ezzo, Lauri Jo Daniels, James Patrick Cronin, Janina Edwards, Karen White, Kate Rudd, Nancy Wagner, Nicol Zanzarella, Mark Kamish, Paul Heitsch, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, and Sue Pitkin
Pieces include:
A woman's journey fleeing Iraq with her children and how it made her stronger.
A man recovering from his experience in Vietnam and learning empathy.
A journey with cancer as posted on Facebook that ends not with a prayer...but a blessing.
A 25-year-old talking about being a millennial and feelings of gratitude.
A mother getting through Taco Night at her home without drinking. For once.
A mother losing her husband whose children become the thread that pulls her through.
Poems that are sensual and beautiful.
Words on faith and hope.
A first kiss, a chance encounter on an airplane, letting go of a loved one, the sense of loss in losing a parent. The hope and joy and madness of being a mom.
An woman talking about how she's judged for her brown skin.
A poem about dancing in the rain.
A poem about ordinary objects and thoughts of love.
A story that is dark and tough and deals with sexual violence by giving voice to the young woman in Lolita.
Finding joy in making love with a partner as the years pass and their bodies age.
Looking for the silver lining, conquering white water rapids and fear, a young woman and her relationship with a gambling addict that made her question love and find her strength.
A middle-aged woman who falls in love with another woman and the struggle she has to embrace her true self, honor her husband, and live an authentic life.
A call for women to rise up and speak, a poignant essay about healing.
NEVERTHELESS WE PERSISTED was created by 55 beautiful souls who were brave and vulnerable and shared a little of themselves to make the world a better place.
This collection was created from writers across the United States and also in Australia, England, India, and New Zealand. Each piece is performed by a talented narrator. Audiobook music by Jennie Knaggs and Nick Shillace of Lac La Belle.
Writers include: Amy Oestreicher, Cat Gould, Charlotte McKinnon, Christa Lewis, Christina St Clair, Danielle Daney, Deepti Gupta, Echo Aspnes, Gina Dawe Weaver, Gracie Greenbaum, Jack Arkel, Jacqueline Pick, Janina Edward, Jerrianne Hayslett, Karen Randall, Karen White, Kass Hillard, Laura Schmidt, Lauren Ezzo, Lily Schmidt, Mark Blickley, Martha McSweeney Brower, Nancy Wagner, Rodney Vaccaro, Sandy Logan, Shahana Kumar, Sue Pitkin, Tanya Eby, Tamara Hansen, Tammy Scott, Tricia Lowther and Viiji Chary
Narrators include: Amy Landon, Amy McFadden, Bailey Carr, Cat Gould, Christa Lewis, Deepti Gupta, Emily Beresford, Emily Sutton-Smith, Erin Bennett, Erin Mallon, Gina Dawe Weaver, Gracie Greenbaum, Julie McKay, Lauren Ezzo, Lauri Jo Daniels, James Patrick Cronin, Janina Edwards, Karen White, Kate Rudd, Nancy Wagner, Nicol Zanzarella, Mark Kamish, Paul Heitsch, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, and Sue Pitkin
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Published October 10, 2017
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About the author
Tanya Eby
983 books252 followersTanya is a starving artist without the starving part. Maybe, then, she's a snacking artist. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan..
After writing a gripping, dark, gothic novel IN THE GARDEN ROOM, Tanya decided to switch it up. She' and Sarina Bowen wrote the USA Today bestselling MAN HANDS romcom series!
She likes to keep things interesting.
She is also an award-winning narrator and audiobook publisher. She has been lucky to narrate some of the best books around...1,000 and counting! Many of the books she narrates are NY Times bestsellers.
She loves the challenge of narrating and truly adores words. Reading other writers' work encourages her to keep working on her own.
Please visit Tanya at http://www.tanyaeby.com
Her production company can be found at https://www.blunderwomanproductions.com
After writing a gripping, dark, gothic novel IN THE GARDEN ROOM, Tanya decided to switch it up. She' and Sarina Bowen wrote the USA Today bestselling MAN HANDS romcom series!
She likes to keep things interesting.
She is also an award-winning narrator and audiobook publisher. She has been lucky to narrate some of the best books around...1,000 and counting! Many of the books she narrates are NY Times bestsellers.
She loves the challenge of narrating and truly adores words. Reading other writers' work encourages her to keep working on her own.
Please visit Tanya at http://www.tanyaeby.com
Her production company can be found at https://www.blunderwomanproductions.com
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
June 30, 2018
A collection of of 32 poems, essays, and stories that explores themes of loss, love, and finding self. Some very sad, all uplfiting, some humorous (the one about paired socks). A quick, powerful read (or listen). Mostly women's writing, but a few by men (the socks).
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September 11, 2023I'm not sure how to rate this one. As it goes with collections, some pieces were really good, some not so much. My favorite was about the decades-long physical bond between a husband and wife. My least favorite was about a straight woman who left her husband and children to pursue her newfound lesbian awakening.
I love the concept of this book. I did not love the note at the end informing the reader that the proceeds of the book go to benefit Planned Parenthood.
I love the concept of this book. I did not love the note at the end informing the reader that the proceeds of the book go to benefit Planned Parenthood.
May 6, 2024
Nevertheless We Persisted: Tales of Loss, Love, and Finding Your Own Power is a very powerful anthology written by 32 authors and narrated by 25 people, some who are the authors themselves.
One thing that I found really lovely was that this anthology was presented in audiobook format first because the authors and editor believe there is “something profoundly beautiful about the sound of words said out loud”.
Some pieces were difficult to listen to. But I think it’s important to read (or listen) and then share these stories in hopes that others who are in similar situations will be encouraged to share their own stories.
One thing that I found really lovely was that this anthology was presented in audiobook format first because the authors and editor believe there is “something profoundly beautiful about the sound of words said out loud”.
Some pieces were difficult to listen to. But I think it’s important to read (or listen) and then share these stories in hopes that others who are in similar situations will be encouraged to share their own stories.
September 9, 2019
#MeToo - The variety and intensity of this chorus of voices is incredibly moving in ways that both inspire and perhaps, trigger...I took them in slowly and often only one at a time. Some gave me an honestly visceral reaction - others pulled up memories long forgotten. This is a hard, but oh so very important listen. The stories are truthful, well balanced, and performed with skill. Take your time with these tellings, but do give them your time as they all deserve to be heard.
August 23, 2019
Worth the read. As with many collections, there were some gems and there were some ... not gems. But overall, I lot of great writers who I wouldn't have been exposed to had they not been included in this collection.
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March 25, 2022I don't know how to rate this.. It's a collection of 32 authors, poems, stories, essays. I feel like I didn't understand the majority of them? Like they would finish and I would think huh? What was the point of that? What is my take away?... I don't know...
September 12, 2023
I think most, if not all, of us can relate to the stories in this collection. Those who have been through abuse, assault, harassment, this book conveys the important reminder that we are not alone, through survivors' own words. Their voices need to be heard.
December 8, 2017
I guess since I’m included in this anthology, I’m thrilled with it and honored to be in it.
March 22, 2018
A lovely collection, but at times inconsistent.
May 13, 2018
Some are hits, many more are misses. Overall, I do not regret reading this one. Had I finished it before reading Roxanne Gay’s Not That Bad, it may have received a better rating.
March 3, 2021
A beautiful, beautiful collection, excellent on audio.
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