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The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

Update: 2025-07-12
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Wally Lamb's "The River Is Waiting," an Oprah's Book Club selection, is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of grief, guilt, addiction, systemic injustice, and the complex journey toward forgiveness and redemption.

🎁 Get the Full Audiobook NOW for FREE:πŸ‘‰ https://summarybooks.shop/free-audiobooks/The story centers on Corby Ledbetter, a father whose life unravels after a tragic accident claims the life of his young son, Niko, due to Corby's impairment from alcohol and prescription medication. The bulk of the narrative follows Corby's three-year prison sentence, offering an unflinching look at the American justice system and the human capacity for resilience, connection, and transformation even in the bleakest circumstances.#freeaudiobook

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The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

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