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    The Wishing Jar
    The Wishing Jar
    The Wishing Jar
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Wishing Jar

    Written by Penelope J. Stokes

    Narrated by Linda Stephens

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Penelope J. Stokes has received critical acclaim for her many novels, which include The Blue Bottle Club (K0002). The richness of her stories and characters has attracted millions of fans. The Wishing Jar is a moving portrait of three generations of women struggling against heartbreak and adversity to find strength and peace. Narrator Linda Stephens highlights its gentle message of hope.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateSep 16, 2011
    ISBN9781461812463
    The Wishing Jar

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    • 4/5
      Interesting and lite. Good storyline and a eye opening ending. Sometimes we just enjoy the simple things in life... or do we?