The Trip of a Lifetime
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The Trip of a Lifetime
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Narrated by:
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Ulli Birvé
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By:
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Monica McInerney
About this listen
A big, bold, beautiful story about the light and dark times of life from best-selling author Monica McInerney.
'I always thought memories were unchangeable. Set in stone, shaped by the years. But there are always others too, ones you haven't let yourself remember....'
The wilful and eccentric Lola Quinlan is off on the trip of a lifetime, taking her beloved granddaughter and great-granddaughter with her. More than 60 years after emigrating to Australia, she's keeping a secret promise to return to her Irish homeland. But as she embarks on her journey, the flamboyant Lola is still hiding the hurtful reasons she left Ireland in the first place. What - and who - will be waiting for her on the other side of the world?
The Trip of a Lifetime is a big, bold, beautiful book about the light and dark times of life, and all the wonders in between. Moving from the Clare Valley of South Australia to the lush Irish countryside, this is a delightful, emotional story about a colourful and huge-hearted family that you'll want to call your own.
©2017 Monica McInerney (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing Pty LtdCritic Reviews
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- Tracey Chambers
- 12-08-2018
Monica at her best beatifully written
Once again a story that has entwined the lovely Clare Valley with thr enchantment of the Irish countryside.
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- 1fun
- 18-01-2023
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A lovely easy listening story well narrated. Always enjoy Monica’s stories which are descriptive and have good story lines.
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- Leanne Mantle
- 28-02-2022
love all Monica's books
I just love all of Monica's books.
I really feel like I am there with all the characters.
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- Tanya Seeto
- 26-08-2017
Terrible Irish accent
I've read Monica McInerney books so many times and they're so lively but the narrator sounds like she's reading an encyclopaedia. I'm struggling to finish this book it is so dull. The Irish accent is rubbish too.
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- F
- 09-07-2023
Monica is amazing as always
I’m a big fan and was impressed by the quality of the narration! Love it!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-2019
Engaging family secrets
I loved the continuation of Lola's secret in this book but it was a mistake listening to it straight after. Having listened to the narrator 's animated interpretation of Lola,s character in Lola's secret it was completely disapointing in this sequel- particularly as her accent went between irish and Welsh. I felt the narrators voice could put you to sleep rather than engage the reader.
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- Christina Artini
- 17-07-2019
Proud South Australian
Everyone should be lucky enough to have a Lola in their life. Strong, loving, dependable and...funky!
I loved this book, but love all of Monica’s books.
Make sure you read ‘The Alphabet Sisters’ BEFORE reading this book. The story carries on from that one.
xxChristina
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- gina saunders
- 17-04-2020
what a lovely story
well worth the length, so glad it didn't finish at the spots I assumed it had. lovely story of change, ageing, family, secrets and relationships.
very close to home, thanks
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- Beverly
- 07-10-2017
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loved it. Lola is such a character. The narrator is just sooo good. realy enjoyable
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- Gill Wright
- 31-10-2017
Wonderfully enjoyable as always
Great read - heartwarming but not too sentimental, love the connections between Ireland and Australia- can’t wait for the next one 😊
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