Life and Gabriella

The Story of a Woman's Courage

by

Read by Nancy Halper

English · 1916 · 16h 11m · Historical Fiction, Memoirs

4.7 (12 reviews)

Set in Richmond, Virginia and New York City at the end of the 19th century, this is the story of Gabriella Carr, a young woman who demonstrates remarkable resilience and strength of character when her husband abandons her, leaving her to earn a living for herself and her two children. - Summary by Nancy Halper

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Book I: Chapter 1: Presents a Shameless Heroine (Part 1) 25:20 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 1: Presents a Shameless Heroine (Part 2) 24:30 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 2: Poor Jane (Part 1) 31:03 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 2: Poor Jane (Part 2) 27:13 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 3: A Start in Life (Part 1) 29:15 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 3: A Start in Life (Part 2) 23:12 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 4: Mirage (Part 1) 29:04 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 4: Mirage (Part 2) 30:00 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 5: The New World (Part 1) 28:09 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 5: The New World (Part 2) 21:30 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 6: The Old Serpent (Part 1) 29:19 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 6: The Old Serpent (Part 2) 22:20 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 7: Motherhood (Part 1) 31:18 Read by Nancy Halper
Book I: Chapter 7: Motherhood (Part 2) 28:14 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 1: Disenchantment (Part 1) 28:20 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 1: Disenchantment (Part 2) 23:38 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 2: A Second Start in Life (Part 1) 34:14 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 2: A Second Start in Life (Part 2) 27:16 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 3: Work (Part 1) 25:22 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 3: Work (Part 2) 23:10 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 4: The Dream and the Years (Part 1) 31:01 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 4: The Dream and the Years (Part 2) 26:45 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 5: Success (Part 1) 32:01 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 5: Success (Part 2) 37:51 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 6: Discoveries (Part 1) 34:33 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 6: Discoveries (Part 2) 35:57 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 7: Readjustments (Part 1) 38:08 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 7: Readjustments (Part 2) 32:31 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 8: The Test (Part 1) 28:38 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 8: The Test (Part 2) 29:01 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 9: The Past (Part 1) 23:54 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 9: The Past (Part 2) 22:47 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 10: Dream and the Reality (Part 1) 22:09 Read by Nancy Halper
Book II: Chapter 10: Dream and the Reality (Part 2) 34:05 Read by Nancy Halper

Reviews

Memorable Heroine


(5 stars)

Life and Gabriella started a bit slowly for me, but the more I read, the more I came to appreciate Gabriella's character. This was one of the best Librivox books of the many I've listened to that I had previously not heard of. As always, Nancy Halper gave great narration.