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What the Silent Say

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Emerson Ford
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Ratings
Book
46
Narrator
24
Release Date
January 29, 2025
Duration
11 hours 13 minutes
Summary
Inspired by a remarkable true story and brought to life in cinematic detail, an unforgettable tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Florence, South Carolina 1944: Lieutenant Raymond Sellers bids farewell to his brother Jimmie, the weight of what lies ahead hanging heavy in the air. The brothers have always been inseparable—Raymond, the steady protector, Jimmie, the wild-hearted dreamer. But as Raymond embraces his pregnant wife Evelyn one last time, war is about to test the bonds of family in ways they never imagined.

As a summer storm shakes the windows, Evelyn brings her baby into a world at war. Across the vast Pacific theater, Raymond leads his men through brutal combat while Jimmie fights in the skies. One battle forces Raymond to choose between the family he promised to protect and the brothers he swore to never leave behind.

Eighteen years later, a daughter finds a cache of letters in her father's desk and is shocked to find that some acts of courage echo across generations.

From the flowering dogwoods of South Carolina to the chilling trenches of Okinawa, What the Silent Say reminds us that even in our darkest hours, the human spirit has the capacity to endure. If you love anything by Kristin Hannah, Amy Harmon, or were moved by Band of Brothers, this book is a must-read.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Marla H. Sep 2025

Could not stop listening! Wonderful heartwarming, bittersweet story.

Profile Avatar Mollie S. Sep 2025

Listening to this book is a must, especially if you love historical fiction. This one pulled at the heart strings more than one time. I was on a walk while listening to the last 2 hours and trying to keep the tears back. My review on the narrator is a 4 bc the main character is from the south and there were several spots where the narrator’s accent for him (the main character) sounded like someone from the Bronx.

Profile Avatar Natalie S. Jan 2026

Such a heartwarming story through times we can’t even image. Love, loss and life!! Love endures forever with the heart filled with love.

Profile Avatar Veronica D. Dec 2025

I absolutely loved this story. I couldn’t wait to get back to listening to it. The author sounded amazing. Highly recommend listening to this

Profile Avatar Jill S. Nov 2025

Was a good war story

Profile Avatar Claudia M. Nov 2025

I loved this book. It captured my attention throughout the story until the end. I loved how it focused on all the characters and what they were going through and feeling. You really get to know and care for them. Such a beautiful love story.

Profile Avatar Judy Oct 2025

Excellent storyline, strong characters and emotional love story. Really enjoyed the ending.

Profile Avatar Tom B. Oct 2025

A story that has a story very believable about war time life. great listen

Profile Avatar Erin M. Oct 2025

Really good. Narration good. Nice timepiece book

Profile Avatar SDav612 Oct 2025

This is a good book. Makes you worry about some poor people and especially the children. This child grew up to be way above expectations

Profile Avatar Jack B. Oct 2025

Hard to overcome an implausible plot and cardboard characters. Each piece fit the puzzle. Predictable.

Profile Avatar Amy H. Oct 2025

beautiful story

What the Silent Say

What the Silent Say

Author: Emerson Ford
Read by: Stephanie Einstein
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