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The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Robert Dugoni
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s coming-of-age story is, according to Booklist, “a novel that, if it doesn’t cross entirely over into John Irving territory, certainly nestles in close to the border.”
Sam Hill always saw the world through different eyes. Born with red pupils, he was called “Devil Boy” or Sam “Hell” by his classmates; “God’s will” is what his mother called his ocular albinism. Her words were of little comfort, but Sam persevered, buoyed by his mother’s devout faith, his father’s practical wisdom, and his two other misfit friends.
Sam believed it was God who sent Ernie Cantwell, the only African American kid in his class, to be the friend he so desperately needed. And that it was God’s idea for Mickie Kennedy to storm into Our Lady of Mercy like a tornado, uprooting every rule Sam had been taught about boys and girls.
Forty years later, Sam, a small-town eye doctor, is no longer certain anything was by design - especially not the tragedy that caused him to turn his back on his friends, his hometown, and the life he’d always known. Running from the pain, eyes closed, served little purpose. Now, as he looks back on his life, Sam embarks on a journey that will take him halfway around the world. This time, his eyes are wide open - bringing into clear view what changed him, defined him, and made him so afraid, until he can finally see what truly matters.
Critic reviews
"Author Robert Dugoni narrates Sam's life journey in an earnest and steadfast voice. Hearing the story through the author's own voice lends it an intimacy that enhances it wonderfully. Sam's life is filled with love, loss, tragedy, comedy, and everything in between. Sounding mature and dark at times, Dugoni artfully breathes life into every scene of a story about living life on the right terms regardless of its ups and downs." (AudioFile)
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-06-21
Excellent story
Brilliant written. Feels real, the author narrates the book and is fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this audio book
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- Mr M A Thoburn
- 10-11-23
Loved it
Engaging story from start to finish, I shall definitely look out for other books from the same author
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-08-23
Excellent
Well written and narrated. Couldn’t put it down. Touched on difficult subjects - bullies, alcoholism, teenage sexuality
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- Bonniechica
- 19-11-23
great book about the boy with red eyes
I loved this book. the performance was great and I could really picture every character and understand every relationship they had. it was a great read.
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- Nicola Williams
- 19-03-22
A wonderful story of adversity
This was a fantastic story of little boy called Sam who had a rare eye condition and how society viewed him and mistreated him. With his mother’s incredible devotion and his father’s strength he grew up with so much love and security. Sam’s life was a bumpy one, but he had the best of friends that life could have given him to help him throughout it.
Sam’s mother was convinced her son was very special and was going to be someone incredible and indeed she was right.
This family unit was a solid bond of love and devotion right to the end and beyond.
I was incredibly sad when this story ended, as I wanted to hear further on in Sam’s life. I really wished this story took the reader to the end of Sam’s life. The author decided to end the story on a high note which was lovely.
I decided to listen to the audio version. I was a bit nervous when I found out the author was narrating this book, but he did an excellent job and the book was read with passion.
I really hope you will enjoy this heart warming book of love, hope and adversity to the difficulties faced in life.
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- Renee du Preez
- 19-06-22
Special story
What a delightful book. An easy read with a special story. The comments by author afterwards let it all make sense.
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- JC
- 25-04-23
An extraordinary story - wonderful.
What an inspiring, poignant story. Absolutely loved this with such great characters throughout. Completely different from all the other (also brilliant) books by Robert Dugoni but what a pleasant surprise Sam Hell truly is. The audio book felt all the more special knowing it was barrages by the author himself.
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- ANNE-MARIE COOK
- 13-12-20
wonderful story,
a truly brilliant piece of writing. believable characters....listened intently. thank you for the heartwarming story
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-02-21
Loved it !!
Fabulous book.... and narrator... great story line and characters... can't fault it... my fave book of 2021... so far !!
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- Mrs Mary Barton
- 07-04-22
Wow
One of the best novels I have ever read. Remarkable and touching story. I will not forget this book.
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