All the Pretty Things

The Story of a Southern Girl Who Went Through Fire to Find Her Way Home

By: Edie Wadsworth

Narrated by: Lisa Larson

Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

"I don't know how old I was the night the trailer burned down or if the rumor was true that Daddy was the one who set it on fire."

For a long time, Edie thought she had escaped. It started in an Appalachian trailer park, where a young girl dreamed of becoming a doctor. But every day Edie woke up to her reality: a poverty-stricken world full of alcohol and violence, where getting out seemed impossible. She taught herself to drive a stick shift truck at 12 years old so she could get her drunk daddy home from the bar. She spent Saturdays at Brushy Mountain prison visiting her incarcerated cousin. She watched adults eat while her stomach gnawed, and then there was the torching of the family trailer, where she dug through the ashes to try to salvage her most prized possession: her Tammy Wynette album. And at the center of it all was her charismatic daddy. She never knew when he would show up, but when he did he was usually drunk; she learned the hard way that she couldn't count on him to protect her. So she told herself it didn't matter. All she wanted was to make him proud.

Against all odds Edie "made doctor", achieving everything that had once seemed beyond her reach. Only it was too late, because her daddy died a year before she graduated medical school. She split the cost of his funeral with her sister. When her past finally caught up with her, it was all too much, so she did what her daddy would have done: She set it all on fire. It would take her whole life burning down once again for Edie to be finally able to face the truth about herself, her family, and her relationship with God.

Listeners of The Glass Castle will treasure this refreshing and raw redemption story, a memoir for anyone who has ever hungered for home, forgiveness, and the safe embrace of a father's love.

©2016 eChristian (P)2016 eChristian

Soul resonating

I loved this book, the story resonated deep, a true picture of rising from the ashes, on step at a time to love, growth and compassion for the life both given and lived.

Overcoming..,

Loved the story of this God-gifted woman. Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

Such grace

This kind of hard life story has become a trend but this author has told her story with such grace. There were horrific circumstances but she doesn’t speak with bitterness in any way. Completely inspiring 💕 and heartwarming

This book gave me goosebumps.

This beautiful story is so parallel to my life that I felt like I already knew Edie! The epilogue was so good it gave me goosebumps as I felt the Holy Spirit filling me with encouragement and assurance that He loves and cares for me as He has Edie. The narrator is wonderful and it is one of the best audio books that I have listened to. Thank you.

So tender…

My goodness. My heart shattered a million times reading this, and was then lovingly knitted back together. I love how Edie shares her story and continually points readers back to Jesus…. The true healer.

Amazing story of an incredible journey.

This story resonates with me, is helping me heal, and reminds me that we're all broken. It came along just in time. I've laughed, cried, and mourned with Edie Wadsworth through her story. And then, realized I too will come through mine with God's grace.

Couldn't stop listening

Knowing Edie somewhat personally, knowing about her past was a little relatable to mine. Edie is a beautiful, caring person! Seeing her now, and the love she has for so many, makes me feel privileged to know her.

Absolutely adore Edie

One of the best memoirs I have read! This is a powerful and dynamic story. It is honest and inspiring and it will definitely be one I will listen to again.

Glad to finally read Edie’s story...

I have been a long time follower of Edie and finally got a chance to read this book via audible. It is hard to imagine the life she had growing up especially when you see her life now. I appreciated the tender care in how she shared her story and what an important role her father and faith plays in her life. I really wanted to hear Edie’s voice as narrator, but after I got used to it Lisa did a fine job.

Amazing and motivating

This book was well written and beautiful. Unconditional love and forgiveness lies in our perpetual search for happiness! A must read!