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Annie On My Mind

By: Nancy Garden
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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Publisher's summary

This groundbreaking book, first published in 1982, is the story of two teenage girls whose friendship blossoms into love and who, despite pressures from family and school that threaten their relationship, promise to be true to each other and their feelings.
©2007 Nancy Garden (P)2008 Listening Library

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Excellent

I love this book. It starts as a beautiful love story about two girls falling in love. The second half of this love story explodes.

In today's society gays &lesbians hardly raise an eyebrow. But 25 years ago, when this story take place, homophobia was alive & powerful. This story touch my heart.

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What a great stort

I remember my own coming out story, in the 80s was hard and lonely. This is such a realization of how people were so cruel, and what we now call bigots, exaggerating truth for a dramatic lie. hysteria spread and the nation went yo war... just so we could have the right yo love who we want to love, just so we can be who we truly are.
Liza reacted like many of us did at one point in our lives. afraid to be honest. because the world around her was scary and lonely. In my own life school was much different. I was the only Hispanic in an all white school... then because of the girl I had a crush on turned our to be like Sally... I was outed before I truly knew what it mean to be Gay. I didn't have understanding adults. although I knew two of my teachers we in fact Gay men. but never had the nerve to speak to them.
I like many young teens. tried to fall into the norm. even though my thoughts were I should of been born a boy. .. I really much rather be kissing a girl . I like Liza found my courage to be who I really wanted to be. but not be for looking my first true love.
This book was so inspiring raw. It brought out many hidden emotions I forgot I had. memories I haven't thought about in over 20 +years. This book should be read by all young and old.
reminding us all we are stronger together.

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What a relief that we're making progress

It was nice listening to the interview with the author at the end and realizing that we really have made progress with at least awareness, although the awkward teen years never change and I'm sure are made even more so with a GLBTQ epiphany. I'm not gay myself, but I grew up in a pretty progressive household (I did not appreciate this at the time, but only later realized that not everyone's mother's dear friend lived with her partner, not everyone has the opportunity to experience drag clubs as a teenager, and that Madison, Wisconsin is a special place). Sensitive and very well done as a coming of age novel for anyone.

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Exceptional

Would you consider the audio edition of Annie On My Mind to be better than the print version?

Never read the print version but absolutely loved the audio version

Who was your favorite character and why?

Annie-She had this confidence in the love she felt for Liza, she knew they were meant for each other, while at times it seems Liza had doubts, Annie never did.

Which character – as performed by Rebecca Lowman – was your favorite?

Annie, the voice she used for Annie was so soothing, so calm so relaxed, so mature for 17, so real.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How love can conquer all, no-matter the obstacles we face to over-come them, especially in this world that we live in. Always having to fight to be free to be who we are.

Any additional comments?

The Greek methodology that was used did alot for me, it helped me to understand to certain extent how powerful ones thoughts are, especially when we search our souls and allow ourselves to believe. Annie on my mind opened my eyes to a lot of things, and has helped me to grow stronger as a lesbian.

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Loved it!

Would you listen to Annie On My Mind again? Why?

Yes. It's just such a compelling, heartfelt story. Probably one I will make a yearly "read."

Any additional comments?

Other than a vaguely familiar sounding title, I didn't know anything about "Annie on my Mind." I bought it on a whim in an Audible sale purchase sweep. I finished the audiobook in under 3 days. Annie and Liza read like people I knew. I was invested in their story. Highly recommend this audio book.

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Simple, beautiful, brilliant.

What made the experience of listening to Annie On My Mind the most enjoyable?

How the narrator's voice perfectly matched the feel of the story (whether this makes sense to you or not, both evoked the feeling of softness/delicacy.)

What was one of the most memorable moments of Annie On My Mind?

The relationship between Lisa and Annie, so most of the book ha.

What about Rebecca Lowman’s performance did you like?

EVERYTHING. I especially liked how different she made the voices of the various characters and how they all felt fitting.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I can't listen to books in one sitting, I get easily distracted. But this book made me want to pay attention and enjoy every moment of it.

Any additional comments?

What a beautiful story. This may have been written in 1982 but it's relevant to this day, and it's certainly a necessary story for people (especially those just starting to figure things out, whether they are teens or not) in the LGBTQAI+ community.

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Truly normal so, wonderful love story like others.

I really thank the author,Nancy Garden who wanted to share the true meaning of love between two same genders. This book encouraged me to open my mind wider. Her interview was also impressive.
Thanks.
I hope you will also enjoy too.

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Clearly Dated, But a Nice Story Regardless

What made the experience of listening to Annie On My Mind the most enjoyable?

The story, as a whole, is quite enjoyable (though clearly dated). There are certainly struggles and conflict but the book doesn't read like some other LGBT books that are so tragic and violent--that they made me concerned for the youth reading them. This book has some hope and a potential for a happy ending in a way that some others certainly didn't. For me, that was one of the most enjoyable.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Some of the dialogue felt really inauthentic and forced so I wish that would have been a bit better (or maybe it was just so predictable). I actually cringed a few times during conversations because it just felt that awkward to me--though this could absolutely be a result of the book being over 30 years old.

There were also a few actual story details that I didn't love--I didn't like how things played out with various things at Foster (trying not to give spoilers).

Which character – as performed by Rebecca Lowman – was your favorite?

Liza is the most obvious answer. Generally speaking, I enjoyed Rebecca's story telling--not my favorite but it was certainly good and none of the voices were really bothersome.

Any additional comments?

Although dated, I really felt I had to read such a pioneering book for this genre!

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Would you listen to Annie On My Mind again? Why?

This story really took me back to when I was 17 and unsure of myself. I appreciated how honest the author made the characters feelings. It was refreshing to see a not over-the-top representation of teenage love. To the girls, there was no sense of politics, or huge statements, they just loved each other. This is a must read if you are looking for a "feel good" romance story. It's a bonus to me that they are two women.

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A teenaged love story, first and for most.

This is a love story about two seventeen year olds falling in love in the 80s. It just happens that they are both girls. The story is a classic romance that is a little bit predictable, but beautifully written nonetheless. Well worth a read/listen, and perfect for any teens out there that are questioning there sexuality.

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