And Both Were Young

By: Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee

Flip doesn't think shell ever fit in at the Swiss boarding school. Besides being homesick for her father and Connecticut, she isn't sophisticated like the other girls, and discussions about boys leave her tongue-tied. Her happiest times are spent apart from the others, sketching or wandering in the mountains.



But the day she's out walking alone and meets a French boy, Paul, things change for Flip. As their relationship grows, so does her self-confidence. Despite her newfound happiness, there are times when Paul seems a stranger to her. And since dating is forbidden except to seniors, their romance must remain a secret. With so many new feelings and obstacles to overcome in her present, can Flip help Paul to confront his troubled past and find a future?

Drawn into the story

Loved it! Yes, I would recommend this book for those who needs to believe in themselves .

Wonderful

I listened to this book because I love L’Engle’s work only to find that it connects to my fascination with books about Holocaust survivors and their experiences.

A realistic story after WWII for two Yong ones

This Holocaust story gives us of today a window into the aftermath for the young and the countries and people of the time. We should not forget there pain!

Rare gem

I first discovered this book when I was about Flip's age in the school library and have deeply loved it since. Over the last couple decades since then I have re-read it a few times and still have markers in my copy of my favorite parts as a girl. It is beautiful and a flowing, intriguing, intricate, and thoughtful story. My favorite nostalgic book, full of heart and soul!

A long time favorite

Would you consider the audio edition of And Both Were Young to be better than the print version?

Absolutely! The reader really brings the story to life!

What was one of the most memorable moments of And Both Were Young?

Christmas at school.

Have you listened to any of Ann Marie Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, not yet.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It brought back very vivid memories

Any additional comments?

I must have read this book 20 times when I was in junior high school!