By Accident

A Memoir of Letting Go

By: Joanne Greene

Narrated by: Joanne Greene

Joanne Greene grew up in Boston during the 1960s and ’70s, a turning point for women in the United States. Doors were opening wider, and Joanne walked through as many as she could. As a young woman, she dove headfirst into San Francisco radio and television, and went on to host and produce award-winning feminist and other timely features and talk shows for decades. Throughout, she worked at having a great marriage and being an exemplary parent. But underlying her high-achieving life was a sometimes-destructive need for control.

Vulnerability and dependency were okay...for other people. Joanne’s value was tied to how in charge, how together, and how productive she was. Then she suffered a traumatic accident—and it set her on a journey of discovery that taught her true power came in the still moments, the moments when she not only loosened her grip but even allowed herself to crack. In fragility, Joanne found, there was beauty—and possibility, too.

By Accident is a story about discovering that control is a seductive illusion and how letting go of the need for it can reveal great strength and lead us to even firmer ground.

©2023 Joanne Greene (P)2023 Joanne Greene

A compelling journey of recovery, love, & support

A beautifully written and narrated journey of life’s experiences through the lens of an accident. It reminds us of the importance of reflecting on our experiences to find opportunities for growth and changing our perspectives. - KJM

An incredible journey of resilience

I couldn’t stop listening! I laughed, I cried, I prayed, I held my breath! How can one person endure so much tragedy and loss. The author kept me on the edge of my seat as she navigates her story of resilience to the unimaginable. This story is well written and performed beautifully. Joanne is a master story teller and an inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity. A wonderful uplifting read!

A storyteller from radio with a wonderful voice

I've been to book readings where Ms. Greene captivates an audience of many with her life's tale. But listening to it all by myself was an even greater pleasure. Because of her unique radio voice, it was like listening to her come out of my stereo, or through my headphones. In parts I felt like a child being told a story at night. I understand she has a podcast, so I guess I'll have to go hear her there --- until her next book that is!

Inspiring and heart felt

I love a book that moves me, inspires me and educates me. And By Accident does all of that and more. The author does an excellent narration of her work. It was difficult for me to stop listening for the sake of sleep. Well done!

No Accident

It's no accident that By Accident is as well-written and performed as it is. Author Joanne Greene has years of experience in both, developing the expertise that draws us into this memoir, the center of gravity of which is a horrendous automobile accident that she survives and that serves as a lens through which she views key experiences in her life. As readers, we can all take meaning from what she writes.