Emily and Einstein

A Novel of Second Chances

By: Linda Francis Lee

Narrated by: Dan John Miller, Cassandra Campbell

He was a man who didn’t deserve a second chance... but he needed one. Emily and her husband, Sandy Portman, seemed to live a gracious if busy life in an old-world, Upper West Side apartment in the famous Dakota building. But one night on the way to meet Emily, Sandy dies in a tragic accident. The funeral isn't even over before Emily learns she is on the verge of being evicted from their apartment. But worse than the possibility of losing her home, Emily is stunned when she discovers that her marriage was made up of lies.

Suddenly, Emily is forced on a journey to find out who her husband really was... all the while feeling that somehow he isn't really gone. And what if he isn't?

Angry, hurt, and sometimes betrayed by loving memories of the man she lost, Emily finds comfort in a scruffy dog named Einstein. But is Einstein's seemingly odd determination that she save herself enough to make Emily confront her own past? Can he help her find a future - even after she meets a new man?

©2011 Linda Francis Lee (P)2011 Tantor

Fun summer read

I enjoyed this quirky little book...I found it to be "It's a Wonderful Life" meets "The Art of Racing in the Rain." The narrators are fantastic.

A Gift for the heart!

This book is funny, clever, insightful, and filled with nuggets that make you think and warm your heart. I did not want this book to end. I wanted to be a part of Emily's life. I am still smiling!!

Loved this book :)

I absolutely loved every minute of this book...:) Linda Francis Lee is 3 for 3, so far I have enjoyed all of her books on Audible.

Smart and entertaining- so fun!

What did you like best about this story?

A great insight into dysfunctional relationships in a fun way.

What does Dan John Miller and Cassandra Campbell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Two voices, two points of view of the same experiences that sometimes have no relationship to each other.

Any additional comments?

This was just a fun book to listen to. The narration was excellent, good solid story with an interesting twist. You may question your relationship with your own pet.

Quirky plot, in-depth writing

I like this novel for its quirky plot and in-depth character analysis. Humor balances sentimentality. As entertaining as it is challenging.