THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS , written by Naomi Milliner, read by Dara Rosenberg

THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS is an emotional audio, well-written by Naomi Milliner and equally well-read by narrator Dara Rosenberg. It begins when seventh-grader Becky dresses for her older sister Sara’s funeral. Rosenberg leads us from “Now” to lighter “Before” chapters with Becky’s secret to “borrow” her mother’s credit card to get her beloved older brother a gift. The theme of secrets is introduced against the backdrop of an exceptionally loving Jewish family and author and narrator warmly invites listeners into their family traditions. Still belief systems make secrets bolder and tensions mount as Sara fears her rabbi father’s disapproval of dating a non-Jew and Becky tries to convince against a risky, soon to become deadly mistake. Past and present meet with Sara’s death and the consuming grief that disarms the family before they right themselves by revealing truths with tenderness. You can find out more about this book and the audio at the purchase link below.