Wayward Girls [sound recording] / Susan Wiggs.
In 1968 we meet six teens confined at the Good Shepherd-a dark and secretive institution controlled by Sisters of Charity nuns-locked away merely for being gay, pregnant, or simply unruly. Mairin- free-spirited daughter of Irish immigrants, committed to keep her safe from her stepfather. Angela-denounced for her attraction to girls, sent to the nuns for reform, but instead found herself the victim of a predator. Helen-the daughter of intellectuals detained in Communist China, she saw her "temporary" stay at the Good Shepherd stretch into years. Odessa-caught up in a police dragnet over a racial incident, she found the physical and mental toughness to endure her sentence. Denise-sentenced for brawling in a foster home, she dared to dream of a better life. Janice-deeply insecure, she couldn't decide where her loyalty lay-except when it came to her friend Kay, who would never outgrow her childlike dependency. Sister Bernadette-rescued from a dreadful childhood, she owed her loyalty to the Sisters of Charity even as her conscience weighed on her. Wayward Girls is a haunting but thrilling tale of hope, solidarity, and the enduring strength of young women who find the courage to break free and find redemption...and justice.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063118317
- Physical Description: 11 sound discs (13 hr., 45 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: New York : Harper Audio, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Compact discs. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Susan Wiggs, Jane Oppenheimer, Cynthia Farrell. |
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| Genre: | Audiobooks. Fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 3 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | AUDB WIG 11CD (Text) | 3022910139715530229101397155 | Adult New Audiobook | In process | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | CDBOOK WIGGS (Text) | 39493110150119 | Adult Audiobook | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | NWLAB (Text) | WAYNE23726691396108 | Adult Audiobook | On order | - |
Summary:
In 1968 we meet six teens confined at the Good Shepherd-a dark and secretive institution controlled by Sisters of Charity nuns-locked away merely for being gay, pregnant, or simply unruly. Mairin- free-spirited daughter of Irish immigrants, committed to keep her safe from her stepfather. Angela-denounced for her attraction to girls, sent to the nuns for reform, but instead found herself the victim of a predator. Helen-the daughter of intellectuals detained in Communist China, she saw her "temporary" stay at the Good Shepherd stretch into years. Odessa-caught up in a police dragnet over a racial incident, she found the physical and mental toughness to endure her sentence. Denise-sentenced for brawling in a foster home, she dared to dream of a better life. Janice-deeply insecure, she couldn't decide where her loyalty lay-except when it came to her friend Kay, who would never outgrow her childlike dependency. Sister Bernadette-rescued from a dreadful childhood, she owed her loyalty to the Sisters of Charity even as her conscience weighed on her. Wayward Girls is a haunting but thrilling tale of hope, solidarity, and the enduring strength of young women who find the courage to break free and find redemption...and justice.
