Before We Died

Released: May 24, 2019
Length: 8 hrs 27 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Joan Schweighardt

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"Before We Died" is a captivating literary adventure set during the South American rubber boom, following two Irish American brothers as they leave their jobs in Hoboken to seek fortune in the rainforest. Confronted with natural dangers, external challenges, and internal struggles—including complex feelings for the same woman—the brothers face a series of psychological battles in the treacherous depths of the Brazilian jungle. The novel explores themes of ambition, resilience, and human weakness amidst a fascinating historical backdrop.

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