This Telling

In Cheryl Strayed's poignant short story "This Telling," a genealogy test prompts Geraldine Waters to reflect on the dual narratives of her life—the one she has lived and the version she has shared with others. Sent away to an unwed mothers’ home in 1964, Geraldine gave up her newborn for adoption, and decades later, she embarks on a journey to reconcile her past, grieve her losses, and uncover the fate of what she left behind. This story is part of the "Out of Line" collection, which features empowering tales of women’s experiences. Audible narration by Kristen Bell adds a captivating dimension to this introspective work.