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Testimony

Written by Anita Shreve
Narrated by Joshua Swanson
Fiction • 8 hrs and 27 mins
Unabridged • ©2009
Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award ©2009

"A fine example of how audio can occasionally transcend print..." - Library Journal

A shocking video of amateur porn plunges a prep school into turmoil, leaving faculty, families, and the tape’s student stars struggling to come to grips with its creation and aftermath. A full cast presents each chapter from the point of view of one person involved in the events of that night, either directly or by association. Every voice actor turns in a stellar performance, with exactly the right vocal tones for his or her age and perspective. A hotshot ball player betrays the barest hint of vulnerability, while his socialite mother struggles to balance remorse and resourcefulness. A local farmer fights crushing grief, while his wife gives in to guilt. A headmaster with his head in the clouds weaves all the points of view together into a story haunted by hindsight, insight, and sadness. R.L.L. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2009]