BECOMING

Susan Kidd, abused by her husband and desperate for a new life, escapes from her home in Louisiana with her son, changes their names and tries to start over again. Catherine Lanigan weaves this tale of discovering personal identity and inner strength, creating a story of success in Susan's triumph over battered wife syndrome. Fields's performance captivates the listener, reflecting the drama of escape and survival, and expressing the difficult task of becoming a whole person, strong in one's own convictions and self-worth. M.B.K. © AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/MAR 00]