MY NOTORIOUS LIFE

From the start of this fictionalized story of Axie Muldoon, a nineteenth-century abortionist, Terry Donnelly’s narration is filled with spirit and fervor. The edgy punch in her voice fits Muldoon, a young woman who takes on the burden of finding her long lost siblings, building a controversial yet thriving business, and learning to balance private and public life in America during the late 1800s. Donnelly’s urgency, even when conveying joyful moments, keeps this novel moving. Her Irish accent and tones of confidence, anxiety, and, often, distrust towards others painfully explore the character’s battle to survive not only for herself but also for her family. Listening to this audiobook, one enters Axie’s world. T.E.C. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2014]