The Moments Between Dreams
Judith F. Brenner
A story of hope, courage, and perseverance
Carol misses red flags about Joe’s need for control before she marries him, dashing her dreams for herself and her family. Trouble escalates after their daughter Ellie is paralyzed by the polio virus and Joe returns from WWII. Carol realizes how brutal waking life can be, and she conceals bruises and protects her children the best she can.
The Moments Between Dreams is a captivating story of a 1940s housewife who conforms to the rulebook of society until Joe pushes her too far. His constant intimidation shrinks Carol’s confidence while she tries to boost Ellie’s. Church-going neighbors in Carol’s tight-knit Polish community are complacent, but Sam, a handsome reporter, stirs up Carol’s zest for life. Despite impossible circumstances, Carol plans a secret escape. Along a risky path, she empowers her daughter to know no limits and teaches her son to stop the cycle of violence and gender discrimination.
Duration - 10h 43m.
Author - Judith F. Brenner.
Narrator - Lisa Bozek.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Judith F. Brenner ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A story of hope, courage, and perseverance Carol misses red flags about Joe’s need for control before she marries him, dashing her dreams for herself and her family. Trouble escalates after their daughter Ellie is paralyzed by the polio virus and Joe returns from WWII. Carol realizes how brutal waking life can be, and she conceals bruises and protects her children the best she can. The Moments Between Dreams is a captivating story of a 1940s housewife who conforms to the rulebook of society until Joe pushes her too far. His constant intimidation shrinks Carol’s confidence while she tries to boost Ellie’s. Church-going neighbors in Carol’s tight-knit Polish community are complacent, but Sam, a handsome reporter, stirs up Carol’s zest for life. Despite impossible circumstances, Carol plans a secret escape. Along a risky path, she empowers her daughter to know no limits and teaches her son to stop the cycle of violence and gender discrimination. Duration - 10h 43m. Author - Judith F. Brenner. Narrator - Lisa Bozek. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Judith F. Brenner ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Dedication Poem
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 1: Summer 1943
Duration:00:54:44
Chapter 2: January 1944
Duration:00:27:29
Chapter 3: Spring 1944
Duration:00:47:25
Chapter 4: Summer 1944
Duration:00:38:32
Chapter 5: 1945
Duration:00:30:05
Chapter 6: January 1946
Duration:00:19:23
Chapter 7: 1947
Duration:00:16:34
Chapter 8: 1948
Duration:00:14:28
Chapter 9: 1951
Duration:00:16:53
Chapter 10: 1952
Duration:00:30:10
Chapter 11: Spring 1954
Duration:00:18:44
Chapter 12
Duration:00:17:04
Chapter 13: Summer 1955
Duration:00:07:50
Chapter 14
Duration:00:08:15
Chapter 15: September 1955
Duration:00:17:43
Chapter 16
Duration:00:16:17
Chapter 17: Day 2 in Hiding
Duration:00:20:47
Chapter 18: Week 2 in Hiding
Duration:00:26:11
Chapter 19: October 1955
Duration:00:25:20
Chapter 20: November 1955
Duration:00:19:58
Chapter 21: December 1955
Duration:00:20:23
Chapter 22
Duration:01:15:12
Chapter 23: 1956
Duration:00:24:38
Chapter 24: Summer 1956
Duration:00:15:27
Chapter 25: Fall 1956
Duration:00:07:41
Chapter 26: December 1956
Duration:00:09:32
Chapter 27: 1957 Ending+ Poem
Duration:00:12:01
Resources: Hotlines
Duration:00:03:38
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:39