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Accidentally Brave

By: Maddie Corman
Narrated by: Maddie Corman
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Summary

The unimaginable hits the home of Maddie Corman. She’s left wondering, now what? Maddie candidly shares her deeply personal story of growth and healing through turmoil that could have easily destroyed her marriage and family. Maddie explains what happens when her husband’s long kept secret is revealed.

In this unflinchingly honest one-woman play, Maddie tells an inspiring true story about discovering a new normal when everything she thought she knew came undone. With raw vulnerability and unexpected humor, actress and playwright Maddie Corman delivers her story of perseverance and hope when the unthinkable tests her marriage, family, and values.

Originally Produced live by Daryl Roth
Original Theatrical Sound Design by Bart Fasbender
Original Music composed by Claire Wellin

Note: Accidentally Brave includes explicit language and discussion of adult themes. Discretion is advised.

©2019 AO Media (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC

©2019 Maddie Corman (P)2019 AO Media LLC
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Amazing

This book is inspirational. For anyone who is going through trauma - you should listen to this.

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Amazing

I hardly ever leave reviews. Moving and tremendously honest and courageous. I am inspired to be a better person by Maddie.

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Wow!

I listened to this whilst pottering in my kitchen on a Saturday afternoon when I was waiting for my next credit.
It wasn’t what I was expecting… it was so authentic, Raw and honest… funny in places, sad in others but overall really inspiring.

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This is absolutely essential

challenging, yes

uncomfortable, yes

gut churning, yes

essential, absolutely

don't miss this

seriously

just listen

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Unbelievably raw!

Shocking, heartbreaking and so sad (for Maddie and her children)
How someone can be so strong after deceit and trauma ripped through their family! She is an inspiration and a great role model!
Really puts life into perspective and how we need to be kind to others… you don’t know what someone is going through!

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Raw, painful, insightful

The performance is amazing, the storyline so raw and painful, yet so captivating and insightful. A must read to ALL parents in the world!!

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Not just brave (accidentally or not) but brilliantly written and performed

I didn’t know Maddie Corman’s real life story before I listened to this and at first I thought it was a really excellent piece of audio drama. But then of course I realised that this is true. And about her. And I listened again, this time with my husband… and she had us laughing and then pausing and shaking our heads moved for her and her children and yes her husband, then swearing (on her behalf) and then laughing again. Truly brilliant. And, yes, brave.

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Brave woman’s story

I think it was very brave of Maddie to open up about the trauma and the tragedy. But I find it hard to accept child abuser that her husband is. It is not ok. There’s nothing to accept and nothing to sympathise with. Not sure if I liked the book. I wouldn’t listen to it again.

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Raw, beautiful, funny and true

Raw, beautiful, funny and true. Absolutely stunning in the way it deals with the emotional detail .

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She was real to herself.

I absolutely devoured this in one sitting!!!

I loved how raw and how human this all was. How human she was. The release of anger and hurt and confusion and tears and so so much more without the blame or shame was so so so authentic to bear witness to.

She came across as someone who was willing to be and feel herself for what was coming up rather than suppressing and compartmentalising. She showed up as a human being who was hurt and put through something really tough and hard - which is really hard to do when we tend to run away and compartmentalise or intellectualise our way out of things.

She was true to her emotions and her feelings. She was real with herself. And I’m really glad I came across this as I’m learning how to be authentic with myself too.

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