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Title: No Dark Valley

Author: Jamie Langston Turner

Narrator: Barbara McCulloh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-19-05

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Christy Award-winner Jamie Langston Turner pens another inspiring tale of forgiveness and redemption in this well developed novel. This emotional story delves into the complexities of family relations and religious devotion. Her grandmothers funeral brings Celia Coleman back to that small Georgia town that she swore never to step in again. As the unhappy memories envelop her, she meets Bruce Healey who has his own troubles to contend with. Together they attempt to escape their private dark valleys by opening their hearts and minds to God.

©2004 Jamie Langston Turner; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"The always-thoughtful Turner turns in another solid performance with No Dark Valley." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Members Reviews:

A Bob Jones Sermon

Overall enjoyable but I am a born again Christian and understand where all of this was coming from. I don't think many non-Christians would be able to get past all of the mini-sermons within the so-called conversations or thought lives of the characters. I felt as if I was being preached to almost the entire book. Sort of like having to listen to 50 verses of Just As I Am until someone finally goes to the alter just to get it to stop. I did like how it emphasized God's grace and the fact that ALL have sinnned , and that no sin is too great for God's grace and forgiveness.

Mind Numbing!

It was a mind numbing listen with the most uninteresting, extraneous minutiae. The characters were boring and unlikable. As hard as I tried, I could not drum up any feeling but faint distaste for the main character. This writer throws any and everything into the story. Never mind that most of the details add nothing to the storyline. It was a waste of a credit and believe me I am not an overly picky reader - I like lots of different genres. Although it felt like torture, I listened to the entire book. I'm like that - I can't waste money. But please skip over this book and go for something like "Redeeming Love "by Francine Rivers. That's a story with depth, emotion and spirituality.

Another Great Book by this Author

This book is also an incredible book. Jamie Langston Turner has a wonderful way of capturing your interest almost immediately and even though you can hardly wait to find out what is going to happen, you hate for the book to end. You won't be disappointed in this book.

A certain Style

Jamie has a certain style of writing; and you either like it or you don't. This is not my favorite book by her; but it was nice. Jamie is very "wordy" and not a lot of action. I enjoy her a lot, because I like the various twists and turns the character's thought processes take. It has quite a cute "fairy tale" ending. Of course, it's considered an "inspirational novel" in that it is guided by the teachings of Jesus and how they can shape your life. If you're ok with that, and enjoy wordy thought processes; give it a listen.

Great story

This was a great story with complex characters who deal with their past, and change with the help of God and people who love them. I connected so much with this novel that it was scary. I only wish their was a part two!

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Title: Envy, or Yiddish in America & The Pagan Rabbi

Author: Cynthia Ozick

Narrator: Ron Rifkin, Mitchell Greenberg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-05

Publisher: JCC Audio Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Isaac Kornfeld, a learned rabbi, has hanged himself in a park. His old friend pays a condolence call upon a bereaved wife. And he is shocked to find her cold, unforgiving, as she tells the story of her husband's great struggle between the flowering nymph of his passions and the book-laden old Jew of his soul.

"Envy, or Yiddish in America"

Ostrover the Story Teller is the only Yiddish writer in America whose work is regularly translated and published. Edelshtein the Poet seethes with jealousy. If he, Edelshtein, had a translator, he'd be famous too! Tongueless in America, imprisoned in Yiddish, Edelshtein plots and yearns and staggers through the snows of Manhattan, looking for a translator to save him from his fate.

Members Reviews:

Envy is one of the great American short novels

In 'Envy, or Yiddish in America' Ozick tells the story of a world, the world of those immigrant poets and writers in Yiddish who struggled to make a name in the New World and got nowhere. Against them is her main character, the one Yiddish writer who succeeds in an unbelievable way and whose works conquer America. This leading character is modeled obviously on the great I.B. Singer . In the story the other writers call him 'The Chazir ' or pig , not only because of his non- religious life style but obviously because he takes all the honors and rewards for himself. Ozick captures the language of this world, and its humor , the angry impossible humor of the Yiddish language itself. She writes with feeling of these frustrated difficult characters. This work I believe will be specially loved by writers but my guess is anyone who truly loves ' real literature' will find much pleasure in reading this work.

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Title: Lost in Rooville

Author: Ray Blackston

Narrator: Andrew Peterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-05

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Jay Jarvis is pondering commitment. But his math is getting complicated. Can he survive a trip through the Outback with his cluster of quirky friends? Or will the allure of a wild roochase spoil his perfectly-calculated plans? Ray Blackston's back with more sidesplitting humor, unconventional characters, and electrifying dialogue.

©2005 Ray Blackston; (P)2005 Oasis Audio, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"Refreshingly honest. As charming as Bridget Jones's Diary from the male point of view." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

love it!

Read all three books now, (listened to this one) and each one got more interesting. A bit over the top and unbelievable but wholesome and enjoyable!

A wounderful adventure!

Great read! Another nice clean adventurous story by Ray Blackston. A nice combination of relationships and faith. I did not want to stop listening!

Another great from Ray Blackston

The third in the series, I couldn't wait to listen to Lost in Rooville. I wasn't disappointed! The characters are so vivid I feel like I know them. There couldn't be a better choice for narrater. Andrew Peterson has read all three and he does and awesome job.

Warning - this is a book for

I didn't realise this was a "Young Christians" book, and almost didn't finish it. I guess I'm glad I did ... but I can't recommend it to the general reading public.

Doesn't disappoint!

If you could sum up Lost in Rooville in three words, what would they be?

Fun, enjoyable, entertaining.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lost in Rooville?

I couldn't believe all they went through! It makes you grateful!

What about Andrew Petersons performance did you like?

Very talented!

Any additional comments?

I like all of ray blackston's books!

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Title: So Shall We Stand

Author: Elyse Larson

Narrator: Vanessa Benjamin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-05

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Nella Killian, widowed when her husband's plane was shot down during the London blitz, returns home to Wales determined to build a normal life for her young daughter. But when she inadvertently uncovers evidence that raises questions about the death of a young American soldier, Nella becomes the enemy's next target.

Peggy Jones is like a sister to Nella, having been raised with Nella's family. When she comes to Nella's aid, Peggy finds herself entangled in the same dark web of danger. To whom can they turn for help when it seems that everyone is harboring deadly secrets? Can their faith surmount even the horrors of a diabolical plot?

Members Reviews:

Loved it!

This book is part of a series celebrating women during WW II. The books have exciting plots (including many subplots) and well developed characters you can't help but get attached to. I definitely recommend reading the series in order. While each book can stand on its own, reading them in order helps you understand the characters and their motivations better. The narrator does a great job conveying the different characters and situations. I strongly recommend this entire series to anyone interested in historical fiction or strong women characters!

Boring

Title says it all

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Title: At the Scent of Water

Author: Linda Nichols

Narrator: James Jenner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-05

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Best-selling author Linda Nichols has created a tale of loss and longing that will move the hearts of all listeners. Narrator James Jenner's heartfelt performance highlights each prayer and cry for strength.

Members Reviews:

At the Scent of Water

I gladly submit a review for this book. I loved this story and the characters. I have to say I cried some cleansing tears. I was caught up in the first words and willingly followed along to the last. I'm sure reading the book would have touched me but the narrator made it even better.

Thank you Linda. Can't wait til the next book.

One of my audible favorites

This is one of the best books of adult Christian fiction I've read in many years. After I read/inhaled it the first time, I bought this audio version and over the past few years have listened to it twice. The writing is rich and the narration a great fit.

I live near the area where the story is supposed to have taken place. Linda Nichols captured the setting truly and beautifully.

Great story of love, loss and faith

I loved the story and plot. The only think I didn't like about the audiobook was that I could hear the narrator make funny noises, like snatching his mouth or something. It almost sounded like his dentures were coming loose. (I have no idea if he wear dentures)

Too much "fluff" but overall a good story

This was a good story, but the author got caught up in too many details and wandering around a bit. She could have left out a couple of hours of listening time and it would have been better. I love long books, but get bored when the story rambles.

very gloomy & depressing

This moody book is a tapestry (nay, wet blanket) woven of grief, gloom and gospel. I could only take 3 hours of it before quitting. I'm hoping it has an uplifting ending - but I'll never know.

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Title: Soul Tracker

Author: Bill Myers

Narrator: Bill Myers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 03-28-05

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Despite Gita's warnings, David uses the organization's computer to try and reach his daughter, but what he discovers are dark secrets others will do anything to keep hidden. A gut-twisting game of cat and mouse ensues, both on earth and beyond the grave, as David and Gita fight to find the truth and stay alive...until they come face-to-face with the ultimate Reality.

Members Reviews:

Great Read!

Another great Christian fiction. The author explores new technology, and scary future possibilities. Very intriguing. Couldn't put it down. Religion was not the focus, just a reality in the character's lives. Well done. Wish it could have been longer.

technology meets the afterlife

What happens when we try to use technology to share the experience of someone who dies and "crosses over"? This aspect involves some interesting imagery, but the story is really more of a suspense about uncovering a scandal involving killing people and using their body parts in transplants. Also involved and addressed heavily are issues of love, truth, and forgiveness. All in all, it is a pretty good book...

Phenominon book

this book is good, especially with the other three. They almost have to be read or listened to in order to get the full meaning of each book. But very good, this book made me want to hurry to the next book, so I wouldn't miss anything.

Preachy, Preachy, Preachy

Way too much preachiness. The characters had to repeat almost every statement...sometimes with slight stutters. That little artifice grew old fast. The Hero came across as "namby-pamby" rather than sensitive and loving. I really felt kind of sorry for his son. Poor whiney kid needed his dad and was consistently ignored throughout. He'll probably grow up to be a seriel killer. Gita was incredibly naive and unbelievable. The author ineptly diguised the sermons that flowed unending from her lips as "truth". The book could have been very interesting had the author not kept continuously beating me about the head and shoulders with the metaphoric religious angle iron. Overall a ho-hum listen.

Not so much, really.

I found the description very misleading, as this turned out to be not much more than a Christian parable. Once I looked at his other books, I probably could have guessed that, though. Aside from flatly drawn characters that border on genuinely stupid, he also has a bit of a pronoun problem: "He walked up to a door. He wiped his face and opened it." If you want a "Ain't God great?" story, go ahead and listen, but "gut-wrenching"? Not so much.

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Title: Jesus Is Here

Author: Charles M. Sheldon

Narrator: Adams Morgan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-04

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Years ago, members of the First Church of Raymond pledged to consider "What would Jesus do?" before taking any action, however large or small. Now, the Reverend Henry Maxwell and his congregation find themselves delving even deeper into the Christian life by experiencing the very presence of Jesus in their midst.

Jesus Is Here is a challenging, thought-provoking story, a reminder that the story of Jesus did not end on a cross two millennia ago but continues today. Join the church members of Raymond as they learn that Jesus is alive, here and now.

Members Reviews:

Interesting, but written from another period

I did not find this book had the pacing or interest holding ability that In His Steps, the previous work contained. At times it tended to drag and the accents of the characters were distracting rather then helpfull. It was apparent that the current focus at the time of it's writing was alcohol abuse, the abuse of the workers by the wealthy and the need not to criticize church authority. Much in the mode of the Billy Sunday era. The book in my opinion is not as relevant to this decades problems and current view of what Jesus would do. This said, it is still worth hearing to gain a perspective of the writers thoughts in the time it was written.

Insightful

I found this story of Jesus inspiring and for me life changing. Charles Sheldon presents us with so much insight into the work of Jesus here on earth. Wonderful presentation.

Interesting, but somewhat weak in progression.

The concept was good, and interesting but it progressed rather slowly and in my opinion could have taken on stronger character throughout. Over all it is well worth listening for anyone who will think it thru.

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Title: Saving Grace

Author: Lee Smith

Narrator: Christina Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-08-04

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Narrator Christina Moore gives perfect voice to the vulnerability and wisdom of a young woman on a turbulent spiritual journey.

Critic Reviews:

"Ms. Smith possesses a fine talent for creating narrative voices, whether the ungrammatical eloquence of a hill-country healer or the educated affectations of a Richmond gentleman." (The New York Times Book Review)

"A compelling journey into all matters southern and spiritual." (The Boston Globe)

Members Reviews:

Not (just) for Christians

I really like the character of Grace and the straightforward way she tells the story of her bizarre (to me) life in a Christian Cult. More than about any particular religion, it is about how are lives are shaped by the beliefs of those around us.

loved it

I read this book a couple of monthes ago but I just can't get it of my mind. I feel as though I know the families envolved personally. The book was great and brought to life by Christina Moore, I would recomend this to everyone. 2 thumbs up

a great story teller

this story is not for young children adult situations leaves the judgement of the ending up to the reader very human story not typical

Unusual, unhappy character portrayal.

Florida Grace is the eleventh child of a snake handling, revival preacher. Her mother, (her fathers third wife) has a loving spirit while her father is a bit too busy to pay much attention to the younguns. Grace feels out of step for most of her young life. While her parents are busy ministering she is partially raised by a warm, neighbor family.

While Grace is a young teen, an older teen boy shows up claiming a connection with her father. He wrangles a spot in the household and uses his charm to twist his relationship with Grace and others. When Graces mother dies, her father takes Grace and sets out on the road to continue his preaching. After a time Grace is abandoned and ends up taken in by the churchs strict pastor. The pastor lives with an equally strict and dour sister who isnt thrilled to have Grace become part of the family.

Live brings some moments of joy to Grace but more times of trouble, confusion and heartache. Some of the further troubles are brought about by Graces own actions which ultimately bring her full circle to her childhood home where she must face herself and the God who has long pursued her.

The story setting is bleak, although the history is eccentrically fascinating. I was glad that Grace is a strong character, at times even vibrant through her struggles. I felt sorrow at the failings in her childhood and in her adult life. I could understand her anger and bitterness and resistance to a God whose truths were so twisted by her father and others close to him.

The major tone of the story is hopelessness. I am not a fan of depressing, family dramas. The blurb gave me hope that there was a revelation in Graces story. I trudged through the sadness looking and hoping for the light. The revelation doesnt come until the very end and I was disappointed by what I found to be a very weak concluding scene.

This is well written with a wonderful depth of description and emotion. Still, I cant say that I enjoyed the story. It is not really a Christian novel but more an expose of a sad, twisted history of a small religious sect.

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Título: El Regalo de Navidad

Autor: Richard Paul Evans

Narrador: Angel Pineda

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 2 hrs and 18 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 11-14-00

Editor: Simon & Schuster Audio

Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 4 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Resumen del editor:

The Christmas Box is the touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her. Together they discover the first gift of Christmas and learn what Christmas is really about. In Spanish. This book is also available in English as The Christmas Box.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Un cuento que toca el corazon.

Espanol ne es mi primer idioma. Por eso, escribo poco.

Este libro me sorprendio. Empieza despaciamente, pero para a los mediados del libro te encontraras escuchandolo con mucho placer. Y tiene un mensaje precioso. Seria un buen cuento para escuchar toda la familia durante los dias de navidad.

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Title: Left Behind

Subtitle: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days

Author: Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins

Narrator: Frank Muller

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 04-18-00

Publisher: Tyndale Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 209 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

The moving Left Behind series, from the popular Christian authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, offers an account of what life might be like for those left behind when millions vanish.

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Members Reviews:

Pulp Christian fiction

Well, this book was written to the level of the lowest denominator of reader. It had potential, starting with a great subject. Of course, this is a fictionalization of what the end times prophesied in the NT Bible will be like. Moreover, it is a portrayal held by a portion of Christians, not at all an ecumenical in scope. Of these prophesies, this is just one amongst a plethora of interpretations. This is one mans fictionalized, fleshed out story for the common masses. It is not great or even good literature. It's just entertaining enough for readers who have the attention span of typical modern Americans. For any serious reader, it will be a BORE! If you are interested in pulp Bible prophesies, this is the book series for you.

Fun if you accept it for what it is...

...which is a rather poor attempt at fiction, with characters you don't care about, interspersed with sermons. In time this could be a historical document of a particular brand of fundamentalist theology. Anyway, it's utter rubbish, but the one redeeming feature is the narrator. Struggling to bring the book alive, his tone is immensely serious, and he manages to out-do Dick Van Dyke in the 'worst cockney accent attempted by an American' category (the taxi driver).

Not sure I'm happy I've wasted my book allowance on this, but probably worth listenting to just so you know what the whole 'left behind' experience is about.

Entertaining, thought provoking, controversial

I will try and actually review the book, as opposed to providing my interpretation of the author's brand of Christianity.

It is not the best written book. The prose is interesting enough, but a little heavy handed at times. It is, however, thought provoking to be sure.

It is clear that the authors are "born-again." This is only a problem so much as knowing that Michael Moore is a "Marxist-Liberal". Since you know that going in, if you are open-minded, you will enjoy the book(s) that much more.

If you are at all interested in the book of "Revelations" from the New Testament, then these fictionalized accounts of the predicted end-times may spawn further, more tangible, investigations. These books on their own should be considered nothing more than entertainment -- which many, including myself, have found them to be.

Bottom Line: Mediocre writing aside, these books might get you thinking, might make you mad, may make you want to do further investigation, may even have you question your relationship to your creator.... I think these things are some attributes of the best of all books -- written well or not.

Very very thought provoking

This was the best combination of suspense thriller, action novel, love story, and Christian testimonial I've ever read! Great spin and very inspiring. A must-read for true believers or anyone who is interested in biblical prophecy and how it all might unfold.

Should have been Left Behind

Simple, Predictable, Lacked imagination and development of non christian explanations of the rapture.