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Title: Burst

Subtitle: A Story of God's Grace When Life Falls Apart

Author: Kevin Wells

Narrator: Kevin Wells

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-03-12

Publisher: Servant Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Kevin Wells shares the painful yet powerful story of his life and how God stepped in when it all "burst". His triumphant story will give you insights into God's mercy for enduring tough times, God's power in the face of the unimaginable, and God's wisdom to help those struggling with life's mysteries, such as illness and human frailty.

Critic Reviews:

"In Kevin's story about learning to be a friend of Jesus, every listener will find a compelling testimony to God's faithfulness and a source of encouragement as they seek to connect their daily lives to God and to trust in the power of prayer." (Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, D.C.)

"Burst is a profound meditation on reality. In his experience of unexpected suffering, Kevin Wells encounters not only terrible pain but amazing grace. From the hands of a talented writer and the heart of a faithful believer comes this riveting tale of courage, resilience, and faith. Highly recommended." (James Martin, S.J., author of My Life with the Saints)

Members Reviews:

captivating!!

Well, up to this point I have already handed out 4 books to people (with more on the way). Something I have never done before. I got the book out of the mailbox by 3:30pm and was finished by 10:00 that night. (Sometime that evening I must of made dinner, because my kids weren't starving!) Anyhow, I laughed, cried, and prayed (in that order) when reading the book. Kevin, in his God-given, talented way of writing, is able to captivate the very heart of his readers. I would strongly recommend this book to all parents, to people who have experienced the death of family or friends, experience infertility, struggling with lonliness, or those suffering from physical or emotional pain. You will find that with faith and God's great grace, it will all be for the Glory of God! Oh-sports enthusiasts, especially baseball, will enjoy it as well. Thank you, Kevin!

Draw close to God and He will draw close to you.

Kevin's life is inspirational and is proof that God cares for us deeply and keeps his promises. God tells us to draw close to him and He will draw close to us. Kevin's faith is huge and God is clearly very close to Kevin. Our Loving Father also tells us, "Blessed are the sorrowful, for they will be comforted." For every sorrow Kevin has had - and he's had many, so get the tissues ready - God has been there to lift him up and carry him through. So great is Kevin's faith that he has been blessed with many gifts: from his writing, to his large, loving family, to his miraculous healing. But the greatest gift Kevin has received through his faith is his ability to see and feel deeply. Most of us miss how active God is in our lives and how beautiful all the love that surrounds us is. Kevin sees and appreciates all his blessings - loving deeply this life God has given him. Kevin has faith the size of an avocado pit, but there's hope for all of us with faith the size of a mustard seed...

Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your life with us and for reminding us to open our eyes and hearts so we can see God actively present in our lives and participate more fully in all of our blessings.

I, too, will be buying many copies to share with family and friends.

Riveting

Both my husband and I finished this book in one night.

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Title: Crossing the Borders of Time

Subtitle: A True Story of War, Exile, and Love Reclaimed

Author: Leslie Maitland

Narrator: Leslie Maitland

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 175 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Leslie Maitland is an award-winning formerNew York Timesinvestigative reporter whose mother and grandparents fled Germany in 1938 for France, where, as Jews, they spent four years as refugeesthe last two under risk of Nazi deportation. In 1942 they made it onto the last boat to escape France before the Germans sealed the harbors. Then, barred from entering the United States, they lived in Cuba for almost two years before immigrating to New York.

This sweeping account of one familys escape from the turmoil of war-torn Europe hangs upon the intimate and deeply personal story of the passionate romance between Maitlands mother and a Catholic Frenchman. Separated by war and her familys disapproval, the young loversJanine and Rolandlose each other for 50 years. It is a testimony to both Maitlands investigative skills and her devotion to her mother that she successfully traced the lost Roland and was able to reunite him with Janine. Unlike so many stories of love during wartime, their's has a happy ending.

Critic Reviews:

A mesmerizing memoir of one familys shattering experience during World War II. Its a tale at once heartbreaking and uplifting. (Linda Fairstein,New York Timesbest-selling author)

Members Reviews:

I didn't want it to end..absolutely wonderful!

What made the experience of listening to Crossing the Borders of Time the most enjoyable?

The author was also the narrator and she did an outstanding job. The story itself was incredible..a young Jewsih woman escapes France at the last moment before the final deportations. She leaves behind her fiancee and they vow to reunite after the war. The book covers her escape to several different countries and spans the next 50 years of her life. The author has so much love and feeling for all of the characters which makes this an extra special experience. I highly recommend this book!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Crossing the Borders of Time?

There are too many to count.

What does Leslie Maitland bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She is the daughter of the main character and mother and daughter have always had an extremely close relationship. They know more about each other than an author outside the family could ever find out. You can hear this in her voice. She also can speak French and some German which really adds to the reading.

Any additional comments?

Be prepared to fall in love with these characters!

Meticulous writing and research

I'll be honest. I have a horrible time with books written about the Holocaust. It's just so awful to contemplate and it haunts me for days after the book is over. I was afraid of starting this book for that very reason. Knowing it had been written by a daughter was reassuring that there were survivors.

From the start, the author's training as a journalist is evident. The extraordinary level of research is obvious. She approaches the emotional aspects of the story intellectually as well. Where certain behaviors might have been reprehensible in another book, she really adds to the understanding of motivation.

I would hope that if I ever wrote a book about my family's history, I could do it with such care. Beautifully done.

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Title: The Moneyless Man

Subtitle: A Year of Freeconomic Living

Author: Mark Boyle

Narrator: David Thorpe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-27-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Imagine a year without spending - or even touching - money. Former businessman Mark Boyle did just that and here is his extraordinary story. Going back to basics and following his own strict rules, Mark learned ingenious ways to eliminate his bills and discovered that good friends are all the riches you need.

Encountering seasonal foods, solar panels, skill-swapping schemes, cuttlefish toothpaste, compost toilets, and - the unthinkable - a cash-free Christmas, Boyle puts the fun into frugality and offers some great tips for economical (and environmentally friendly) living. A testament to Mark's astounding determination, this witty and heart-warming book will make you re-evaluate your relationship to your wallet.

Critic Reviews:

"Essential and enjoyable reading. The fascinating story of an important social experiment, told with humility, insight, and great humour." (Chris Cleave, Sunday Times best-selling author of The Other Hand and Guardian columnist)

Members Reviews:

A Mature, Healthy Exploration of Money's effect

What did you love best about The Moneyless Man?

That he wasn't hateful or unrealistic about our economy's need to realize the effect of money and debt. He was straight forward but optomistic, emphathetic, and empowering.

What does David Thorpe bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

He chuckles at the right spots in the reading. It keeps it light hearted.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not necessarily. It requires thought and contemplation.

Any additional comments?

A great overview of the effects of money and debt and an empowering guide to beginning a life of strength in community instead of dependancy on money.

Not as extreme as I thought it would be.

More money = more stress and less liberty. I was disappointed that he became a squatter on someone else's farm and offered his free labor as compensation. Another factor was the use of items people would freely give away for various reasons. Lastly, his large dependance for food waste from grocery stores, and less on what he was able to cultivate.

Honestly figured the guy would live off of a portable mini greenhouse and camp along the way. Something along that scenario. However, I did realize how comfortable I could live financially with a smaller income after reading this book. Not to say I didn't figure out the numbers years prior to this book. Less money is doable. However, money does make living easier in some aspects. We humans don't need as much money we think we do. Only man made money "necessary", because plants and animals grow without it every day :)

One thing I can agree with the author is the fact that education can be free. The student just has to be willing to look in the right places.

Entertaining and informative

So many things I hadn't have thought of before listening! Inspiring and entertaining although it took a few chapters to 'take off' which I find happens in similar themed books.

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Title: The Story of My Life

Author: Helen Keller

Narrator: Flo Gibson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-12

Publisher: Audio Book Contractors

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

This is the inspiring autobiography of Helen Keller, blind and deaf since childhood, who experiences the wonder and joys of discovery of the world around her and of literature.

Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The story of how Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate, has become widely known through the dramatic depictions of the play and film The Miracle Worker.

Members Reviews:

Inspiring!

Very interesting, especially since it was written by Helen Keller herself (when she was in her early 20s thats probably why its so short!).

I find it just incredible that she was able to overcome her handicaps and learn Latin and French and German! Its very impressive and inspiring.

I wanted more information about her early life and to read more about what it was like for her to live at that time being both deaf and blind then again, I suppose the fact that she did not dwell on it is further proof of her amazing tenacity.

Inspiring!

Very interesting, especially since it was written by Helen Keller herself (when she was in her early 20s thats probably why its so short!).

I find it just incredible that she was able to overcome her handicaps and learn Latin and French and German! Its very impressive and inspiring.

I wanted more information about her early life and to read more about what it was like for her to live at that time being both deaf and blind then again, I suppose the fact that she did not dwell on it is further proof of her amazing tenacity.

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Title: Mawson's Will: The Greatest Polar Survival Story Ever Written

Author: Lennard Bickel

Narrator: Scott Slocum

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-11

Publisher: steerforth press l.l.c.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Mawson's Will is the dramatic story of what Sir Edmund Hillary calls "the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in Antarctic history". For weeks in Antarctica, Douglas Mawson faced some of the most daunting conditions ever known to man: blistering wind, snow, and cold; loss of his companion, his dogs and supplies, the skin on his hands and the soles of his feet; thirst, starvation, disease, snowblindness - and he survived.

Sir Douglas Mawson is remembered as the young Australian who would not go to the South Pole with Robert Scott in 1911, choosing instead to lead his own expedition on the less glamorous mission of charting nearly 1,500 miles of Antarctic coastline and claiming its resources for the British Crown. His party of three set out through the mountains across glaciers in 60-mile-per-hour winds. Six weeks and 320 miles out, one man fell into a crevasse, along with the tent, most of the equipment, all of the dogs' food, and all except a week's supply of the men's provisions.

Mawson's Will is the unforgettable story of one man's ingenious practicality and unbreakable spirit and how he continued his meticulous scientific observations even in the face of death. When the expedition was over, Mawson had added more territory to the Antarctic map than anyone else of his time. Thanks to Bickel's moving account, Mawson can be remembered for the vision and dedication that make him one of the world's great explorers.

Critic Reviews:

"A riveting account... makes Mawson's achievement a symbol of the desire to live." (The New York Times Book Review)

"A powerful reading experience." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Classic story of grueling survival in the Antarctic

I read this story about Antarctic survival many years ago, and found it absolutely captivating. I just listened to it on audiobook and once again appreciated the comfort and leisure of my own life while having the privilege of listening to a story by a truly great explorer. It really is one of the greatest survival stories ever told.

Worthwhile read

Really enjoyed this book--so much so that I convinced my book club to read it as well. We had a fine discussion!

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Title: Best Friends, Occasional Enemies

Subtitle: The Lighter Side of Life as a Mother and Daughter

Author: Lisa Scottoline, Francesca Scottoline Serritella

Narrator: Lisa Scottoline, Francesca Scottoline Serritella

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-11

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

From the New York Times best-selling writing team comes a hilarious new collection of essays that observe life from a mother/daughter perspective.

New York Times best-selling author Lisa Scottoline and her daughter, Francesca Serritella, are the best of friends - 99.9% of the time. Theyre number one on each others speed dial and they tell each other everything - well, almost everything. They share shoes and clothes - except one very special green jacket, which almost caused a catfight.

In other words, theyre just like every mother and daughter in the world. Best friends, and occasional enemies. Now theyre dishing about it all: their lives, their relationship, and their carb count. Inspired by their weekly column, Chick Wit for The Philadelphia Inquirer, this book is one youll have to put down - just to stop laughing.

Lisa on Being a Mom: "Motherhood has no expiration date. Francesca lives in the city, and I worry about her all the time. My daughter moved out, so why am I still lactating?Francesca on Being a Daughter: "My mother is always right. Just ask her."

Lisa on Things Every Daughter Should Know: "Your mother is always thinking about you, but thats not creepy. Your mother will never forget who did you dirty in the sixth grade, for which you can thank her. And your mother will never stop asking you if you need to go to the bathroom, before you leave the house. Well, do you?"

Francesca on Closet Wars: "My mom is a great dresser. Mostly because shes wearing my clothes."

Lisa on Aging Gracefully: "My sex drive is in reverse, I have more whiskers than my cat, and my estrogen replacement is tequila.

Francesca on Apartment Living: "When I saw a mouse, the first person I called was Mom. She told me to call my super, but I felt bad bothering him. I hate to bother people. But I love to bother my mother."

Members Reviews:

Lisa (and Francesca) Delight Once Again

I own the previous two books of Lisa's "adventures", and now this one, and all have been delightful reads. If you are a fan of Lisa's Sunday newspaper column, you know what I mean. Lisa, and Francesca, write about the things that happen to most women but we are embarrassed or reluctant to talk about. Not so Lisa and daughter...and in doing so, they make us feel that they're okay and we're okay just as we are, flaws, mistakes and everything in between. The book also contains some poignant stories that will tug at your heartstrings because we can all relate, such as losing a beloved pet. No matter what your age, you will enjoy this book.

funny truths

Lisa Scottoline shares the page with her daughter in this extremely funny observation of family life. She continues her narrative from previous similar works to describe the brutally honest efforts we all go through trying to make the unconditional-love-relationships endure, despite everyday roadblocks. I would always recommend Scottoline's novels, but this non fiction endeavor reveals how she hones her craft so well. Wish my daughter would read it; encourage all mothers and daughters to share with each other.

Another smile provoking read

Lisa, Francesca, mother Mary, and the furry entourage post more glimpses and insights into daily American family life.

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Title: Yes Sister, No Sister

Subtitle: My Life as a Trainee Nurse in 1950s Yorkshire

Author: Jennifer Craig

Narrator: Jennifer Craig

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-11

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

'What is your name?' she asks, staring at me.'Jennifer Ross.' 'Jennifer Ross, Sister. Well, Nurse Ross, you are dressed in the uniform of a nurse from the Leeds General Infirmary. Such a uniform is not worn with a cardigan. Take it off at once.' 'Yes Sister.' I can feel my face turn red. A trainee nurse in the 1950s had a lot to bear.

In Jennifer Craig's enchanting memoir, we meet these warm-hearted yet naïve young girls as they get to grips with strict discipline, long hours and bodily fluids. But we also see the camaraderie that develops in evening study sessions, sneaked trips to the cinema, and mischievous escapades with the young trainee doctors. The harsh conditions prove too much for some girls, but the opportunity to help her patients in their time of need is too much of a pull for Jenny. As she commits to her vocation and knuckles down to her exams, she is determined that when she reaches the heights of Ward Sister herself she will not become the frightening matron that struck fear into her student heart.

Rich in period detail, and told with a good dose of Yorkshire humour, Yes Sister, No Sister is a life-affirming true story of a life long past.

Members Reviews:

I enjoyed it but it probably isn't for everyone

I was hesitant to try this audio book at first because I was worried that my Tennessee ears would have a hard time understanding a Yorkshire accent haha. Her Northern accent isn't too thick & I didn't have any trouble understanding Jennifer Craig. I found her voice comforting and easy to listen to.

The book details her training as a nurse in the 1950s in England and it might not be for everyone. It's a quiet book full of details about her duties in the hospital, & her fellow nurses-in-training.

If that sounds like something you'd enjoy (and I did) I wouldn't hesitate to give this a listen.

An interesting glimpse into nursing history

Would you try another book from Jennifer Craig and/or Jennifer Craig?

I am not one to follow authors but chose this book because I enjoy nursing testimonies.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Because this book is more of a history than a story or testimony, I kept feeling like I was waiting to arrive at what it was about. It did include a great deal of medical detail that I found very interesting.

Any additional comments?

This book was a nice glimpse into nursing in the 50's. I found the details of medicine interesting and it kept me listening.

Great story

This was a very well told story. I really enjoyed the telling of how nurses were trained through the 50s. Her narrative was very interesting and fun to listen to.

While enchanting at times, this book made me....

What did you like best about Yes Sister, No Sister? What did you like least?

While enchanting at times, this book made me very, very glad I am not a nurse in a ward taking care of my patients' every need.

Interesting

This book brought back memories for me. After my sister and I were out of the house, my mother went into nurses training. This was in the 1950s in Canada. Many things were similar between Craigs training and my mothers. I remember visiting my mother in the nursing residence and taking tours of the long wards. The uniforms were similar.

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Título: En busca de Emma

Autor: Armando Lucas Correa

Narrador: Armando Lucas Correa

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 11-08-11

Editor: Recorded Books

Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 2 votos

Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Resumen del editor:

En busca de Emma es una historia real, increíble y hermosa del viaje agotador y emocionante que llevó a un hombre a convertirse en padre. Armando Lucas Correa nació en Guantánamo, Cuba. Desde 2007 es el director editorial de People en Español. Logró ser padre luego de una extensa investigación de todas sus posibilidades, optó por la subrogación. Nada lo frenó y sabiendo que su familia no sería la clásica y tradicional, igual siguió adelante y cumplió sus sueño, tomando todos los retos y los altibajos emocionales como el fuego que lo avivó e impulsó a seguir adelante para finalmente encontrar a Emma.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Relato de amor...

Debo confesar que compré este libro, más por la profunda admiración que siento por el Sr. Armando Correa, que por el tema del mismo, pues no tengo hijos ni planes de tenerlos. Conozco al Sr. Correa sólo por las veces en que se ha presentado en "El Gordo y La Flaca", y por un programa especial que hizo con su pareja en "Cristina". Siempre he admirado mucho su caballerosidad, su don de gente, su elegancia en el trato y la gran clase que demuestra, sin dejar de ser humilde y sencillo. La forma en que está narrada la historia, nos hace sentir la magnitud del amor hacia los hijos, aún antes de que sean concebidos. Me encantó vivir con él esta experiencia a través de la lectura. La historia, de la forma en que él la cuenta, es una gran herramienta para las personas que están considerando tener hijos, aún de la forma tradicional. Luego de leerlo, pude confirmar la gran calidad de ser humano que es Armando Correa, quien además de ser brillante como profesional, posee unas cualidades que lo convierten en una persona excepcional. Estoy feliz de que Dios lo haya premiado con todo lo que deseaba, pues él merece lo mejor. Que Dios continúe derramando bendiciones sobre su vida y la de su familia. Maribel Sánchez, Puerto Rico

A must read !!!

I loved this book !!! It's a beautiful and inspiring true love story about becoming a parent and overcoming many life struggles . I could not put it down. Emma is a Blessed Child !!!

Five Stars

Le recomiendo que lean este libro es buenisimo.

En Busca de Emma

El libro sirve de mucha ayuda a padres con interés en adoptar. No solo les indica las diferentes opciones para hacerlo, sino que ofrece direcciones y teléfonos de algunos lugares para conseguir mas información sobre el tema. Encuentro que da esperanza a las parejas que no pueden tener niños y les ayuda a realizar sus sueños a través de otros métodos no tan tradicionales.

Nitza Morales

Linda historia de amor!

Me encanto este libro lo leeria mil veces, escrito con el corazon , cuenta la historia de amor de unos padres que estan dispuestos a todo por encontrar a su hermosa hija , quede encantada con el libro realmente uno de los mejores felicidades a Armando este libro es de los mejores !!

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Title: Riding in Cars with Boys

Subtitle: Confessions of a Bad Girl Who Makes Good

Author: Beverly Donofrio

Narrator: Christina Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-20-11

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Best-selling author Beverly Donofrio is building a growing following of fans with her honest, moving accounts of experiences from her own colorful life. Riding in Cars with Boys--the basis of the hit movie starring Drew Barrymore--is her funny and touching account of growing up too fast in the 1960s.

Once her strict family told her she couldnt go to college, Beverly lost interest in everything except smoking, drinking, and rebelling against authority. She was a "bad" girl, and her behavior soon got her into trouble--as in the pregnant kind of trouble. From becoming a teen-aged wife and mother through finally going to college and getting her life back in order, Donofrio faced one challenge after another in her ambivalent efforts to "grow up" as she raised her son. By turns laugh-out-loud hilarious and poignantly insightful, Riding in Cars with Boys is perfectly served by a bright, smart narration from Christina Moore.

Members Reviews:

Even better than the movie!

I loved the movie but, as usual, the book is SO much better! It's actually a bit of a different story; better in my opinion.

Good storyline overall.

Wish it was a bit more exciting. Narrator is kind of monotone but not terrible.

Awesome story

I watched the movie with Drew berrymore. I loved the movie, I didn't realize the book and the movie were so different. Both are real good. I laughed and cried. I highly recommend this book .

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Title: Sinner

Subtitle: The Catholic Guy's Funny, Feeble Attempts to be a Faithful Catholic

Author: Lino Rulli

Narrator: Lino Rulli

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-11

Publisher: Servant Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

What Catholic guy made money as an organ-grinder's assistant, spent one-on-one time with John Paul II, met a very nice Thai prostitute, and confessed his sins on a beanbag chair? Lino Rulli, of course!

SiriusXM radio's "The Catholic Guy", Lino Rulli, has a style and personality not typically found in the world of religious media. In this fast and funny collection of stories from his own life, The Catholic Guy speaks honestly about his failures, successes, and embarrassing moments. His "regular guy" approach to Catholicism is both humble and hilarious.

Exclusive to the downloadable audiobook edition, Lino and his SiriusXM co-hort Fr. Rob add commentary to each chapter, making this a must for every true Lino fan!

Critic Reviews:

"It's a bold admission to say you're a sinner. Even bolder to write about it. Sinner is a winner." (Most Rev. Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York)

"Lino's book is insightful, funny, and entertaining. He may even get a sinner like me to believe!" (Gary Dell'Abate, executive producer, The Howard Stern Show)

Members Reviews:

Excellent Book

Great listen with great commentary from Lino and Fr. Rob, I want to continue listening and do every day from 4-7 on the Catholic channel Sirus/Xm

PA Dave

Whaddaya know - a funny Catholic

I subcribe to a lot of Catholic radio podcasts. I often get tired of questions by the uptight members of the flock about whether we should hold hands at Mass or take the Host in the palm of the hand. Since I don't get satellite radio, this was the first time I had come across this "Catholic Guy." His brutal, self-effacing comedy is music to my Gen-X ears. I recognize it's not for everyone, but if you have a devotion to the Holy Sacrament, AND also enjoy what my wife calls "boy humor", try Sinner. Also, the bonus "commentary" at the end of each chapter with Fr. Rob is hilarious.

Self-Depricating humor at its best

Great way for Lino Rulli to take his daily radio show and bring his humor to the "reading" public. Not all of us get Catholic Radio on satellite radio where Lino has made his mark. Lino does a great job of mixing his personal stories up with humor and developing a Catholic Christian message.

I did not like the actual priest that inserts himself in the audio book at the end of each chapter. Could have left that out.

Lino performs this book himself and does a great job.

Kept Me Entertained

Very funny and well-performed. Perfect listening during my commute. It was not as much a book on religious insights, as it was an autobiography and Lino's sharing of his experiences, dilemmas and reflections on them.

The book rang true and I could relate to a lot of the anecdotes. I am sure a lot of other people can as well.

Absolutely Mint!

What did you love best about Sinner?

Down to earth

What does Lino Rulli bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Down to earth

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, very funny and easy to relate to.

Any additional comments?

We love you Lino!