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Title: Born Again

Subtitle: The Hans Holzer Collection

Author: Hans Holzer

Narrator: Kevin Pierce

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-14

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Pamela Wollenberg, a 20-year-old girl from Harvey, Illinois, in a previous incarnation the daughter of a Scottish nobleman, killed herself in a leap from the tower of her castle.

Ruth MacGuire, who now lives a peaceful life in an abandoned inn in Connecticut, found memories under hypnosis of earlier lives as a Puritan girl dying of consumption before reaching America, and as a British officer's wife, raped in a bloody Hindu uprising in India.

June Volpe was a belle of Atlanta before the Civil War and, as Elizabeth Simms, was killed by her son on a new plantation in Florida. She now lives the quiet life of a Pennsylvania housewife.

These are just a few of those who have been...Born Again.

Members Reviews:

Flashback to 1973

Reincarnation was never anything I considered until a strange experience in 1991 knocked me sideways. Unbidden, spontaneous, and dramatic, it changed my life and made me question many things. Unfortunately, I still don't know what to make of reincarnation, having neither the faith to believe nor the confidence to deny.

In the early seventies, I read a good many of Holzer's ghost stories, but I don't remember BORN AGAIN so I thought I'd take a listen. Overall, it is worth a listen, mostly for the questions it provokes rather than any which it answers.

The book is largely made up of stories from female subjects. Unfortunately, there is a heavy reliance on hypnosis. Much has been written about the perils of this approach, particularly regarding expectation and suggestion. (Weiss' popular works are similarly problematic).

The science of memory has advanced greatly since 1973, and we know a little more about the way memories are stored and retrieved. Many things may seem to be true memories which may in fact be something else, from forgotten information, imagination, or fantasy to confusion, neurological disturbances, or even dissociation. In that so many things may be at play, it's hard to discern what is or is not a past life recollection, or even if there is such a thing.

The skeptical Schermer-Nickell-Randi crowd would find much to mock in this book, especially in the case of June Volpe. Hers is not a case that weighs in favor of reincarnation, nor is "A Tale of Two Katherines." In the latter, a woman experimenting with planchette and board is led to believe she is the reincarnation of Katherine Parr.

Another Tudor queen? Seriously? Once again, there is the impression that people recall only "special" lives which may be based on vanity or fantasy. (Judy Hall addresses the "queen" phenomenon in her work, with an interesting theory).

The final case in the book, from a male subject, is more interesting and varied. Overall, it is more suggestive than the two mentioned above.

Ian Stevenson's work is mentioned, and his study of children is fascinating, if far from definitive.

It is natural that we wonder why a certain child has a disability or deformity and another has perfect health. Are such things "deserved" based on past life actions?

Holzer is of the mind that child prodigies carry over abilities from previous existences. I was a child prodigy in music, but have never attributed this gift/curse to paranormal circumstances.

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Title: If Jesus Had a Dog

Author: Donald H. Hart

Narrator: Tim Paulson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-09-14

Publisher: Raven Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

300,000,000 Christians worldwide have a dog! Tens of millions more have a pet of some sort. Many of these Christian families consider their pet a "member of the family". Now, view Jesus as you've never thought of him before. Experience his birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection as told through the eyes of his best friend - his dog! This book blends the deep emotional attachment people have with their pets, and their personal relationship they have with God, as lived by Jesus. The life journey of Jesus will never seem as real as it does in this story...from the manger to the cross...with his dog along his side all the way. The greatest story ever told is now the greatest love story ever told about a man and a dog.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Love this book

To thinks it was a super canine is stretching it a bit

I believe this is a cute version to imagine that Jesus had a dog. To thinks it was a super canine is stretching it a bit . And I lost count of how many times Mary was pregnant and I don't believe that. However I read it with a non judgemental view open to all Religions and not necessarily the Gospel truth.

The Life Story of Jesus with a dog

Absolutly amazing story aout Jeasus life on this earth. The diference is that he had a dog. It was very interesting I highly ecommend it

... just looking to be entertained and didn't expect anything great. But

I was just looking to be entertained and didn't expect anything great.But... some books/writers have a way of presenting the 'old' and commonplace and without trying touch that part of us that needed to be reminded that there are good feelings awaiting a moment,the right one, to be reexperienced.I loved it

Not for serious dog lovers

I was expecting a great read from this novel concept of a dog book. Unfortunately the author made Jesus' dog a "wonder dog" and showed even after so many years of dog ownership himself, that he does not understand the nature of the emotional bond between man and his dog. This could have been such a powerful book, and perhaps a wonderful evangelical tool. The writing and depth is juvenile. Save your money and don't buy this book. If you are Chrtistian writer who loves dogs, maybe you can do much better? If not donate the money you would spend on the book to Best Friends or a local shelter.

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Title: The Fearful Gates

Subtitle: An Ancient Earth, Book 3

Author: Ross Lawhead

Narrator: Gary Dikeos

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-18-14

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

"The city of Niergeards long years of weathering any sort of siege were well and truly behind it. Whoever wanted to take the city could walk right in - just as Freya had." A millenniums worth of evil plans are about to bear fruit for the dark wizard Gád. Niergeard lies exposed, and at long last it is time for the dragons to be awakened and the gates between worlds to be thrown open.

A terrifying army of giants, dragons, trolls, and yfelgópes, assembled by Gád over centuries, awaits the wizards order to invade Niergeard. The end of the underground country - and life as we know it on the surface - is near. All that lies in the way is the Langtorr, the last standing structure in the crumbling city. Waiting within the tower walls, Daniel and Freya, along with Alex, Vivienne, Ecgbryt the knight, and the citys remaining inhabitants, make up the last line of defense for Niergeard...and the last ray of hope for all humanity. The army is gathered. The alliance for good is holed up in the Langtorr. The fate of Britain - and the world - will be decided in the events of a single day...a day when the Fearful Gates are finally opened, and the mystery that lies behind them is revealed.

Members Reviews:

Narration not my favorite

What disappointed you about The Fearful Gates?

The tone of the book seemed so different from the 1st in the series. Good guys maybe weren't good guys. Bad guys - were they really bad? It almost felt like it belonged in another series entirely. One of the main characters went through a transformation from being pretty violent to not at all, which I understand was part of the character arc, but it seemed way too quick and not realistic. Something was missing. It could be I just couldn't get past the narration and missed some of the nuances.

How could the performance have been better?

The narrator really ruined the book for me. While his different character voices were okay, whenever he was reading just narration I cringed, sometimes literally. It's hard to describe but it seemed like he raised the pitch of his voice higher and made it feel unnatural. I probably would have enjoyed the actual story a lot more if I could have gotten past that. I made it through the book but I will not be listening again.

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Title: Path to Promise

Author: Sherryle Kiser Jackson

Narrator: Susan Spain

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-14

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Rebecca Lucas is on the run again, running from rumors, running from reality, and most of all, running from Will, her best friend and soul mate. This time Rebecca is ready to reclaim the life she left behind in Salisbury before the burial of her mother and the handling of her mothers estate. Time away, however, has done little to alleviate her biggest problemher coworker Kenny Burke and the indecent proposal he pitched to her before leaving town. Shes back, and he uses every resource at his disposal to get her to go along with his plan.

Members Reviews:

Awesome!

As always, I am never disappointed with the ending. I can never put your books down. Can't wait for the next book!

Great Read

I enjoyed the second book as much as I did the first book. In a few months I will probably read it again.

RUNNING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Rebi was faced with serious decisions that would determine the course of the rest of her life. As she sifts through her unresolved feelings for Will and a disgruntled co-worker in Salisbury, her relationship with God begins to flourish. She starts to realize that running is not always bad - if it is into the arms of the Lord. After sacrificing his engagement for Rebi, Will is left to navigate through the passion that drove him to that point all alone. Continuing to scuffle with the unsettling loss of respect for his father, the unveiling of the past threatens to affect everyoneâs future. As a result, Will must singlehandedly contend with the prospect of an outsider taking over the legacy that his father built with his own hands. Will their individual struggles with their emotions and spiritual status ever lead them back to each other?

Path to Promise by Sherryle Kiser Jackson was an awesome follow up to Land of Promiscuity. Even if read as a standalone title, the author included enough information about the characters & plot to get a good grip on the events that have led up until this point. I love how the charactersâ flaws are so authentic. This is not your run of the mill church book. Everyone has their own quirks, and the story teaches us how to love others for who they are and not who we want them to be. It highlights the struggle many people have, which is whether or not to conform to the status quo or stand on your own two feet. At the end of the day, Rebi and Will had to come to a point where they dealt with their own personal issues in order to come determine if it was even feasible to have a future together. I am hopeful that Ms. Jackson will take us further on this Weary & Will journey in the future.

I'm On the Path!

Wow! In the sequel to Land of Promiscuity, Sherryle Kiser Jackson offers a beautiful and inspirational love story, resolving readers' lingering questions from Book 1. Path to Promise picks up shortly after Land of Promiscuity leaves off, addressing the issues that were introduced in the first novel-Rebecca's work woes, Will's reluctance to leadership, and the couple's hot-cold relationship. Rebecca finds herself drowning in harassment on the job by a lawyer who seems to stay one step ahead of her. With her legal career at risk, will she finally believe in herself enough to fight for her own justice?

Will's biggest fear has become reality-he is being pushed into the senior pastor role too soon.

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Title: Now and at the Hour of Our Death

Author: J.S.B. Morse

Narrator: Mim Drew

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-14

Publisher: Code Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Mary Credence wants to be a modern day Joan of Arc battling the skeptical world around her. But when the ardent virgin finds herself pregnant, she's thrust into a much bigger fight than she ever imagined. Is Mary hiding a romantic tryst in an effort to protect her father's political career, or is her baby a true modern miracle? With the help of a talented writer and a surprising medical finding, Mary attempts to convince the world of her gift and to convert a nation of cynics into believers.

Now and at the Hour of Our Death challenges our notions of faith and science, all while asking the eternal question: What do you believe?

Members Reviews:

Spiritually challenging, literarily inventive

If you could sum up Now and at the Hour of Our Death in three words, what would they be?

Belief is freedom.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mary, naturally. A modern-day saint shows how it's possible to do what's right despite the pressures of a decadent culture.

Which character as performed by Mim Drew was your favorite?

Mary--she fully captured the earnest innocence. Also, Mim nailed the sarcasm of the sister, Hannah.

If you could take any character from Now and at the Hour of Our Death out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Mary's grandmother. She's a hoot.

Any additional comments?

Now and at the Hour of Our Death is a magnificent work of spiritual and sociological examination that will thoroughly entertain from beginning to end. It is a page-turner even though it's an audio book. JSB Morse is a masterful storyteller and manages to weave in some of the most amazing themes you'll find in all of modern literature--faith, skepticism, fame, media, coolness, innocence, good, and evil.

It's much more challenging than most spiritual books out there, and has much more soul than most novels out there. In short, it's a unique piece of literature that is sure to be the source of great conversations on a number of fronts.

Pregnant Virgins in the USA

Oh dear.. I did not really care for this... I have no idea why I bought it, but I guess someone, somewhere wrote a good review.

Yikes! It's pretty bad. I don't even want to waste any more time writing a review for it. Steer clear.

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Title: Abortion Angels

Author: Henry Broadnax

Narrator: Heidi Harris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-14

Publisher: Henry Broadnax

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

In Abortion Angels, God is distressed by the rising number of abortions taking place on this earth. Every baby should have a chance in life, says Joe, His messenger and scribe. If this abortion madness continues, God will stop showering blessings on mankind, and this planet will subsequently suffer earthquakes, nuclear war, and major food shortages. Its now the Abortion Angels job to protect young girls and vulnerable women from any hurt, danger, or threat to their lives, and to guide them when they are faced with challenging decisions. Will Beth, Doug, and Mercedes, the selected Abortion Angels, succeed in their daunting quest? This emotive and powerful story by Henry Broadnax is guaranteed to raise many questions and stay in readers minds for a long time.

Members Reviews:

bad theology

I downloaded this book hoping it would give me some insight into why people are prolife. The premise of the book is that the angels are the unborn babies. They try to protect their mothers from making the choices that lead to them getting pregnant and then hang around as the mothers make the decision whether to abort what would be the angel's body. The aborted angel gets renamed and sent to someone else to be born, the mother suffers as a result of her choice. If the author believes babies can just be reborn elsewhere, why does abortion matter? Except apparently there is an angry God who might cause earthquakes and stuff if we keep doing this.

The characters seem hollow and the conversations contrived. The author seems to be giving a very shallow portrayal of why a woman would consider having an abortion.

Instead of gaining empathy for those working to reduce abortions, I find myself wondering what percentage of prolifers believe in such a mixed up cruel system. Hopefully not many.

An Novel Approach to Lactation Erotica

Henry Broadnax is among the most influential authors ever to be featured on his own amazon page.

His utter talent - or should I say "udder" talent - really soaks through in this exciting horror erotica book "Abortion Angels" - about pre-undead zombie babies who are hell-bent on retaking their uterine hovels.

Filled with randy werewolves and sexy billionaires, this disgusting book is sure to make you lactate in your pants!

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Title: Rebekah's Quilt

Author: Sara Barnard

Narrator: Tiffany Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-14

Publisher: Sara Barnard

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Who can Rebekah trust when the line between English and Amish becomes blurred?

An Amish Settlement. An English stranger. The Blizzard of 1888.

Rebekah's mother, Elnora Stoll, is the finest quilter in all of Gasthof Village but it seems Rebekah has inherited none of her skill. It's not until the arrival of a mysterious English stranger that a lifetime of questions are answered and Rebekah, her special friend Joseph Graber, and the entire settlement of Gasthof Village learn the true meaning of what it truly means to be Amish.

Members Reviews:

Choppy narration

I enjoyed the story line but the narration was very choppy and stiff. Not sure I would listen to anything narrated by the same reader.

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Title: Disciple

Subtitle: The Seeds of Christianity, Book 2

Author: E. G. Lewis

Narrator: Ruth Elsbree

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-17-14

Publisher: Cape Arago Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Disicple Book Two of The Seeds of Christianity series.

Rivkah and her family convert to the way of Yeshua. Temple authorities refuse to buy lambs from Yeshua's followers. Unable to survive in their home settlement, they move to Jerusalem. Increasing persecution against Believers forces them out again. Leaving Jerusalem, they head for Antioch with Simon Peter to establish the Church there.

Experience life in the early Church through this well-researched and historically accurate novel as the first Christians struggle to live out the teachings of Yeshua in an often hostile environment. Sit beside the twelve apostles as they partition the world and begin their mission of preaching and teaching. Encounter Saul of Tarsus, the scourge of the early Church and Stephen, the first to die for his faith.

Stand beside Channah as she watches a mob stone the man she loves. Meet Pavlos of Antioch, the mute giant whose actions speaklouder than words, and whose innate goodness created a ministry to the weak and helpless. Weep for Eleana, the young Parthian woman who was savagely attacked by a Roman soldier and must now decide whether to bear the child that must be his.

Members Reviews:

Great story BUT consider the Narrator

What did you love best about Disciple?

The story is great, I have to give it high marks for that.... presents a sense of being in the real world in first century Palestine. Love the book. I bought the others in the series.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The woman who narrates has a high voice and her impressions of male voices is really bad. And in a story set in first century Palestine there are a lot of males! So consider that...BUT I am still glad I have the book. It was worth it because the writing is terrific.

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

No, it's rather long so it wouldn't be practical.

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Title: The Watcher

Author: Robert Hugh Benson

Narrator: Glenn Hascall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

When a priest confesses to a friend you have to believe it means something. The act of taking a life is no small matter, and the priest understands this in a very vivid way. Hear this confession narrated by Glenn Hascall.

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Title: Lost and Found, Stories of Christmas

Author: Rev. Wendell E. Mettey

Narrator: Deb Thomas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-13

Publisher: ReelMusician Pro

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Lost and Found, Stories of Christmas is a collection of stories written by Reverend Wendell Mettey for his congregations. While written over a span of years, the stories have a timelessness that appeals to readers of all ages. These simple stories share the emotional journey of characters whose struggles with doubts, fears, and resentments cause them to lose hope, but who ultimately find a great gift through the discovery of the true meaning of Christmas. Listeners will recognize their own anxieties and concerns in the reactions of the characters and celebrate with them their triumph as they discover the joy of givingthe true spirit of Christmas.

Members Reviews:

I enjoyed these short stories of times past and how people ...

I enjoyed these short stories of times past and how people found Christ in Christmas and how their lives were changed.

Too many glitches in the digital display to truly enjoy

This book is a compilations of short stories about Christmas. Some are just sweet stories to read to children, and some feel like they just suddenly ended and didn't really make too much sense.

The "suddenly ending" may have something to do with how my digital device displayed the stories. There may have been some glitches because when I tried to turn the page, it went to another story. I tried decrease/increasing the font, re-installing, and reading from another device, but the stories jumped around, so I couldn't figure out if it was poorly written or poorly edited. In the end, I gave up reading the book.

I enjoy most of it

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoy most of it. There were one or two stories that I found rather "contrived" and simplistic. Still, Christmas is a time to suspend our beliefs and cynicism - entering into the spirit of wonder and child-like joy. So all, in all, I enjoyed the collection and the author's unique view point in presenting the real reason for the season.

The Heart of Christmas

Stories in this book illustrate the true meaning of Christmas so that small children to elderly adults not only enjoy the stories but gain a real understanding of the true Christmas spirit.

Everyday Miracles

This collection of short stories will both tug your heart and remind you that living faith must live in every day life. And when it does, true miracles will happen.