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Title: Daring to Draw Near

Subtitle: People in Prayer

Author: John White

Narrator: Arthur Morey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-15

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Prayers are windows on eternity. Through the prayers in the Bible, we look into the profoundest issues of life and death and into the deepest longings of our own hearts.

In this classic book on prayer, John White explores ten prayers from scripture to help take you near to the Holy One of the universe. The personal God of each person in the world.

Members Reviews:

Daring to Draw Near

Loved this book. An easy read. Highly recommend to serious believers and readers. Enjoyed it.

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Title: Salvation and Suicide, Revised Edition

Subtitle: Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and Jonestown

Author: David Chidester

Narrator: Steven Roy Grimsley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-18-15

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Re-issued in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the mass suicides at Jonestown, this revised edition of David Chidester's path-breaking book features a new prologue that considers the meaning of the tragedy for a post-Waco, post-9/11 world. For Chidester, Jonestown recalls the American religious commitment to redemptive sacrifice, which for Jim Jones meant saving his followers from the evils of capitalist society.

Critic Reviews:

"This ambitious and courageous book is a benchmark of theology by which questions about the meaningful history of the Peoples Temple may be measured." (

Journal of the American Academy of Religion)

"Fascinating.... Perhaps this book will bring a sense of humanity, and of respect, for the dreams and ambitions of the people who died at Jonestown." (

San Francisco Chronicle)

"An impressive tour de force." (

Religious Studies Review)

Members Reviews:

The Religious View of Jonestown, Jim Jones and the People's Temple!

This book is not about true crime but about the religious outlook and theory regarding about revolutionary suicide, cults, and Jim Jones' religious teachings. It's not about the mass murder that occurred in Jonestown but about the author's research into the religious aspect of Jonestown. I wished the author had placed some pictures besides the one on the book. The horrible, tragic mass murder that occurred on November 18, 1978 was not the first white night which were mass suicide drills. This time, it was real for everybody. There was poison in their drinks and Jim Jones was not joking that this was it. But why did he think this way? Where did this theology come from in the first place? The book attempts to answer the questions about the event's religious impact. I read about revolutionary suicide which I did not know before. As the years pass, the Jonestown Holocaust slowly goes unnoticed except for the few documentaries and visits. Jonestown was not just about Jim Jones but about the socialism, communism, and collective lives there in Guyana which went horribly wrong. I encourage anybody interested in reading about Jonestown, the People's Temple, and Jim Jones beyond the criminal acts and the governments' failures in preventing this tragedy.

Four Stars

Great, wish it came a little sooner, but no one else had it. It met my expectations.

TEMPLE THEOLOGY

Some works on Jonestown are largely biographies of Jones himself, others follow the events leading up to the massacre. This one delves into the theology of the cult. This 'theology' is actually political and philosophical nonsense of the worst kind. It would perhaps be easier to find a contact lens in a lake than any truth from the mouth of this madman or his leadership. We are presented with numerous examples throughout; paralyzed men told to walk in the name of socialism, frequent exhortations to members to evolve into perfect socialist beings. Jones even blames capitalism and the slave trade on the King James Bible from 1611! It is all enough to make the Soviets and Chinese blush.

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Title: Chronicles to Pure Praise & Worship in the Arts

Subtitle: A Creative Arts Handbook

Author: Theresa Odom-Surgick

Narrator: Adrianne Baughns-Wallace

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-15

Publisher: Theresa M. Odom-Surgick

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

As you minister in the arts, there are important things you must remember. Standing before God's people is not your license to promote yourself. There is much more to your performance. It's not about you! What is it really all about? In this book I give you the guidelines for real service. You are destined to serve!

Members Reviews:

Awesome book! Full of inspirational.

Very empowering and inspirational!!! Self reflection and change is a must after reading this. It's time to fulfill my purpose

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Title: After This

Subtitle: When Life Is Over, Where Do We Go?

Author: Claire Bidwell Smith

Narrator: Claire Bidwell Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-28-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Claire Bidwell Smith follows The Rules of Inheritance with After This - an exploration of the afterlife that is part personal and part prescriptive, an invitation on a journey into the unknown.

In her therapy practice specializing in grief, Smith confronts the quandary of what happens next. In a dynamic five-part structure, she answers the unanswerable questions - will I ever see my parents again? Can my parents see me now, even though they are gone? Will I remain connected to my own daughters when I die? - for herself and for all of us. Chronicling our steps along the path that bridges this world and the next, she undergoes past-life regressions and sessions with mediums and psychics and immerses herself in the ceremonies of organized religion and the rigors of scientific experimentation.

After This is unique in the power of the personal that underlies the audiobook's message: What we believe about what happens next affects everything about how we live - and love - right now.

Members Reviews:

Healing, awe inspiring, riveting, LOVED IT!

Where does After This rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Top 2 or 3

What other book might you compare After This to and why?

It's a Wonderful Afterlife by Richard Martini

Have you listened to any of Claire Bidwell Smiths other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

After this... love

Any additional comments?

The emotional impact of this book soaked deep into my being. I have suffered multiple losses in my life and have sought out some of the same experiences as Clair (I took the same workshop on death and dying with David and Nan as just one example). Her experiences, and the realizations she expresses, were very reaffirming to some I have had. In other ways I imagine she has gone far beyond what many of us will in this lifetime. Being a former scientist and now an adjunct college instructor, I also greatly appreciated her critical eye and "I need real proof" manner of engaging with the parties that claim to have abilities most of us don't with respect to these non-material communications. Her ability to weave all her material into the story she shares is masterful and inspired. I honestly found myself thinking that it was such a masterpiece, and could help so many others, that she might even be channeling a form of the goddess if there is such a thing, bringing a (magical?) healing and tangible love to those in the pain of loss in a way that only a divine mother might be able to. Not that she personally would necessarily be aware of this, just saying...

I listened to the book as an audio file, and kept wondering how she found a narrator as capable and authentic sounding as she did, in fact I thought it was almost a crime that someone could read such material so movingly having not experienced it for themself. Obviously I did not read ahead of time that she is also the narrator, but it was very poignant for me at the end of the audiobook when she states that.

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Title: Wicca for Beginners

Subtitle: A Simple Guide to Witchcraft, Magic, Rituals and Wiccan Beliefs

Author: Dayanara Blue Star

Narrator: Adam B. Crafter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-10-15

Publisher: Dayanara Blue Star

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Wicca is a term that is preferred since it is a neopagan form of witchcraft. Wiccans believe in the universal elements of air, fire, water, spirit, and earth. These are elements that make up the Wiccan symbol of the pentacle.

Wiccans have a belief that energies are both female and male, and these energies are separate in their identities as well as powerful in their union. However, these energies are honored equally.

Many who practice Wicca usually identify with a particular deity while there are other wiccans who will call on a god or goddess who has the relevant powers for their particular spell only. Many people follow Wicca because there are no rules. But the Wiccan rede states that "an ye harm none, do as you will." This is a simple message that states that you are free to do as you wish as long as you do not cause hurt or harm to anyone.

In this book you will learn:

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about the Wiccan religion, and get started on your magickal journey!

Members Reviews:

hmmmm......

I didn't really like how it was read but it was ok. made me feel like I was in the first grade. some good info though and that's why I bought it!

this was a very good read. i very much enjoyed it.

this was very informative and easy to follow. i would recommend it to my fellow wiccans

Informative

I found this book very informative. I now realize that I'm more interested in witchcraft than Wicca.

simple and straightforward!

I loved this audiobook. The concepts were explained in a simple and easy to understand manner and it's short enough for me to listen to it repeatedly to help me retain the information!

Great read....

I am so much more interested! I can't wait to continue my studies in the next 365 days.

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Title: Wiccan and Pagan Holidays

Author: Dayanara Blue Star

Narrator: Jason Sprenger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-04-15

Publisher: Dayanara Blue Star

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Sabbats, or Wiccan holidays, are timed the Earth's rhythms and seasons. Sabbats celebrate the Earth's journey around the sun, also known as the Wheel of the Year, while Wiccans commemorate Sabbats as Turning the Wheel. Wiccans normally celebrate eight Sabbats each year. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn all you ever wanted to know about the Wiccan and Pagan holidays. Listen to learn more! Blessed be!

Members Reviews:

Three Stars

Its okay but not what I was looking for.

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Title: The Color of Grace

Author: Bethany Haley Williams, Katie J. Davis - foreword, Beth Clark - contributor

Narrator: Joy Osmanski, Bethany Haley Williams - introduction

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

A middle-class white woman in rural America and war-affected children in Africa find common ground in their journeys from brokenness to redemption.

Author and psychologist Bethany Haley shares how her own emotional healing led her into treacherous war zones, where she provides care to former child soldiers and young girls used as sex slaves.

Faced with her own battle with shame and a rocky journey toward healing, Bethany founded Exile International, a nonprofit that implements art/expressive therapy and long-term, rehabilitative care to restore and empower war-affected children - including those rescued from Joseph Kony's LRA (Lord's Resistance Army).

One of those rescued young men, Solomon, was abducted at the age of 10 after being forced to watch LRA soldiers maim and murder his father and grandfather. His younger siblings were left behind, and his mother was instructed to "raise them well...for one day we'll return to take them too." Solomon is one of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls who have had their innocence stolen and are forced to do the unthinkable on a daily basis. But their horrific experiences are just the beginning. The real story is what happens after.

Once these children learn to face their pasts, they are given hope for a future and a vision for changing the fabric of their countries by becoming leaders for peace and advocates of the power of forgiveness.

Members Reviews:

Tough stories but great book

Great book! Some of the stories are hard to imagine and listen to but great inspirational book. Having traveled to Africa multiple times myself love to hear other people's work of volunteering.

Good overall

I have tremendous respect for the work she is doing in Africa on behalf of people who cannot speak for themselves. While I am a devout Christian, I did find her a bit over-the-top at times in terms of dialogue to and from God.

Good story, not a fan of the narrator.

This book was very slow to start, but in the end had me in awe of those children overseas whose stories are rarely told. It's a good look at the other side, and how we can reach out.

The narration was poor. The narrator attempted to do voices...which was unnecessary. Her voice was pretty boring. I pushed through because I wanted to know how an American could relate to an African child of war.

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Title: Emmanuel [Portuguese Edition]

Author: Chico Xavier

Narrator: Gustavo Rocha

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Livro Falante

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Conhecido por ser o guia espiritual de Chico Xavier, o Espírito Emmanuel tem atuaço de destaque no campo de estudo, prática e divulgaço do Evangelho de Jesus a partir da Doutrina Espírita. O mentor fez parte da equipe que auxiliou Allan Kardec na Codificaço e assinou a mensagem "O egoísmo", disponível no capítulo XI de O Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo. A parceria entre o médium Chico Xavier e o Espírito Emmanuel produziu os mais belos livros, sobre os mais diversos temas. Nesta obra, chamada simpleste Emmanuel, agora em formato de audiolivro, so tratados assuntos de máxima relevância para o conhecimento humano. Nela, um mundo repleto de sabedoria é revelado à luz do espiritismo. Princípios científicos, dissertaçes sobre o livre-arbítrio, determinismo e pluralidade dos mundos habitados so analisados de maneira instigante e atual.Leitura da 28 ediço impressa pela Federaço Espírita Brasileira - FEB.

Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese.

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Title: Defending Marriage

Subtitle: Twelve Arguments for Sanity

Author: Anthony Esolen

Narrator: Kevin F. Spalding

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-15

Publisher: Saint Benedict Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity is a rousing, compelling defense of traditional, natural marriage.

Here, Anthony Esolen, professor at Providence College and a prolific writer, uses moral, theological, and cultural arguments to defend this holy and ancient institution, bedrock of society - and to illuminate the threats it faces from modern revolutions in law, public policy, and sexual morality.

Inside, discover:

Members Reviews:

Excellent and thorough discussion on the topic

Would you listen to Defending Marriage again? Why?

Anthony Esolen presents a very coherent case in defense of traditional marriage. This is worth listening to again and again to make sure you have mastered the material. Mr. Esolen does this with a well-reasoned book that explores the logical conclusions that one must accept if one embraces the modern variations of marriage. He explains the unintended consequences of these variations, consequences that naturally flow from the policies being pursued. This requires deep thinking about the issues, and this is sorely needed in a society where too many people base their decisions on emotional appeals. This book helps the reader to consider the many aspects of marriage and its importance to children's rights and society.

Marriage

Great book truly enjoyed listening to it. Can't wait to put practices into place in my own marriage.

Truth with reason.

What did you love best about Defending Marriage?

This book gives flesh on the ever present argument of the sanctity of marriage. A Captivating performance by Kevin Spalding, this audio book gives sound defense every Catholic will need in their debate against a secular cynical world.

Exceptional

Loved it. A must read, as all his other books are! 5 stars for both the author and the narrator.

Great audio book. content and delivery is great.

great audio book. sound reasoning and logic. you will not be disappointed with this audio book.

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Title: 21 Great Leaders

Subtitle: Learn Their Lessons, Improve Your Influence

Author: Pat Williams, Jim Denney

Narrator: Pat Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-15

Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

To improve one's leadership influence, study the lives of great leaders - 21 of whom are found in Pat Williams's newest book. Here are the stories and principles of individuals from George Washington to Nelson Mandela, Billy Graham to Margaret Thatcher, organized around Pat's "Seven Sides of Leadership" - Vision, Communication, People Skills, Character, Competence, Boldness, Serving Heart.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Great Book! I have read many of Pat Williams books and all have been on point.

Wonderful

I really enjoyed the history and suggestions made in this book. It was also an easy, informative and motivating read.

I love

Inspiring, I love it

Five Stars

Great for all leaders. But i will especially recommend it for developing young leaders from teens to thirties! Easy to read, the concepts and leadership lessons are readily grasped â and the biographies are moving and inspiring. A timely and user friendly resource for mentoring a group of young leaders.

Great Book to learn leadership

This is an awesome book. Seller did shipping very fast.