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Title: Francis of Assisi

Subtitle: Enduring Values

Author: Conrad Harkins

Narrator: Conrad Harkins

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-19-12

Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

For eight centuries, the world has been enlightened by the example of Francis of Assisi, the most Christ-like of saints. The Little Poor Man of Assisi, as Francis is affectionately known, has touched the hearts and inspired the souls of many. Why do Francis and his simple life-style appeal to seekers the world over? In this profound exploration of Francis the man and saint, Franciscan Fr. Conrad Harkins weaves fact and legend, painting a portrait of one of the most visionary figures of the last millennium. Fr. Harkins guides the listener through the escapades of the adolescent Francis to the saint's conversion to a gospel-based life to Francis's witness to poverty and suffering.

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Title: Life of Jesus

Subtitle: Who He Is and Why He Matters

Author: John Dickson

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-11

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

What really happened back in the first century, in Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee, that changed the shape of world history? Who is this figure that emerges from history to have a profound impact on culture, ethics, politics, and philosophy? Join historian John Dickson on this journey through the life of Jesus. This book, which features a self-contained discussion guide for use with Life of Jesus DVD, will help you and your friends dig deeper into what is known about Jesus life and why it matters.

John Dickson has done a marvelous job of presenting the story of Jesus, and the full meaning of that story, in a way that is both deeply faithful to the biblical sources and refreshingly relevant to tomorrow's world and church. I strongly recommend this study to anyone who wants to re-examine the deep historical roots of Christian faith and to find them as life-giving as they ever were.Tom Wright

Members Reviews:

Thoughtful

I'm not a believer, but I remain interested in and sympathetic toward Christianity. John Dickson's thoughtful analysis - a "biography from a believer," to use a phrase associated with another recent biography of Jesus - didn't change my mind about theological matters. But he does write gently and persuasively on the subject and is obviously well-versed in current research on the history of first-century Palestine. If someone WERE able to change my mind, it would be someone like him.

This is, in short, an excellent review of the historical Jesus from a frankly Christian perspective. Committed Christians who have been wary of stepping into these waters should give the book a try: they will come away with a stronger sense of the historical and theological underpinnings of their faith. Those who are outside the fold, like me, should give the book a listen as well, if only to see that it's possible to have a calm and reasoned discussion of the issues.

I was partly interested because Simon Vance is the narrator, and he always does a superb job with this kind of book. His voice is clear, steady, well-paced, and consistently interesting.

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What did you like best about Life of Jesus? What did you like least?

just was hoping for a bit more interesting listen. But not sure what I was expecting for a book like this. Some very interesting parts.

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Titolo: Vita di San Francesco d'Assisi [The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi]

Autore: Johannes Joergensen

Narratore: Silvia Cecchini

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 10 hrs and 34 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 11-21-11

Editore: Collina d'oro

Valutazioni: 4 su 5 su 2 voti

Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Riepilogo Editore:

Johannes Joergensen, scrittore danese convertitosi al cattolicesimo, in seguito ad un suo lungo soggiorno ad Assisi scrisse nel 1907 questa sua biografia del Santo, attenta non solo alle fonti, ma penetrata di fede e di dolcezza nelle sue descrizioni della natura. Il successo di tale lavoro gli valse la nomina di cittadino onorario di Assisi. Lopera è divisa in quattro parti: Francesco restauratore di chiese; Francesco evangelista; I cantori di Dio; Francesco solitario. Assisteremo alle varie fasi della vita di Francesco, alla sua perpetua letizia come giullare di Dio, anche quando verrà messo di fronte al confronto con un movimento di seguaci superiore forse alle sue necessità di isolamento.Cornice musicale di Kevin Mac Leod.

Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

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Title: The Four Teresas

Author: Gina Loehr

Narrator: Gina Loehr

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-11

Publisher: Servant Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

Who are these four holy Teresas of the Church, and what does their example mean for you? Therese of Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and Mother Teresa - all lively, determined, and direct women with an abundance of common sense.

Using the Great Commandment as her guide, Gina Loehr focuses on how each of these women lived out one particular aspect of the command to love God with heart, mind, and soul, and neighbor as self. Each chapter includes practical tips on how to imitate these holy Teresas.

Critic Reviews:

"In her own way, each of the remarkable women profiled in this book serves as a role model for loving, even in the midst of everyday challenges, frustrations, and temptations. The Four Teresas is a perfect spiritual tool for any individual or group." (Lisa M. Hendey, author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms)

Members Reviews:

Good for book study group

My friends and I were looking for a book to study for Lent, and someone suggested The Four Teresas. This book is nicely arranged for a book study because there are discussion questions at the end of each chapter. There is a lot of "meat" in each chapter, even though the chapters are short (around 20 pages each) so there is plenty to discuss.

Each chapter also has suggestions for personal improvement based on the lessons that each Saint teaches us.

The book as a whole is cleverly based on the greatest commandment: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it. You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The author shows how each of the Teresas' lives exemplified one piece of that commandment.

I would highly recommend this book for group study or for private reflection.

The Four Teresas Review

I purchased The Four Teresas for the Catholc Mother's Group I lead at our local Catholic Parish. I wanted a book to help the mothers grow spiritually, but a book that also had questions at the end of each chapter to make it easy to have discussions. This book had both! Each of the four saints lives are shared, lessons we can learn from them are given and then 10 specific actions are given to help one imitate the saint in their own life. This is followed by several more questions that helped us think about how our lives could be more in line with that particular saint. We took much longer to finish the book than I had planned because the discussion questions were very good. The questions brought up many topics that led to wonderful discussions about the many ways, big and small, we can grow daily in the spiritual life.

It was better than I expected

This was a book club pick for our group. It was better than I expected. It was well written, informative and easy to read.

Great Book

Very good read. Love it.

Good descriptions!

I salute the sellers (I bought two copies, each from a different vendor) of this book. They are as described, great condition. The book itself is excellent ... though, I realize the subject matter depends upon the individual. Important to every online used-book buyer is the fact that a seller describes it accurately! Thanks.

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Title: Nine Lives

Subtitle: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India

Author: William Dalrymple

Narrator: Daniel Philpott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize 2010. Winner of the 2010 Asia House Award for Asian Literature.

A Buddhist monk takes up arms to resist the Chinese invasion of Tibet - then spends the rest of his life trying to atone for the violence by hand printing the best prayer flags in India. A Jain nun tests her powers of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death. Nine people, nine lives; each one taking a different religious path, each one an unforgettable story. William Dalrymple delves deep into the heart of a nation torn between the relentless onslaught of modernity and the ancient traditions that endure to this day.

Critic Reviews:

"An absolutely beautiful book, clean and honest and edifying and moving. I love so much about it: a delight." (Elizabeth Gilbert)

"Dalrymple's study of people and beliefs in India ranks with the very finest travel writing... A series of biographies which unpick the rich religious heritage of the subcontinent, it makes its political points more powerfully than any newspaper article and displays deep knowledge of the culture." (Observer)

Members Reviews:

Interesting stories, distracting naration

Where does Nine Lives rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Ranks in the middle

Would you be willing to try another book from William Dalrymple? Why or why not?

Yes, interesting writing style and great insights into India, though can get a little bogged down.

What didnt you like about Daniel Philpotts performance?

Several recording errors were left in the recording, which was pretty annoying.

I found the narrators Indian accents a little distracting at times, especially as at times they were a little over the top. Some of the quoted dialogue came across as a little unnatural, which I would attribute to the narrator 'over performing' the lines.

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

No, not a 'page turner' as such.

Any additional comments?

A book to be in the right mood for, but some really interesting material. Unfortunately, the narration probably detracted more than it added.

Pathetic

Dalrymple's book is perfectly decent sympathetic and informative, though he does rather make all his nine characters sound very like each other. Comes of having to work through interpreters, I suppose, but a good enough job, attentive and respectful. The audio performance, however, is *unforgivably* bad. The generic 'Indian' accents, owing more to Peter Sellers than to any kind of speech actually to be heard in India, were embarrassing enough. But that was a relatively mild problem. Almost no research seemed to have gone into getting the pronunciations of Indian words and place names right: after the first couple of hours, it became almost comic anticipating the next mangling of an Indian name. Rather it would have been comic if weren't so offensive. I don't mean that there were a few mispronunciations here and there virtually *every* Indian word is mispronounced, the stress inexplicably put on the final syllable (something which almost never happens in Indian languages). Sometimes the reader couldn't even get the consonants in the right order (Ramayana? Ramanaya?) Sometimes he mangled even *English* words (toddy, jaggery) with Indian etymologies.

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Title: Raising a Soul Surfer

Subtitle: One Family's Epic Tale

Author: Cheri Hamilton, Rick Bundschuh

Narrator: Pam Turlow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

A shark attack is no match for God's plan and providence. When 13-year-old surfer Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack, the media spotlight turned her quiet life upside down. Many wondered how this rising star would find the inner strength to press on and realize her pro surfing ambitions. Would she be able to adapt her surfing style to compete? Now, Bethanys mother, Cheri, pulls back the curtain on her familys life to show how the seeds of Bethanys eventual triumph were planted decades before her birth, when Cheri and her future husband, Tom, were surf-loving kids searching for lifes meaning in the next big wave.

Raising a Soul Surfer follows their unpredictable journey across a continent to find each other and Jesus, and traces the hand of God at work in their lives as they married and started a family. Long before Bethany lost her arm and nearly her life, God was preparing the hearts and minds of her whole family to trust Him when it mattered most. The story of the Hamilton family, told as only a mother could, is a vivid illustration of how a sovereign God can turn what we see as a tragedy into a hope-filled witness of His power, grace and blessing.

Members Reviews:

Background story

This is the background story behind the film, "Soul Surfer" - the story of Bethany Hamilton. Bethany was a 13 year old training to become a professional surfer, living in Hawaii with her parents and brothers, when she lost her arm in a shark attack. It's the story of Cheri & Tom -meeting as surfers in Hawaii, living in a van or with friends, and surfing as their number one goal. Their children learned at early ages to enjoy the waves and the beach.

It's the story of how they became Christians and how this affected everything and how God's hand became evident after the shark attack. I have not seen the movie, "Soul Surfer" but can't wait to see it now, with the knowledge of this background.

Amazing story

This is a great addition to the original 'Soul Surfer' story penned by Beithany Hamilton. This time however it is told from the perspective of Cheri Hamilton, Bethany's mother. There is great insight into the entire Hamilton family, and gives us more insight into this amazing story of perseverance and faith. There is a great introduction by Anna Sophia Robb, who starred as Bethany in the movie.

An enjoyed autobiography, Moms, you can relate to this one!

I Loved Raising A Soul Surfer!

It takes the story of there lives in the mom's perspective about situations she had to rely on God.

Even though I'm not a mom I still enjoyed it. I RECOMMEND THIS FOR MOMS ( of course ) AND A BOOK FOR FAMILIES TO READ TOGETHER.

Awesome book

After watching the movie Soul Surfer I found out about this book and thought it would be interesting to read Bethany's mother's perspective on the shark attack, and even before that. It is a nice, quick read, and gives you information onto how Bethany was before the shark attack. A very fun read

Fully enjoyed

I bought this for my daughter. She and my Grandaughter are big fans of Ms. Hamilton and they are reading the book together. My Grandaughter is 7. My daughter is thrilled this is the actual story and not a book about the movie. Great photos.

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Title: The Life of St. Augustine

Author: F. W. Farrar

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

St. Augustine was the greatest Western philosopher for 1,000 years and a dominant influence on the history of Christian theology. From his conversion in 386 to his death in 430, he remained a great teacher, church statesman, and polemical theologian. St. Thomas Aquinas was one of many scholars influenced by Augustines theories. Four hundred of his sermons survive, and some are still foundational to theology students today. His Confessions stands among the great classics of spiritual autobiography, and his City of God is still in print.

Members Reviews:

Farrar misrepresents St. Augustine

Farrar says that the aim of the Church should be virtue rather than correct doctrine. As if they are mutually exclusive. Also virtue cannot be found without correct doctrine because then you would have incorrect doctrine, heresy, with virtue which is impossible. A virtuous man could never go against the teachings of Christ. Also Farrar thinks that the true Church is not one doctrinally uniform Church. And he quotes John 10:19, âother sheep I have..â. But this is wrong because Christ could never have taught contradictory doctrines. And John 10:19 does not refer to other (and therefore heretical) churches teaching contradictory doctrines but rather bringing in the Gentiles as well as the Jews. Farrar thinks it is wrong to suppress heresy but since wolves send many sheep to the horror of eternal damnation the Church absolutely has the right to suppress heresy when it can be done. Farrar claims however that the pagans were tolerant. He is clearly ignorant here. 11 million Christians martyred from Nero to Diocletian. He mentions the inquisition but fails to mention the persecution of Catholics under Luther, Calvin, Henry VIII, etc.

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Title: Already There

Subtitle: Letting God Find You

Author: Mark Mossa

Narrator: Mark Mossa

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-11

Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

Can you find faith in an episode of "Friends"? Can Adam Sandler teach us about the love of God? Can Kermit the Frog and Alanis Morissette teach us about prayer? Can Harry Potter help save us? Jesuit Father Mark Mossa says yes! Fr. Mossa has served as a minister for young adults in various parts of the northeast and southern U.S. He currently teaches theology at Fordham University in New York City.

Critic Reviews:

"Mossa shows listeners how to find God in all things--not just in prayer and worship services, but in your working life, in your relationships, and even in pop culture." (James Martin, S.J., author of My Life with the Saints and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything)

"...offers fresh and entertaining reflections that emphasize God's place in the messiness of life, a divine presence in the question marks, and grace in unexpected places." (Therese Borchard, author of Beyond Blue)

Members Reviews:

Makes you laugh, think and ponder, sometimes at the same time!

A friend of mine told me about this book. It was definitely a fun read. However, I was glad that it had stuff that was worth writing down just so that those words stayed with me!

All the cultural links were very helpful because those made the reading feel like a conversation I would have with a friend.

On a personal note, this book has been eye opening. As an engineering student and a guy, being in control and asking 'Why' has become second nature, at this point of time. Making things work is what I like to do. However, the book has helped me realize that if one truly believes in God's love, one should also let things happen to themselves in life. Of course, putting your best efforts is important. But, if it gets to a point where it hurts you, it is time to realize that you are ALREADY THERE and let God be God.

First choice: one-on-one chat; Second choice: Mark's book!

I had the joy of living in community with Mark at Loyola University New Orleans. We took in many a movie, some of which Mark comments about in his book. Mark was also responsible for Holy Grounds, an occasional late evening gathering on topics pertinent to college students. He captures these and many more with-it events in his book. Students loved his courses and we enjoyed hearing about their enthusiasm! Now a much larger audience can check out this excitement!

"So get to it! Stop moving around so much, and let him (Jesus) find you. He's already there. Just start talking."

There ain't no preachin heah.

Father Mossa writes like a funny bright person you'd want to have a cup of coffee with. His book is unlike any other religious book I have ever read.There ain't no preachin heah, instead a meaningful book that encourages thought and exploration. It even provides space for reflection and personal experiences. Mossa advises the reader to read slowly but it is hard with his interesting writing style. I can only advise that one pick it up and enjoy it for themselves, perhaps more than once. I plan to buy a second copy to share as I don't need people to read with my thoughts in the journalling but to purely experience it for themselves!

Wonderful

Good for the heart and soul. I wish there were available a list of questions that could be used as a guided meditation for individuals or a small group.

Go on a journey and find God

I just had the pleasure of reading Fr.

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Title: The Greatest Gift

Subtitle: The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang

Author: Binka Le Breton

Narrator: Binka Le Breton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-10

Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

In 2005, 73-year-old Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Dorothy Stang was shot and killed by two hired gunmen. The Greatest Gift is the powerful story of Dorothy's nearly 40 years living and ministering in Brazil. This biography reveals the dangers faced by those who challenge commercial interests, government collusion, and large-scale land-grabbing in the Amazon. Yet it is also a story of life, work, and legacy freely given, a celebration of courage and solidarity with the people who wish to live in the rainforest without destroying its abundance. It's an expose not only of greed and violence, but also of faith and simple love.

Critic Reviews:

"Dorothy Stang, born and raised in Ohio...was revered for her dedication to the ideal of family farmers who extract their sustenance in harmony with the forest....Stang saw human rights and environmental conservation in the Amazon as inextricably intertwined." (National Geographic)

Members Reviews:

Very inspiring, powerful

I found the book difficult to put down. I read it in just a few days, and must go back and re-read it. It's not easy to live the kind of life that Sister Dorothy Stang embraced: a life of self-sacrifice, of laying down her life for the poorest of the poor, as was her desire to serve. I would heartily recommend this book, it is life changing. Few of us can follow such a sacrificial calling, which embodies a love for the earth, its people, as well as a love for God.

An Interesting Bit of History

The story of Sister Dorothy Stang takes us to a time and place unfamiliar to most of us. The description of life in the Amazon forest in the late 20th century is a stark reminder that there is still much injustice in the world. We owe so much to those, like Sister Dorothy, who take it upon themselves to try to make life better for the oppressed. A heroically beautiful but sad story.

Five Stars

Self-sacrifice in a modern world of selfies!

Five Stars

Excellent book - part of the United Methodist Women's reading book.

Sad times

Another sad, sad story of these times.

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Title: Mother Teresa

Author: Louise Chipley Slavicek

Narrator: Julie Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-10

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures

Publisher's Summary:

Mother Teresa is an informative introduction to the famous Catholic nun. Mother Teresa is one of the most admired Nobel laureates of all time. Born in Eastern Europe of Albanian parents, she became a Catholic missionary nun in India when she was still a teenager. After teaching in a convent school in Calcutta for nearly two decades, in 1946 she claimed that she heard God calling her to live and work among "the poorest of the poor" in that city's slums.

With the assistance of the religious order she founded, the Missionaries of Charity, over the next half-century Mother Teresa devoted herself to society's forgotten and unwanted, not only in India but in countries all over the globe. In recognition of her selfless efforts on behalf of the world's suffering, Mother Teresa received numerous honors during her lifetime, including the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, which she was awarded in 1979. Mother Teresa is a stirring biography of a woman who gave voice to those most often ignored and neglected by society at large, and whose name has forever become synonymous with tireless charity. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.