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Funny, heartbreaking, insightful, inspiring

Revisado: 11-19-24

I listened in marathon sessions to this autobiography. The level of childhood chaos in Vance’s life was stunning! That he rose above it to such achievement in his personal life and career is nothing short of miraculous.
And thank God for his Memaw - that crazy, fiercely loving and loyal, flawed grandmother - the most stable influence in his life. I think she saved him.
This audiobook was especially moving because it was narrated by Vance himself who did an outstanding job.

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Intrigue, Catholic-style

Revisado: 08-22-24

I was initially a little hesitant to embark on this novel, afraid that it might be used as an excuse to subtly bash the Church. But it wasn’t. As a Catholic, I enjoyed the story. Some of the character accents by the narrator were a little over the top. Otherwise it was a very good narration.

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Mesmerizing

Revisado: 06-21-24

An extraordinarily beautiful depiction of life in Quebec during the 17th century. The infusion of Catholic practice and traditions into the story warmed my heart like the blazing fires that warmed the humble homes of those hardy Canadian colonists. Outstanding narration.

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A Must-Read for Every Catholic Citizen

Revisado: 06-01-24

Thirteen chapters, thirteen outstanding writers, and thirteen topics, covering critical political and moral issues of our time. Topics such as immigration, green energy, gay “marriage”, weaponized FBI, culture wars, media bias, national unity, and others. Each essay proposes practical strategies, not just for Catholics but for all people of our country concerned about the radical left ideology dominating our present times.
Read it. Get energized. Get involved. And then go vote!

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A fascinating figure in 20th century history

Revisado: 05-22-24

A very good read, offering a perspective of WWII uncommon in most history books.
There is no doubt that Bishop von Galen passionately loved and protected his Münster flock with courageous writing and preaching from the pulpit. He was a staunch defender of the innate dignity and right to life of every human being. He also loved his Fatherland and despised Nazism.
With the benefit of hindsight, however, he seemed to me to be somewhat of an enigma, more reticent than he should have been in some circumstances, and perhaps overly defensive of civil authority. I do believe he was a sincere and heroic pastor who did much for the Catholics and all good people of Germany.

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A challenging but not daunting read

Revisado: 05-03-24

I was expecting to be intimidated by both the content and the archaic linguistics. But thanks to the outstanding narration, I was surprised not only by being able to comprehend but also enjoy Confessions. You do have to listen intently though. There is no drifting in thought if you want to fully understand Augustine’s writings. It also helped that I slowed the speed down just a bit. There is often a lovely, almost lyrical, cadence to his writing that draws the readers/listeners in.
Highly recommend.

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Relatable and Inspirational

Revisado: 03-29-24

The author uses poignant stories from his life to make the Gospels come alive in our modern day world.
Sometimes raw, often funny, always thought-provoking.
I intentionally listened to just one sermon each day because I wanted to really absorb and contemplate DeFrehn’s profound words of wisdom on themes such as forgiveness, suicide, suffering, and love of neighbor.
A great book for believers AND nonbelievers. Excellent narration as well!

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COULD Have Been 5 Stars

Revisado: 03-03-24

A great story that should have stopped before bizarrely diverting into American presidential politics in the last couple of chapters, starting with an over-the-top biased and distorted description of the Jan 6 protest in DC. The last several chapters of the book were like extraneous, dangling participles to the novel’s plot.
The author should have stuck with writing spy thriller content, not hyperbolic leftist fiction and fantasy.

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Should be required hs reading

Revisado: 11-23-23

Should be required reading of every high school student in every country of the world. However, it is utterly devastating to accept what horrors that human beings can inflict upon millions of other human beings. And terrifying to think about what Solzhenitsyn said, “The line between good and evil cuts through every human heart.”

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Makes the complex understandable

Revisado: 07-07-23

CS Lewis’s frequent use of analogies makes complex theological concepts easily understandable to ordinary people. I could spend an hour reflecting on each paragraph of this book, but then I’d never get through to the end. A wonderful read and an excellent narrator.

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