Heidi T.

Thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring

Revisado: 02-15-24

Moore is a prophet for our times. This book will doubtless offend those on both extremes of the political spectrum: as a Christian and an unashamed evangelical (in the original, “Gospel-oriented” sense of the word), Moore does not back away from those stumbling blocks that originally made the Gospel of Jesus Christ a scandal to the religious and foolishness to the worldly-wise: the sufficiency of Christ, the power of the Word, the reality of the supernatural, and the cross as a historical reality, theological necessity, and model for discipleship. However, rather than focus on “outsiders”, Moore (much like Jesus) directs most of his argument against those who would take the revelation of God and turn it into a tool for personal or political self-aggrandizement. Those who listen with open ears will find much to consider. “Hear, you who have ears to hear, what the Spirit says to the churches”.

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Real Christmas

Revisado: 01-03-24

Excellent and very readable discussion of the theology of Christmas. I particularly enjoyed Mary as well as the discussion of learning from the shepherds. Will try to listen each Christmas

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Tedious

Revisado: 06-20-23

I am apparently in the minority who did not find this book fascinating. I commend the author for the extensive research done in preparation, both in compiling the biographical account and in the medical advances on schizophrenia. Perhaps it was the narration, perhaps just too many superfluous details, but it was really challenging for me to finish this book.

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Superb story and narration

Revisado: 05-27-23

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author meticulously researched the story of a wartime heroine previously unknown to me and wrote her life story with amazing development of not only the action, which was edge of your seat, but the characters. I loved this narrator before and she was equally good this time, doing well with a variety of characters and accents.

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Vintage Scarpetta

Revisado: 01-15-23

I do love Dr Scarpetta and the history we have with her and her family and friends. Cornwell continues with masterfully researched medical and technical details which make for a fascinating listen and the presentation by Ms. LaVoy is great.

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Long and tedious

Revisado: 01-02-23

Although I have loved John Grisham’s books in the past, I found this one some what plodding and bogged down by detail. The storyline was not particularly suspenseful and the ending unsatisfying. Even the performance seemed hampered by hokey Southern accents. I almost always finish a book I’ve started and did this one, but I wouldn’t advise spending the considerable time it takes. Sorry, John.

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Excellent as usual

Revisado: 12-06-22

Insightful analysis of the personal and cultural idols that we all tend to place above God and Joe to guard against this universal tendency

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Predictable

Revisado: 06-27-21

Although I love the historical research that went into this novel snd admire the work of the Baracha home, it seemed that the story did bring out every cliche about the hypocrisy of the church. I’m sorry if the author experienced many of these things, but as a follower of Jesus, I felt that it portrayed his people in an unfairly negative light. As for the narrator it did seem that she had two voices, one male snd one female. I don’t like to be negative but this was not my favorite listen.

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Masterful

Revisado: 05-24-21

I’m sure I must have read this in high school, but it is not impact me as it is now. Regina of the writing the depth of character development and the sheer raw emotion of the story are overwhelming.IOne of the richest yes saddest books I have ever listen to and the performance is outstanding

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Poignant and compelling

Revisado: 04-08-21

I LOVED this book and the narration by Julia Whalen. Realistic portrayal of life in an era of which I had read little and remarkable depth of character development and interaction. I didn’t think Kristen could surpass The Nightingale but I believe she has.

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