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One of my top five favourite books of ALL TIME

Revisado: 09-03-14

If you could sum up Practice of the Presence of God in three words, what would they be?

Intimate Adoring Conversation

What did you like best about this story?

That it is 400 years old and translated into the exquisite language of 19th century English. That it is the way to learn to live the first and most important reason you are here: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.

Which scene was your favorite?

Brother Lawrence in a letter writes, ``you may think this is all I talk about, It is true.`` I love that line, It is true. The narrators voice brings the heart of BL to life! Bravo Scott Brick! I can see, feel and aspire to his pure heart of integrity, to `think nothing, say nothing and do nothing but for the love of God. Imagine a man like that, a women like that! I love how BL uses feminine pronouns to describe his soul.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It makes me fall on my knees. It makes me change the way I think, speak, reflect.

Any additional comments?

He ``suffered much`` the first ten years practicing the presence of God. It`s not like flipping a switch it is a consistent forming of the mind and spirit. If it would take me ten years to pursue the heart of God, and find it the way Brother Lawrence found it, then I will start my quest now.

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I took this book everywhere, it ended too soon.

Revisado: 10-10-13

If you could sum up The Massey Murder in three words, what would they be?

fascinating history/story

What other book might you compare The Massey Murder to and why?

Mary Queen of Scots, for the similar soul-wrenching circumstances of the lead lady

Which scene was your favorite?

The bio's of Hart Massey, Bert Massey, Florence Eustace . . . all the players in the drama come off the page. I cannot pick one scene. Many of the names and stories are new to me while others are familiar. But they all overlapped in this era of Toronto's history. They used the same old streets that are there now, Spadina, Yonge, Adelaide, and shopped in the same stores, Eaton's, Simpson's. The book is like walking through a black and white picture veil of 1915 and on the other side it is all brought back to life, colour and action!

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

Nearly

Any additional comments?

I will listen to it again so I can soak up all the beautifully presented history.

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LOOKING FOR PURPOSE? Read this book.

Revisado: 10-22-12

Would you listen to Wrecked again? Why?

YES. I will listen again! Wrecked is good coaching on HOW to live. I need reminding, regular reminding. I will listen, am listening, again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wrecked?

The reason we do humanitarian work is to feel better about ourselves. Right?

NO philanthropy is not self-medication.

Compassion means, "suffer with".

"It will hurt a little, maybe even a lot."

We find purpose in suffering.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Goins – was your favorite?

Jeff's sister Marissa, her collage experience, wanting to find purpose and find it without failing in the process. I get you Marissa.

And Dustin in the chapter The Great Cliche.

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

Find yourself, the self you were meant to be.

Any additional comments?

Buy it.

Then, do it.

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Insightful Principals Fantastic Stories

Revisado: 06-06-12

What made the experience of listening to Not a Fan the most enjoyable?

The stories, illustrations were captivating Idleman historical and contemporary.

What did you like best about this story?

The biblical insight that Jesus stopped giving away bread he did not preach to win approval.

Have you listened to any of Kyle Idleman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not A Fan is my first Idleman book

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

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Listen to it!

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I love Hudson Taylor

Revisado: 05-08-12

Where does Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is in my top 20

Would you recommend Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret to your friends? Why or why not?

YES. I recommend this story. It one of the greatest I have ever read. I read it first 15 years ago and listened to it--thanks to Audable-- last month. It is rich!

Did Raymond Todd do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, nice voice

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Hudson Taylor's daughter dies, then later, his wife dies. And that man loved his family, you can feel that in the way he loves and accepts the Chinese he loves and adores his own family. The loss of those dear people was heartbreaking and inspiring all at once.

Any additional comments?

Hudson Taylor was one of the first missionaries to accept woman as equal, equal in the work and equal in their value to God. He was a great man. If there was another biography (with lots of excerpts from his own corrospondance--I love that in a book!) then I would buy anohter version of his biography.

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