Diane

Moving and Inspiring!

Revisado: 03-24-23

This is so worth the time and Ben’s voice is stellar for his story! I had a front row seat to his life and experiences. Such an amazing young man…praying his continued joy and positive experiences in his life. Fox has a treasure in you. I hope they realize this. Tears, laughs, and gasps were experienced throughout. I was inspired in a few difficulties of my own…”If Ben can do this, then I certainly can…” Thank you for your service!

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Couldn’t put it down!!!

Revisado: 09-16-22

So well done. And too few Audible books are truly “performed.” This was so well read and performed…just stellar! What a joy!!!

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Hilarious, authentic (truly) and meaningful

Revisado: 03-06-21

How refreshing! I have never enjoyed an autobiography like this!!! I laughed throughout and moved carefully down the road with this author in his discovery of Truth. Rich language and recurring metaphor between one world and the next created a magnificent tapestry...I hesitate to say that I wish Eric Metaxus’ life to move on down the road so I may read his second autobiography! I know!...please make it a trilogy. Book two is ready...write it! Pure joy, this.

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This is social change!

Revisado: 09-19-20

What a marvelous book. I learned so much. Give your books to young people. I plan to buy some just for that purpose. This us such an upbeat, positive message no matter your political party. Candace’s model for young people will improve their lives after reading...all young people, all lives. This book will also go a long way toward correcting social issues present today if we will but listen.

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Faith and Forgiveness

Revisado: 07-12-20

Such a breath of fresh air given to his family in the form of growth and forgiveness. I compare this to the book Educated, where all ties are broken, none are forgiven and I’m fairly certain the wounds fester and harm...A simple, yet stunning book.

And yes, go figure, I’m a hillbilly. I suspected it but am certain now...so many things that ring true! And indeed faith and forgiveness are the best answers to this life.

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My new favorite book...

Revisado: 10-23-19

I’ve always wondered how people could have a favorite book. Books seem so different. But as I have aged I have also wearied of slogging through fiction after fiction only to leave them unfinished. They usually leave me with a bad taste...no knowable truth, no love worth dying for, no reason to exist beyond trying to tell a story that maybe Hollywood would pick up...talk about a worthless world view.

I just finished the Audible version of Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. As I finished, I wept. I have a favorite book in my life. I am full of longing and yet endless hope. I recognize love worth dying for. I heard knowable truth for all the ages. It was salt and light. How satisfying and yet not.

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“What are the odds?...”

Revisado: 08-24-19

Anytime that is said, look for a miracle and one is more frequently than you would expect, presenting itself. As the Christian Love of Christ is embraced and worshiped, as life is lived with eyes wide open and in broad daylight, it seems an awareness occurs that allows the Lord to work, to speak, to move. It’s wonderful. I loved this book. A few of the stories made me stop and cry and praise and pray. This is a faith builder...a hope maker...another way to define our joy.

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Paradigm Shift

Revisado: 02-26-19

I have to admit that I have had a judgmental attitude concerning prison and inmates reaping what they have sown. I am cut to the quick after this book.

I listen to Breakpoint podcast often and felt I needed to know more about the person behind it. This book did not disappoint. The beginning was slow for me because I did not find much interest in things relating to Watergate and Nixon political years, especially so far removed now in time (it seemed...now the book has demonstrated we still struggle with the same issues.) But after his conversion and his story of prison life I could not put this audible down!!! The first half of the book took awhile. The last half took less than two days.

I am sitting here afterwards wanting sincerely to serve others more, in whatever venue I am able, as Chuck Colson has through his Prison Fellowship and Breakpoint. This was an amazing story!

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The Great Divorce Narration...

Revisado: 06-08-18

...was superb!!! What a joy to revisit the book with this delightful narration! It was almost brand new to me due to this unexpectedly well done effort.

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