Elizabeth

Worth listening through to the end, despite flaws

Revisado: 12-04-22

(This critique is for the audiobook only.) I concur with those who were put off by this book's flawed writing. There were several times when I was ready to give up on it altogether. Nevertheless, I'm glad I hung in there. The book improved tremendously when Charles and Thomas finally met, and that scene even brought me near to tears. Thomas Johnson spoke to my soul in that scene, and in several others as well.
I'm glad to now have some inkling of how much my life has been enriched by a former slave, whose ministry to Spurgeon helped Spurgeon minister to me (and to countless others).

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The most helpful I've read on the subject

Revisado: 08-22-22

Very pastoral, thoroughly biblical. The most helpful I've read on the subject. Highly recommended.

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One of the most enjoyable audiobooks I've heard.

Revisado: 04-14-21

Pip Torrens was absolutely brilliant in his reading/acting of this audiobook. How he managed to read so rapidly (to capture the quick pace of Lascelles' brilliant mind), without ever sounding clipped or breathless, and while maintaining such perfect diction and personable inflection, is a true wonder. He scarcely ever paused, and yet left you always wanting more. Bravo!
As for Lascelles himself, I can only say I wish I had known him. A truly fascinating man. Though I differ with his thoughts on religion, I enjoyed his insights and wit on everything else, and I believe I would have liked him very much if we'd ever met.
I highly recommend this audiobook.

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Better than expected

Revisado: 08-28-20

This was a thoroughly first-rate and professional production. I enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommended.

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A new favorite!

Revisado: 03-27-20

I didn't want it to end. The poetic, epic, true, sweeping story of the Bible

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Excellent

Revisado: 12-30-18

Sissy Spacek brought the characters to life in this stunning look at human goodness and evil.

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Loved part of it

Revisado: 05-04-18

When she was describing the crisis of the stroke, it was utterly fascinating! But when she went off into New Age mysticism toward the end, it was a huge letdown.

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Incredible story, beautiful narration

Revisado: 01-29-17

The first thing that grabbed me was the narrator's voice. So very pleasant that I just wanted to pull up a chair and listen. But she wasn't limited to "sweetness and light." When tragic things had to be communicated, she did so with real feeling. I would happily listen to her again.
True, she stumbled over a few of the foreign words and names, but I couldn't bring myself to take a star away from such an excellent performance.

As for the story: It is absolutely vital that it be told and retold. And don't fear that it will be a depressing book even though much of it is hard. Much of the story highlights the beauty of good and loving hearts which refused to give in to hate. This is an excellent narrative which should be widely heard.

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Valuable life lessons, winsomely taught

Revisado: 09-28-15

In a world full of voices, Gracia Burnham has won the right to be heard. If you don't know her story , it would be helpful (but not necessary ) to read her first book, "In the Presence of My Enemies ." But this newest book stands very well on its own , too. Gracia is no stained-glass, too good to be true saint. She's honest, humble, and wise because of all that she has suffered , lost, and gained. She has much to teach us all.

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So glad this story could finally be told!

Revisado: 05-22-15

What a beautiful story...so glad it didn't remain "classified" forever!
I love biographies which inspire me to want to be a better person. This story of courageous kindness in a time of madness certainly fits that description. That anyone could suffer what these men suffered and still maintain good hearts is amazing. But they did, as their actions proved.
The narration ranged from "adequate" to "good," with the lower marks for the unfortunate attempts at German accents. But I'm very finicky about accents, and others might not find it distracting as I occasionally did.
I can certainly recommend this book as a valuable addition not only to WWII history, but to human history. It's gritty and real, but warm and inspiring, too. That's quite an achievement.

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