Charlie Stayton

A Wonderful Experience

Revisado: 05-30-22 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Fr. Stephen Siniari’s book Secret Turning is a masterpiece of storytelling. His descriptive prose gives a beautiful and insightful look into the everyday life of a diverse and vibrant Orthodox Parish. While listening to the audible book, it was easy to find myself transported to the yard with Misto telling his story or sitting next to Ms. Ruthie in her Sunday best with gloves. Fr. Siniari’s ability to weave a story with his incredible skill will have you unable to stop once you start. Few authors can paint a picture with words as vibrant as Fr. Siniari. The audible book is just a little over eight hours but is well worth it! This is also the perfect companion to his previous book Big in Heaven. I highly recommend this book both for Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike you will find insight into the humanity of man and his everyday struggle to turn toward God.

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Wonderful book highly recommend for all!

Revisado: 09-14-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

All of us find at some point we are struggling in our Faith. Weather it is with prayer rule or even simply having the strength to go to Church. Farther Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh have given us a wonderful gift in this book Renewing You. With the work of both a priest and Dr. Roxanne’s in Phycology their “Plan” puts forward a fresh a unique way in finding a path to Renew our Faith Foundation. The audible book is an easy and enjoyable listen. I would highly recommend this to both new and long-term Orthodox Christians. Infact this is a good book for any Christian. I found especially relevant for me Chapter 4: Turn Your Trials into Triumphs. I found this insightful and helpful.

All in all, a wonderful book that I would highly recommend

Charlie Stayton

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A wonderful book!

Revisado: 06-07-21

I was extremely surprised by this wonderful audio book. It is one of those books that grabs you at the first Chapter. I also felt myself riding an emotional rollercoaster that I didn’t expect. In today’s world of a secular outlook in our country I found this story to be very impactful. As an Orthodox Christian it especially hit close to the heart. I would highly suggest this book to not only young Orthodox Christians, but any young Christian especially in the current world climate. It is easy to take for granted what we have, and this story brings to light just how easy it would be to loose. The book is intended for young adults over 13, but as an adult I found plenty in the story to keep me engaged. The young women who narrates the audio book does a wonderful job, and through her the main character truly comes to life. A little over 5 hours the audio book can be listened to either during your morning commute or over a weekend. It will leave you thinking about our world and maybe with a tear in your eye.

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When you Pray

Revisado: 05-25-21

This wonderful 9 chapter book with appendix by L. Joseph Letendre gives some wonderful insight on prayer. As he explains there is nothing easy about prayer and it is too easy in today’s world to become easily discouraged in trying to keep our rule of prayer. Using quotes from both Fr. Thomas Hopko, Fr. Alexander Schmemann, the Scripture and many others, the author give us tools and an understanding that can help us achieve prayer or to “come before God’s face with thanksgiving” He uses St. Theophan the Recluse words on prayer to set up his chapter headings:
So, when you pray:
Pray as you can
Pray attentively
Pray the Lord’s Prayer
Pray the Psalms
Pray the Gospels
Pray for others
Pray frequently
Pray faithfully.

I found the chapter on Pray as You Can especially insightful, since we all tend to think we do not pray as we should. Finally He includes an Appendix on What Monasticism Teaches Us. This again is another tool in our prayer toolbox.
The Audio book is well narrated by the Author himself and is just a little over 1 hr. It is perfect for the commute to work, or even to listen over a couple of lunch breaks. I would highly recommend this book to all Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians who wish to improve their prayer life.

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