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Jim

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  • Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You | [Andy Stanley]
    Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You
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    Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Andy Stanley
    • Narrated By Lloyd James
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (72)
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    In this compelling and helpful book pastor and author Andy Stanley wrestles with what he calls"four invaders of the heart": guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. One or another of these caustic emotions sabotages lives on a daily basis and destroys relationships. But Stanley assures listeners that there is hope. In his trademark style - smart, engaging, and popular - he examines where these powerful forces come from and reveals effective strategies for overcoming them.

    Keron says: "ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE?"
    "Getting rid of heart poison"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes. It gets beneath the surface and uncovers destructive emotions that will eventually derail us if not dealt with.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Enemies of the Heart?

    How anger says: "You owe me." Greed says: "I owe me," Jealousy says: "God owe me." Guilt says: "I owe you."


    What does Lloyd James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Lloyd James read the book well.


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

    Yes, how some of the poison in my heart was exposed! Now I am taking steps to clear up the poison so it does not effect most important relationships in my life.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Hobbit | [J. R. R. Tolkien]
    The Hobbit
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    The Hobbit

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By J. R. R. Tolkien
    • Narrated By Rob Inglis
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
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    (4695)
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    (4194)
    Story
    (4245)

    Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.

    Darwin8u says: "Victory after all, I suppose!"
    "A Delightful Listen!"
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    What did you love best about The Hobbit?

    The story.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Probably Bilbo, but others like Bomber the fat dwarf, very likable.


    What about Rob Inglis’s performance did you like?

    Good voices - read well.


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

    How a Hobbit overcomes fear for a great adventure.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Outliers: The Story of Success | [Malcolm Gladwell]
    Outliers: The Story of Success
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    Outliers: The Story of Success

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Malcolm Gladwell
    • Narrated By Malcolm Gladwell
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    (2273)
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    In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing.

    S Prabhu says: "Excellent book; well adapted for the audio format"
    "Facinating!"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes. People often have a romantic idea of how people became super successful. Gladwell shows why this is not the whole picture. Through exhaustive research the reasons why people have succeeded are shown.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    How the Beatles succeeded by putting in 10,000 hours in Germany. How a Jewish immigrant lawyer succeeded because of his background that seemed to be disadvantageous.


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

    I found myself saying "wow" several times.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus | [Timothy Keller]
    King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus
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    King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Timothy Keller
    • Narrated By Lloyd James
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (133)
    Performance
    (81)
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    King's Cross is Timothy Keller's revelatory look at the life of Christ as told in the Gospel of Mark. There have been many biographies of Jesus, but few will be as anticipated as one by Keller, the man Newsweek calls "a C. S. Lewis for the 21st century." In it, Keller shows how the story of Jesus is at once cosmic, historical, and personal, calling each of us to look anew at our relationship with God. Like Keller's other books it has tremendous crossover appeal, but it is also ideal for the faithful.

    Janie Pickett says: "Narrator voice -- not quite Tim Keller"
    "Profound and intelligent look at the life of Jesus"
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    If you could sum up King's Cross in three words, what would they be?

    Thorough, Relavant, Fresh


    What was one of the most memorable moments of King's Cross?

    The description of the girl following an invisible thread leading her on a scarry journey. I powerful picture of what it is like following the king. We don't know where he is leading us, but we know it will get us home.


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

    I listened to the book in parts. There was much rich content to pause and chew on.


    Any additional comments?

    When I gave the hard copy of this book to a deep-thinking teacher, he was very encouraged. He said he wanted to read it again to get more out of it.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God | [Timothy Keller]
    The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
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    The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 20 mins)
    • By Timothy Keller
    • Narrated By Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (163)
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    (142)
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    Few subjects are as compelling-or as endlessly variable-as love and marriage. The Bible is filled with references to husbands and wives, from the story of Adam and Eve to advice in the New Testament, each open to interpretation. In The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and bestselling author of The Reason for God, uses the scriptures as his guide to show readers what God's call to marriage is, and why this is such a powerful call.

    Adam says: "Now my most recommended book on marriage"
    "C.S. Lewis of 21st C on Marriage"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I would recommend this book to a friend. It is easy to understand but comprehensive and helpful.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It's a story that is enjoyable with lots of take-aways.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Tim's wife breaking the china to get his attention.


    What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

    Most marry for one of three reasons: 1. Physical attraction, 2. Money / financial stability, 3. Social status - two of these can quicly change. The first will certainly change for the worse. HOWEVER, if you marry a spiritual friend - your relationship will have longevity and true satisfaction in the deepest sence.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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