Just Beyond the Clouds

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury - the "queen of inspirational fiction" ( Time) - is acclaimed for poignant, uplifting novels like Waiting for Morning. This compelling novel paints a moving portrait of a heartbroken widower and a jilted bride, thrust together by their Down syndrome siblings.

When rodeo champion Cody Gunner returns to Colorado Springs, he has no intention of keeping his deathbed promise to his beloved wife - to love again. But when his concern for his brother, Carl, takes him to the Independent Learning Center, he sees how much Carl and his fellow Down syndrome students are progressing. He also notices their teacher, Elle Downs, who glows with such infectious joy and inner beauty that he almost forgets their philosophical differences.

©2007 Karen Kingsbury (P)2008 Recorded Books

Just wonderful!

This book had such a heartwarming story and taught me at the same time about the different facets in the world of people with downs syndrome! I was cheering for the underdog and loved the story right to the last line!

Beautiful story!

As with all of Karen Kingsbury's books, I was not disappointed! It was great, as all of her books are. I felt sad when the book had finished, and would highly recommend it.

Understanding, love & compassioin

What made the experience of listening to Just Beyond the Clouds the most enjoyable?

To hear the love & hope for Down Syn. people. It gave me a better appreciation for the educators and the families. I now look forward to meeting them in my community.

What other book might you compare Just Beyond the Clouds to and why?

Greatly!

Which scene was your favorite?

yes. Author brings you into the lives of the characters.

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

I did both.

Any additional comments?

Would like to know if there is a sequel to this book.

Excellent Story

If you could sum up Just Beyond the Clouds in three words, what would they be?

Worth your time

Who was your favorite character and why?

Carl Joseph--his pure love for life and others; his innocence

What about Tom Stechschulte’s performance did you like?

His ability to portray the voices of those with Downs Syndrome.

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

There were many moments

Any additional comments?

An amazing story of love of life and living each day to the fullest. To God be the glory.

excellent book

wonderful narration and an excellent book.it gave me a new perspective into people living with down syndrome.

A window

Well written and beautifully narrarated, this book shows how Down Syndrome children enrich the lives of loving parents and siblings. Truly inspirational, a window into the lives of those we know so little about.

loved it!

Such a great story. The person reading did a wonderful job. I highly recommend it.

Awesome

I love her books they are clean and wonderful to read I don’t have to worry about swearwords or sexual descriptions love her writing

insightful

As a parent of a child with down syndrome, I found this story insperational. I related to what we have watched our Grace achieve and recieved hope for her adult life as well. I recomend this book to anyone who wants to understand more about special people.

I love Karen Kingsbury Books!

If you could sum up Just Beyond the Clouds in three words, what would they be?

inspirational

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cody Gunner - his gentle love of his brother

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

Just would not have time to read on my own

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

Just touches your insides