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Then Came Heaven | [LaVyrle Spencer]
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Then Came Heaven

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  • by LaVyrle Spencer
  • Narrated by Amy Irving
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  • LENGTH
    12 hrs
  • RELEASE DATE
    12-16-99
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Publisher's Summary

Eddie Olczak, devoted husband and father, a man of unshakable faith, derives intense pleasure from the life he's built with his wife, Krystyna, their 2 daughters, and the Catholic church where he both works and worships. So when a tragic accident takes Krystyna's life, Eddie is sure his heart is broken forever. Friends and family rally around the Olczaks in their time of grief. But one woman cannot fully express her sorrow. Her name is Sister Regina, and as time passes, she comes to realize that her relationship with Eddie transcends their shared love of Krystyna and the girls. Thrilled, but frightened, Eddie and Regina look within their hearts to make some difficult choices.

Copyright ©1997 by LaVyrle Spencer; Copyright (P)1997 Dove Audio, Inc.

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  • Winner of Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award: Best Audio of 1997, Celebrity Reading.

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    Karyn Westport, CT, USA 05-13-07
    Karyn Westport, CT, USA 05-13-07
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    "Tragic but worth it."

    This story starts out with a terrible tragedy. Spencer must have lost someone she was close to in order to have described great mourning in such detail. In a paper book, you can skim over parts that are hard to handle, but in audio, you are stuck with every grueling and painful detail. However it's a beautiful book, a great romance, and an interesting description of life within the religious order. In my opinion, it's better than books with the tragedy at the end.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Kathi Clinton, UT, USA 04-15-10
    Kathi Clinton, UT, USA 04-15-10
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    "My ears still hurt!"

    Soooo disappointed that this audio book is recorded so poorly it sounds like the narrator is in an echo chamber. When I finally gave up after 20 minutes, my ears literally hurt! Seems to me we should be able to count on a certain level of listening ease. I beg you not to waste your money on this one. (The story is a great one - I've read the book. This recording, however,....unbearable.)

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Judy Fort Worth, TX, USA 02-12-04
    Judy Fort Worth, TX, USA 02-12-04 Member Since 2003
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    "Highly recommended!"

    This was the most sad, then the most beautiful love story I have read or listened to in a long time; probably ever listened to or read! I recommend this highly if you like sad and beautiful love stories!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Peggy Baltimore, MD, United States 06-06-03
    Peggy Baltimore, MD, United States 06-06-03

    After nine surgeries on my brain and looking at a tenth, audio is the choice for me to feel whole again. I am myself in the world of books!

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    "Great fun!"

    This is a special book that's sad, warm, funny, and sweet all rolled into one. It pulls you into the story and you start to feel for the family and want them to be happy.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Helen Dallas, TX, United States 10-10-12
    Helen Dallas, TX, United States 10-10-12 Member Since 2010
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    "You cannot hear a thing!"
    What would have made Then Came Heaven better?

    The sound on this is horrible - DO NOT WASTE A CREDIT!


    What could LaVyrle Spencer have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Make the sound better


    Would you be willing to try another one of Amy Irving’s performances?

    If the sound was improved


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    I do not know - you couldn't make out what they are saying...


    Any additional comments?

    I should be able to return this for a credit!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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    Becky CHAPPELL, NE, United States 07-09-12
    Becky CHAPPELL, NE, United States 07-09-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Poor Quality"
    Would you listen to Then Came Heaven again? Why?

    Probably not


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    The narration was of poor quality. Very hard to understand. Narrator did not portray each character as in other books that I have listened to.


    Any additional comments?

    I read this book a long time ago and that is why I choose it. Loved the story.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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    Marsha Nevada City, CA 08-25-11
    Marsha Nevada City, CA 08-25-11 Member Since 2010
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    "My favorite love story"

    I would say this story is my favorite love story of all times. LaVeryle is such a brilliant writer. The characters are so real and warm and loving...(all but one!) The recording is very old and hard to hear....so, if you let that get in the way, you won't like it. But if you can get past that....it's a wonderful love story.

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    Suzanne McCallister Visalia, CA USA 07-02-11
    Suzanne McCallister Visalia, CA USA 07-02-11 Member Since 2004
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    "Audio Quality is horrible"

    I can't believe that Audible inventories a recording of SUCH POOR QUALITY to be completely impossible to listen to. I know that this is not recorded by Audible but there should be a warning that the audio quality is very low.It sounds like they got Amy Irving (who is not a good reader) on the phone to record this.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Barbara Reading, PA, USA 05-22-10
    Barbara Reading, PA, USA 05-22-10 Member Since 2010
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    "Then Came Heaven"

    I'm not of the Catholic faith but I thought this was a wonderful audiobook.

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    Norma honolulu, HI, USA 01-22-10
    Norma honolulu, HI, USA 01-22-10
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    "Loved the story"

    I really love all LS books, have read them all. This was the first one i listened to and it was a great disappointment, hard to understand half the words. The narrator was horrible. Buy the book and read it, it is worth it. I do not recommend to buy this version.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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