A Daily Rate

De: Grace Livingston Hill

Narrado por: Susan O’Malley

Life held little joy for Celia Murray. Forced by poverty to leave her aunt, who had been her only source of love and warmth, Celia goes to the city to find a job. There she tries to make the best of her new home: a dreary boarding house.

Then everything changes! Celia receives an unexpected inheritance and sets about to make her dreams come true. She sends for her Aunt Hannah, and together they work a miraculous transformation on the old boarding house, making it into a place of warmth and laughter. Yet Celia struggles with a sense that there is something—or someone—missing.

Enter handsome Horace Stafford, minister of the mission chapel. At first Celia believes this is a man whose faith and compassion matches her own. But when a terrible misunderstanding comes between them, will Celia ever be able to confess, even to Horace, the deepest desire of her heart?

©1982 Grace Livingston Hill (P)2001 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Good story but no more

As for me there are too much Bible topics. I would evaluate this story as good, clean, intelligent one. There is no astonishing performance, the scenario develops simply and expectedly, no sudden, impressive switch.

A Heartwarming Christian novel

Originally published in 1900 by Grace Livingston Hill and recorded in this century, the book has a timeless message of love for God and others shown in selfless service. It's a story of a young girl who depends on God for her needs and learns that He never fails. Cecilia is desperately poor living in a horrible boarding house. But the unimaginable happens and she gets an inheritance. How she uses it to help others and is rewarded 100 times over is the bulk of the book. How she learns hard lessons balances the story with shadows that make the blessing times show even brighter. There are a lot of Bible verses and some Christian poems and hymns read in appropriate places. And there is sweet romance, and a bit of humor too.
I guarantee a happy lump in your throat and glistening eyes as you listen to this sweet story packed with the gospel message.
I totally loved it.

Good Inspirational Book

Would you listen to A Daily Rate again? Why?

It's a Christian story written by a Christian author, the narration is done well, and the story is entertaining and has a special message.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Aunt Hannah, and the young man who chose to stop getting drunk, and to live a better life.

What about Susan O’Malley’s performance did you like?

Her ability to give each character a different voice, and to use inflections properly.

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

a young woman learns to trust God.

Any additional comments?

All of Grace Livingston Hill's books are suitable for the whole family.

A Beautiful I site full story

I hesitated in listening to this story. It was exactly what I needed when I needed it. A strong Christian theme. Opening the hearts of those that have faced challenges in their lives and their ability to turn to God and overcome adversity. I strongly recommend it.

Faith building

Nice wholesome story. Full of scripture. I like that one of the heroines struggles like I do.