Take One

De: Karen Kingsbury

Narrado por: Roxanne Hernandez, Don Leslie, Stefan Rudnicki, Judy Young, Gabrielle de Cuir

Two unknown producers struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. With millions of investors’ dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Is it possible to beat the odds and make a movie unlike anything ever done before? Or, will they lose everything in the process?

Could they change the world—before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desperate attempt to keep the film from falling apart—even as a temperamental actress, a botched production schedule, and their own insecurities leave little room for the creative and spiritual passion that once motivated them.

Was God really behind this movie after all? A chance meeting and friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need to stay on mission and produce a movie that will actually change people’s lives. In the midst of the questions and the cameras, is it possible to keep things above the line and make a movie unlike anything done before—or is the risk too great for everyone?

• Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online.
• Inspirational women's fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance.

©2009 Karen Kingsbury (P)2009 Zondervan

multiple readers

I was disappointed when the original reader for the Baxter series wasn't used for this book. Multiple readers are used and I found that made it difficult to listen too. I wasn't fond of the vast variety of male and female readers. The stories are always wonderful and I enjoyed that part.

Take One

I really do not know how to review this book with all the different characters that I am not used to as well as the readers. :Listening to them read a female that mostly is so far off, and then will come along a child that I thought was a child for the part. Do miss the original reader of her books.
The story is very different from her Baxter books, but I am going to finish the best I can. Just starting Take Two and guess that it will be more of the movie world which really not my interest.

Intended for College-Age kids

Great story and message. Book is written more for college age students, which is great, but disappointed I wasn't aware of it prior to my purchase of both books thru Audible.

Take One Karen Kingsbury

Another great book on walking out our faith! Can't wait to get to the rest of the series! Highly recommend.

God is the foundation of this storyline

The character, Annie. And her best friend Bailey. And struggles tv are all too real in this world, and it is extremely refreshing to see the other side of a girl similar age that is rock solid in her love, and faith of God!

always great. enjoy them all

read life characters real life stories. real life God. we so easy forget to pray

Love the continuing Baxter story

Loved the book! I've listened to all the previous books, so it took awhile to adjust to having multiple narrators. It wasn't a bad thing, but occasionally it felt a bit awkward.

KK doesn't disappoint!

This story continues on where the Baxter saga left off. It is very well written and an enjoyable "listen." The narrators were easy to listen to, and it was nice to hear more than one narrator as the story progressed.

Entertaining story!

What made the experience of listening to Take One the most enjoyable?

I liked that the characters were deeply developed and believable. I had forgotten the fears and dreams through a young girls eyes.

What other book might you compare Take One to and why?

This was the first book that I had read (listened to) by Karen Kingsbury and enjoyed her writing very much. She has a style similar to another one of my favorite authors, Francine Rivers.

Would you listen to another book narrated by the narrators?

I liked having 5 narrators. I would have liked to have the their voices a little more distictive or recognizable. A few times this caused confusion. One of the female narrators was not good, but I couldn't say which one, because I didn't know her name. The male voices were awesome!

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

I cried when someone else was chosen for the leads girlfriend. That must have been very hard for the producer/dad.

Any additional comments?

I loved this book. I love that Kingsbury was able to conviegh a beautiful Christian message in a sweet believeable story.....Just PUSH.....Pray Until Something Happens!

Take One

The audio was great and I loved the characters and their lofty ambitions, but I found the first part slow moving, and the character of Andy

Somewhat unbelievable. No one could be that naive! If you have read the authors other books about th Baxters, you will enjoy this one.