The Snow Angel

By: Glenn Beck

Narrated by: January LaVoy, Ron McLarty

Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

A heartwarming novel from Glenn Beck, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Christmas Sweater and phenomenally popular radio and television host.

Rachel Price’s one happy memory from her childhood is of playing outside with her father, Mitch, on a cold and snowy day. In that moment he took her hands in his and called her his angel. She felt safe, loved, and protected. Rachel’s mother dies in a car crash a few years later - a sudden and unresolved ending to a complicated relationship. Mitch’s reaction to certain realities surrounding the death pushes Rachel away and confirms her fear that Mitch never truly loved her at all.

Years later, Rachel’s daughter, Lily, is the only light in her dark life. Rachel is consumed by an abusive marriage but too afraid to escape. On Christmas Eve, Rachel’s husband raises a hand to Lily in a moment of aggression that finally snaps Rachel out of her docile state. She realizes immediately that she must protect her daughter in ways her own parents didn’t protect her and remove Lily from the situation. Through the help of an old and dear friend, Rachel has a safe place to go, but first, she must say goodbye to her father.

As the snow falls on this Christmas Eve, Rachel learns that it’s never too late to start over. The Snow Angel is a tale about family, forgiveness, and learning to treasure our memories while allowing ourselves sto move forward.

©2011 Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. All rights reserved. (P)2011 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Who'd a thought...?

A simple yet poignant story of how kids perceive things and how they're affected by their perceptions. Well worth a listen.

A Good Listen

Would you consider the audio edition of The Snow Angel to be better than the print version?

I enjoy audio books and this was a good one.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were believeable and the story line is one that everyone should have knowledge of. Both for themselves and to help and understand others.

Any additional comments?

I laughed and cried.

wonderful story, excellent narration

Would you consider the audio edition of The Snow Angel to be better than the print version?

For me I like to listen, as I am not a good reader. I did read Blen Becks the Christmas Sweater last year, very good book too!

What did you like best about this story?

I always wanted to read more... hear more. It is real life with real people and feelings.

Have you listened to any of January LaVoy and Ron McLarty ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, This was my first time. This is only my second audio book

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

yes

Any additional comments?

I will read more Glen Beck stories and I would love to listen to January Lavoy and Ron McLarty again.

great book

it was one of the best books I've read in a long time. it moved me in ways I didn't know a book could.

Simple

The story portrays in a simple way what are in reality incredibly complex human issues. As such, it not very enlightening. And the issues are too deep, too prevalent in our society, and too disturbing to be an entertaining or uplifting read. Leave this one on the cyber shelf.

Watch out for this one

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

The file crashed my ipod serval times. The story is not that great. Big Glenn Beck fan but the pacing is off on this book. The Overton Window is just okay but compared to this it is a master piece. I stoped listening the 4th time it crashed my ipod nano. The story is okay. Just strange. I have 5 audible books I got that work great on my nano but for some reason this book is a problem. i would stay away from it. But everyone has different tastes. Don't say you have been warned.

What could Glenn Beck have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He could have narrated it himself and fixed the pacing. Arguing with Idiots is genius.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator of this book was terrible.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Just disapointment. I got this book because I had big hope for it. I even gave the hard back to my mom. I apologized to her. Need to get her a better book. Luckly I have way better success with other books I got.

Any additional comments?

Strange errors with my ipod nano and a terrible story. You have been warned. Worst out of the 5 books I got here.