Magnificent Obsession

By: Lloyd C. Douglas

Narrated by: Mike Vendetti, Kathy Verduin, Lee Ann Howlett

Dive into Lloyd C. Douglas's timeless tale of redemption, love, and the transformative power of selflessness. Magnificent Obsession follows the journey of Bobby Merrick, a wealthy and reckless young man whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident.

Struggling with guilt and a newfound sense of purpose, Bobby embarks on a path of personal growth, guided by a mysterious philosophy that challenges him to live for others.

Narrated by the talented trio of Mike Vendetti, Kathy Verduin, and Lee Ann Howlett, this audiobook brings the characters to life with vivid emotion and depth.

Experience the poignant moments, gripping drama, and uplifting themes of this classic novel in a way that will resonate long after the final chapter.

Perfect for fans of heartfelt stories and inspirational journeys, Magnificent Obsession is a testament to the enduring impact of compassion and courage.

Public Domain (P)2025 Mike Vendetti

A Tale for Unbelievers

'Truth is stranger than fiction' is a cliche that is clamoring for recognition in the dearth of good books today. This story is based on a real man and his philosophy. Written in 1929, with snake oil salesmen, prohibitionists, and nouveau riche (before the crash) the narration was annoying at first. Narrators read the book as written. No one writes fiction in the language of Shakespeare today, either. I first saw the movie and felt it was special in spite of the soppy romance between Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman. The book is better.

difficult to follow

Great story, but such a bass voice was difficult to understand much of the time.

Missing some very important chapters. I love this book.

It isn’t the full unabridged version. I love this book and wish it was unabridged.

Worst readers ever - ruined a good story

I know this story from when I was a teen. So I know it’s a good story. But my goodness! Lots C. Douglas deserves better. The man sounds like his dentures don’t fit right and so he cannot properly enunciate, although his inflections were okay. The female readers were much worse. They sounded like bad high school play actors. Maybe trying to make up for the man’s poor enunciation by over-pronouncing everything, and speaking very slowly and deliberately- as if to a child of poor mental acuity. I couldn’t stand it and gave up. I’ll have to re-read the book myself once I’m retired and have the time and rested eyes for it.