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The Nativity Story

By: Angela Hunt, Mike Rich
Narrated by: Renée Raudman
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Based on the major motion picture, The Nativity Story is the very human, very dramatic, and uniquely inspiring saga of a journey of faith.

Best-selling author Angie Hunt, who most recently wrote Magdalene, a historical fiction novel of the story of Mary Magdalene that was tied to The Da Vinci Code movie, now focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus. She has adapted the screenplay for The Nativity Story into a powerful, historical novel. Her moving novelization tells the extraordinary tale of two common people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, an arduous journey, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. Brought to life with an unprecedented attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, Hunt tells how, from humble beginnings, great things can come.

©2006 Angela Hunt and Mike Rich (P)2006 Tantor Media, Inc.

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"A fresh and viable retelling....[Hunt's] rich prose and cultural details utilize the five senses to recreate the familiar story." (Publishers Weekly)

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I’ll listen to this every December!

Everything about this book is fantastic. I love the story of Christ’s birth and am so happy to have found something to help me feel the true spirit of Christmas in such a meaningful way. The narration is wonderful as is the writing.

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Absolutely love this

She is one of my favorite authors anyway, and again she didn't fail. This is one I will definitely replay.

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Love the Movie, LOVE the book!

I loved everything about this book! It adds depth to the movie. Narrator was great.

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well done

i think that the story was well done though we dont know for sure how all was percieved between mary and joseph and there families it was believable possible and not at all intruding or insulting of our Lords Birth i listened twice and will listen agian i loved it

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Angela does it again!

Angela Hunt has been my favorite author for at least 14 years now. She has a style that makes the phone book “must read” material! The Nativity Story is nothing short of excellent’

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Very Good

I enjoy the writing of Angela Hunt . The Biblical history is so good!! Brings history to life.

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Best telling of Nativity I’ve EVER heard

Angela Hunt has done it again! She can weave a story anew better than most anybody! Even though this story has been told through the ages, I could not put it down until it was finished! I especially loved how she embellished the Magi portion! BravoAngela, one of your bests ❣️

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New way of tell an old story

This is a very interesting and entertaining story of the birth of Jesus. For those who know and live the story it gives a more personal insight into the lives of Mary and Joseph.

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Great story

The Nativity Story is a great retelling of Christ’s birth. It is fascinating hearing how the characters such as Mary and Joseph more than likely reacted to these events. The author paints very realistic setting.
The narrator has a very soothing voice.

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excellent story told by a great teller

I loved listening. what a thing it must have been for poor Mary to go thru. what a lesson to remember as we enter the Christmas season again

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