The author's skilled narration clarifies why he believes Jesus is the human face of God, an opposing view to modern theology that demythologizes Jesus in order to understand Him. Parini argues that when the mystery of Jesus is disregarded, it make Him little more than a good man instead of God in human form. Parini's voice takes on an edgy quality when he explores why we need to re-mythologize Jesus, which means to accept the mystery of Jesus on faith. With a rhythmic cadence, Parini guides listeners through Jesus's teachings and, ultimately, his death on the cross to position Him in a faith-based, historical context. In this way, salvation becomes a process instead of a one-time event.
Pub Date: Dec. 3, 2013
Duration: 6 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781469283609
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
James Michener tells the real stories behind the man and his books. The recording is read with skill and consistency although the reader does little to enhance the robust, larger-than-life incidents related in the book. Due to the first-person narrative format, there is no opportunity for the narrator to change his voice. This makes some chapters monotonous as they go on and on in the typical Michener style. The listener may also become confused because the stories are not told chronologically. This is not a great choice for the audio format, but Michener fans may stick with it to the end.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
In a quest for a sense of inner contentment and self-worth, Gloria Steinem brings the reader on a journey of investigation and discovery. Steinem reads the text herself in a straightforward and friendly, but not intimate, presentation which is so easy to listen to it invites repetition--thus ensuring the painless relearning of the lessons of the book. It's difficult to tell from the reading that this audiobook is abridged; each section can stand alone. Nonetheless, the listener wished the book were unabridged. Steinem left me wanting to learn more.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Dove Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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