NIV AUDIO BIBLE DRAMATIZED from Zondervan Book Review

NIV Audio Bible, Dramatized on CDsNew International Version Bible: Old and New Testaments
64 compact discs in black zipper case
Unabridged.

Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0-31091-863-9
Release date: November 2001
Retail Price: $99

Recommended Audio Bible

I think one of the best things that my husband Rick and I did was invest in this dramatized audio version of the New International Version (NIV) Bible.  The reading is clear and easy to understand.  It is dramatized but not overly done. 

What I discovered is that when I listen to the Bible I hear things that I miss when reading the Holy Bible.   There are many wonderful people who are bright and intelligent that have trouble reading, there are those who are visually challenged, and there are those like me who listen when resting or doing a hobby, while in the car or on a bus, and when doing household chores.

This version is on the upper end of price, yet it is worth the money if you can swing it--it is actually less than $1.50 for each compact disc, and you get a case for all of them too--AND you can listen to them over and over again! 

Zondervan also has other formats of audio Bibles in the New International Version, that are less in price than this one and can be used in those little telephones and little listening devices.

Mary Katherine May and husband Rick own QualityMusicandBooks.com, an online Christian music, books and gift webstore based in Minneapolis, MN.  Their retail store is currently in the process of relocation.  Special orders and book searches at no additional charge.

UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN Jon Krakauer Book Review

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

Under the Banner of Heaven
A Story of Violent Faith
Jon Krakauer, author

Abridged Audio Book
Compact Discs
Read by the Author

Publisher: Random HouseUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
ISBN: 978-0-7393-2366-3
Retail Price: $19.99
Release date: May 10, 2005

Recommended Audio Book

This edition of Jon Krakauer's book, Under the Banner of Heaven (abridged), begins with the telling of the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping story.  From this starting point, Krakauer branches out to an investigation of how this happened, and why the brainwashing of this girl into agreement could happen due to what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons), founded by Joseph Smith, teaches.

You will hear about the Mormon Church of the past and the present.  You will learn about the difference between the fundamentalist Mormons and Mormons of today.  

I found listening  to this book riveting and informative.  I recommend this audio book for the telling of Elizabeth Smart's story as well as for the content of information about this Church that calls itself Christian but does not believe in the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Kudos to Jon Krakauer for his effort and hard work in the writing and telling Under the Banner of Heaven: A Violent Faith.

CLICK HERE to read the response of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to Under the Banner of Love: A Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer.

Mary Katherine May and husband, Rick, own QualityMusicandBooks.com, an online Christian music, book and gift webstore based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

RUTH BELL GRAHAM A PILGRIM JOURNEY Book Review

Ruth Bell Graham: A Pilgrim Journey
Celebrating an Extraordinary Life
UnabridgedAudio Book: 3 Compact Discs
Walter Cronkite, Narrator


ISBN: 0-8499-6380-X
Thomas Nelson, Publisher
Release date: May 17, 2005

Recommended Audio Book

A great advantage of the internet is the wealth of books, music, and other products once thought to be hard to get if not a recent production, publication or out-of-print is now more often than not readily available--just a click away.

I have listened to the three discs included in this audio edition of Ruth Bell Graham's life before, and having just listened again I thought it a good time to put in a recommended book review. 

Ruth Bell Graham, the wife of evangelist Billy Graham, is no less extraordinary or inspirational than her husband.  In this audiobook, one of her children states than if not for Ruth, Billy Graham could not have accomplished all that he did.

Now having known several adults that began life as children of missionaries to foreign countries, I can state that Ruth Graham's early years of life in China were not necessarily unique for someone in her position.  These years are unique, however, and would still be considered unusual for the average American citizen today as they were when Ruth was a child.  This does not mean that her childhood was inappropriate or bad by any means of measurement--in fact, quite the opposite.

Raised by parents devoted to God's service, the difficulty of going away from family to boarding school, the times when family members are very far apart--sometimes on opposite sides of the world.  It would be unbearable for all but the most stoic if not for God's love and ever-present presence.

There is a lot that we can learn from hearing or reading about the life of this woman of exemplary character.  This particular edition that contains three audio discs includes the excellent narration of Walter Cronkite, a semi-dramatic interpretation of portions of her life, recitations of her poetry, and first-hand accounts from those who have had the privilege of knowing or having come in contact with Ruth Bell Graham.

This edition is currently out-of-print.  It is available both used and new through many online book sites.

Mary and Rick May own QualityMusicandBooks.com, and online music, book, and gift webstore.