Are you listening?
I typically listen to several audio books at once, and right now I’m listening to five. All of them very different…
Christians know what Jesus Christ has done — but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This audiobook reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.
Where to begin… I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Nothing short of transformational. Paul David Tripp says it so well when he shares, “I have read no book that more carefully, thoroughly, and tenderly displays Christ’s heart.” Amen.
Listen to a sample of GENTLE and LOWLY
The house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer’s shocking last wish.
I’m enjoying this novel. Interesting characters, and a primary character I definitely care about. That said, I’m having an easier time not coming back to it as often. However, I adore narrators with English accents so listening to this one is pure delight. I’m planning to finish it, only maybe not before some of these others.
Listen to a sample of The Messy Lives of BOOK PEOPLE
Based on his most popular sermon series, New York Times best-selling author Timothy Keller delivers an extraordinarily insightful look at the keys to happiness in marriage. The Meaning of Marriage showcases Keller’s vast understanding of the Bible and how it can not only be relevant to relationships today but also form the foundation of a modern, healthy, loving, and long- lasting marriage.
I’m listening to this book along with someone else, and we’re discussing it from time to time, which I’m really enjoying. Marriage was God’s idea and his invention, and yet the world has long sought to reframe that definition. And never more than in the last decade. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to marry or who needs to be reminded of the wisdom in God’s design for a man and woman in this covenant relationship.
Listen to a sample of The MEANING of MARRIAGE
Zero day: a software bug that allows a hacker to break into your devices and move around undetected. One of the most coveted tools in a spy’s arsenal, a zero day has the power to silently spy on your iPhone, dismantle the safety controls at a chemical plant, alter an election and shut down the electric grid (just ask Ukraine).
For decades, under cover of classification levels and non-disclosure agreements, the United States government became the world’s dominant hoarder of zero days. US government agents paid top dollar – first thousands and later millions of dollars – to hackers willing to sell their lock-picking code and their silence.
Then the United States lost control of its hoard and the market.
This is NOT a novel, but almost feels like one at times. I forget who recommended this to me, but I’m definitely enjoying it. Even though “enjoying” is not the right word. The Zero Day described in this book is real and more than a little disconcerting, but I’m being educated in world I know little about.
Listen to a sample of THIS IS HOW THEY TELL ME THE WORLD ENDS
A post-apocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the United States after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons (EMPs). In a small North Carolina town, one man struggles to save his family after America loses a war that will send it back to the Dark Ages.
Even though I’m not far into it, I am riveted by this story. And slightly terrified. I heard the author interviewed on THINQ and listened to the book sample, then dove in head first.
Listen to a sample of ONE SECOND AFTER
So which camp are you in?
1) I NEVER listen to audio books—and please, for the love, Tammy, don’t ever post about them again!!
2) I OCCASIONALLY listen to audio books, but still prefer a print book—pretty much like doughnuts over broccoli.
3) I ALWAYS listen to audio books, adore them, cannot live without them—bring ’em on! Just like Chick-fil-A nuggets and waffle fries!
And have you read any of these? Or do you have a recommendation?
Much love from Nashville, friends! So glad we’re in this together.
Tammy
Speaking of audio books…
Have you listened to any of these recent FOCUS ON THE FAMILY releases? : )
