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Broken Mary

A Journey of Hope

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Broken Mary

By: Kevin Matthews
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In 2008, Kevin Matthews, a well-known ABC and CBS radio personality in Chicago, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As the drive-time radio host for 17 years and also the voice of his sports commentator, Jim Shorts, and other characters, Matthews entertained 10 million listeners weekly, sold out every appearance in the Midwest, and performed in front of 65,000 fans at Grant Park. He traveled around the world, met the famous, had babies named after him, and helped countless charities. He entertained hundreds of thousands of people inside prisons, army bases, and backyards. His promotions included comedy jams, a band, barbeque throw-downs, and golf outings.

Broken Mary is Matthews' story of his early years in radio and stand-up comedy, his successful career, his struggle with MS, his awakening to the dignity of women, and, importantly, his chance encounter with a broken statue of Mary left next to a dumpster and all that happened as a result. Told with Matthews' signature good humor, this confession of the brokenness of mankind is touchingly honest, personally inspiring, and full of hope.

This audiobook was read by the author, Kevin Matthews, and the audio engineer was Bob VanProyen.

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Highly recommend this book for anyone who feels alone or struggling with life in general. This book will renew your spirit. Kevin Matthews has a way with words that will hold your attention throughout the entire read. Treat yourself you won't be sorry.

Excellent entertaining life changing!

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Kevhead here, more than half my life since he arrived in Chicago. Also, a renewed Catholic. This book was fantastic, God is using him and I am grateful!

God bless Kev!

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Great book, loved it from beginning to end. Found it hard to put down. Oh and what’s his name, Mr Shorts was ok too. Lol

Thanks Kev

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Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, attending a catholic grade school, Kevin Matthews was always on the radio in car as I was growing up. His reflection of his life resonates now that I am nearly 50 years old. Although I have read the book, nothing compares to him reading the book. He is a master of communication and has entertained me more hours then I can count. To this day I quote "Show's over 2:30 with my Dad and Brother. Thank you Kevin for sharing a moving story. Fantastic!!

A trip down Memory lane

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I am a Kevhead. I listened to Kev’s radio show religiously during the pinnacle years of his run in Chicago. Irreverent, off the wall and always kooky Kevin Matthews played a pipe we listeners joyfully followed as we slogged our ways through the middle of our work days.

But this was in the early 1990’s. We’ve all experienced a ton of what Life throws us since then. You could always tell Kevin was a smart guy. A thoughtful person behind the parties and pranks. Most of us were.

So now he’s on the other side of those heydays and found some new ways of connection that clearly are bringing him much joy and peace. That’s what he shares here after a fun romp through the early days.

It’s just so great to hear him tell his own story here. He’s still Kevin. And I’m still an appreciative Kevhead.

So, yeah “What are ya, goofy?” Has been updated to something more along the lines of “God is great!” And I’m happy he has found this faith that clearly sustains him these days. As well as a broken Mary that serves as a beautiful metaphor of Love to so many including this ol’ radio friend.

The King Of The Kevheads Comes Clean

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Loved it and finished it quickly I would recommend to anyone! For me, it was a timely book to listen to.

Inspirational

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I grew up listening to Kev on the radio in Chicago. It was great to hear his voice again and to hear him share his journey of faith, hope and love.

Absolutely loved this audiobook!

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One of my Radio Memtors, Kevin Matthew's story was unexpected yet familiar. I enjoyed reliving my memories thru Kevin's reliving his. Excellent, passionate, and life changing; I enjoyed it while experiencing the intention of Broken Mary's Love. Thank you for reading this to me. Kevin!

God's steps ordered!

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Thought it would be about radio but instead it’s a extremely catholic religious story. Overly dramatic very superficially self serving to author

Super religious

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