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  • Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them

  • By: John Ortberg
  • Narrated by: Jay Charles
  • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (143 ratings)

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Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them

By: John Ortberg
Narrated by: Jay Charles
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Normal? Who's normal?

Not you, that's for sure! No one you've ever met, either. None of us are normal according to God's definition, and the closer we get to each other, the plainer that is.

Yet for all our quirks, sins, and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word; it is one of our most fundamental requirements. So how do flawed, abnormal people such as ourselves master the forces that can drive us apart and come together in the life-changing relationships God designed us for?

In Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and best-selling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community tick. You'll get a thought-provoking look at God's heart, at others, and at yourself. Even better, you'll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways. With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It's where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God's love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.

©2003 John Ortberg (P)2003 Zondervan
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Great Time Listening

Narrator was awesome.
There are other books that I wish were available on audible.

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outstanding

Ortberg does an outstanding job in this book on relationships containing humor and great depth.

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The need for community

Everybody's Normal.. presents a clear case for the need for Christian community If the Church is to become a place of healing.

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Great read or listen.

Love John Ortberg's style of writing. It's very in formative, plus he adds a touch of humor to each chapter.

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everybody normal till, you get to now them

Can always count on John Ortberg, to explain how Jesus Christ fits so easily into our lives,in a straight forward way...

It explains just how were all a work in progress, and John will give you the steps to get yourself, & help others achieve community, on earth, as it is in heaven..

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Not his best book

I enjoyed the first half of this book more than the second half. I found myself losing interest the more I listened to it. However, I like John Ortberg's writings and his 'easy to listen to' manner is always attractive.

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funny, practical, and thought-provoking.

excellent book on improving relationships, and developing a more harmonious Community around you. I would recommend this book for all ages, in all situations.

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The chapter and the audio content do not match

It is a good book i want to listen!! Also the first audio book ! Great book!!

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Great Writing and Storytelling

This was very thoughtful provoking. I truly enjoyed the author’s viewpoint. All points were made eloquently.

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Great book

John really puts this one together right. I listed to it twice in a month's time and after ordering from Audible for about four years, that's a first. I also purchased the book. John has a unique talent at putting catchy humor in just the right places to get an important message about life across. e.g. Sarah was the first Mom to go to the checkout with both Pampers and Depends... and they also ate the same strained vegetables. ... A great listen.

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