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Saint Francis of Assisi

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Saint Francis of Assisi

By: G. K. Chesterton
Narrated by: Deaver Brown
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A dazzling and uplifting biography of the great Saint Francis of Assisi who gained the world by giving up worldly goods to be be independent of all. Less is more at the highest level. Told in a remarkably astute, nuanced, optimistic, uplifting biography by G. K. Chesterton, known as the Prince of Paradox.

Public Domain (P)2019 Deaver Brown
Christianity Historical Ministry & Evangelism Religious Saints & Sainthood Theology Feel-Good
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I tried and tried to get through this book but finally decided I would just have to read it in print. I even tried to listen to it on different speeds… but, alas, that did nothing to improve the listening experience. One star is too much a gift to describe the the narration. If you really enjoy the writings of G K Chesterton… buy the book, not this audio!!

Ruined by the narrator

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I could scarcely listen to the actor because of annoying piano scales in the background.

Annoying background music

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The content was excellent but barely understandable while listening to this stumbling reader. Perhaps a different narrator could produce a more appealing and inspiring read.

Perhaps a different narrator?

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the story is great the delivery i almost could not finish i am sure he is a very good man but he should NOT BE READING FOR AUDIBLE or anyone. it was very hard to finish and i will remember his name so as to avoid listening to him again pains me to say it

not a good reader

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The halting stumbling reading of this book proves antithetical to Chesterton's style and meaning!
Listening became actually painful.
I cannot imagine how the creators of this version could pick a reader so contrary to Chesterton and his verbal style.
I got it by mistake and exchanged it for the Simon Vance reading.

Don't get this one!

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If the back go piano tinkling doesn’t drive you mad the bumbling narration will finish the job. This was not worth the credit I used for it. The book itself is a product of its (and Chesterton’s) time and should be taken as such. The quality of the recording is poor and the narration is horrible. The creepy repetitive piano music in the background is the cherry on the top of a really crummy sundae.

If the background music doesn’t drive you mad....,

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