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Jacob Nordby
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"Burn This Book...". In his postscript, the author asks listeners to destroy this book. Why? Find out as you follow the main character in an adventure of the mind and spirit. A burned-out businessman takes an unplanned vacation to his mountain lodge and meets a strange visitor who issues a startling summons. He is to leave his whole life behind and journey into the unknown on a mission which may have world-changing impact.
Faced with the agony of this decision, he realizes that he may not have any choice against the hand of destiny. Join him on the path to discovery as he encounters teachers, guides and ragged shamans who change the way he sees the world forever. Who knows? You may emerge from this tale with a different perspective, too.
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Excellent story that combines music and folklore
- By T. L. Walker on 10-01-15
By: Alex Bledsoe
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The Magicians
- A Novel
- By: Lev Grossman
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A senior in high school, he's still secretly preoccupied with a series of fantasy novels he read as a child, set in a magical land called Fillory. Imagine his surprise when he finds himself unexpectedly admitted to a very secret, very exclusive college of magic in upstate New York, where he receives a thorough and rigorous education in the craft of modern sorcery.
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Not an average book
- By Kyle on 04-30-11
By: Lev Grossman
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The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, Book 1)
- By: Maggie Stiefvater
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
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It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them - not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble. But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain.
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Predictable Prep Boy Meets Witchy Girl
- By FanB14 on 01-29-13
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Edge of Eternity
- By: Randy Alcorn
- Narrated by: Roger Marsh, Phil Ross
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
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Nick Seagrave is a disillusioned business executive who has lost loved ones to tragedy and his family to neglect. Now, at a point of great crisis, he finds himself inexplicably transported to what appears to be another world. Suddenly he's confronted with profoundly clear views of his own past and personality. And he's enabled to see, hear, taste, and smell the realities of both heaven and hell - realities that force him to face dangers and trials far greater than any he's known before.
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AMAZING
- By Julie R. VanderMate on 08-12-10
By: Randy Alcorn
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The Immortal Circus
- Cirque des Immortels, Book 1
- By: A. R. Kahler
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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Murdered contortionists aren't exactly what Vivienne signed up for when she ran away to join the circus. But like most things under the big top, nothing is what it seems. With a past she can't quite remember, Vivienne finds that running away forever might not be as appealing as it once sounded - because forever means something quite different at the Cirque des Immortels.
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I Swear if I hear "says" again i am going to screa
- By benjamin on 09-15-13
By: A. R. Kahler
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The Stolen Child
- By: Keith Donohue
- Narrated by: Andy Paris, Jeff Woodman
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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Seven-year-old Henry Day is kidnapped and renamed "Aniday" by changelings, ageless beings who inhabit the woods near his home. The changelings also leave behind one of their own, who flawlessly impersonates Henry except for one noteworthy detail: the new Henry is a prodigiously talented pianist.
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Not Anything Close to the Hype
- By Jon on 06-20-06
By: Keith Donohue
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The Beast of Barcroft
- By: Bill Schweigart
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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Ben McKelvie believes he's moving up in the world when he and his fiancée buy a house in the cushy Washington, DC, suburb of Barcroft. Instead he's moving down - way down - thanks to Madeleine Roux, the crazy neighbor whose vermin-infested property is a permanent eyesore and looming hazard to public health. First Ben's fiancée leaves him; then his dog dies, apparently killed by a predator drawn into Barcroft by Madeleine's noxious menagerie. But the worst is yet to come for Ben.
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Just Bearable
- By Nancy Chilton-Kendrick on 06-18-17
By: Bill Schweigart
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The Autumn Castle
- By: Kim Wilkins
- Narrated by: Richard Aspel
- Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
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Berlin in autumn: Christine Starlight lives in an artists' colony with her lover Jude, whose patience and beauty have eased her battle with chronic pain. But Christine begins to be haunted by childhood recollections of a little girl's disappearance and the flapping of a blackbird's wings. Then her world is rocked by the return of a childhood friend... Mayfridh rules over a land where a wolf is the queen's counsellor, fate turns on the fall of an autumn leaf and mortals feel no pain.
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Great Story, Horrible Narration
- By KathyDB on 03-24-15
By: Kim Wilkins
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Unearthly
- By: Cynthia Hand
- Narrated by: Samantha Quan
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy.
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Fantastic story, horrible narrator.
- By BookMama on 08-26-11
By: Cynthia Hand
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Wonders of the Invisible World
- By: Christopher Barzak
- Narrated by: Michael Crouch
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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Seventeen-year-old Aidan Lockwood lives in the sleepy farming community of Temperance, Ohio - known for its cattle ranches and not much else. That is, until Jarrod, a friend he hasn't seen in five years, moves back to town and opens Aidan's eyes in startling ways: to Aidan's ability to see the spirit world; to the red-bearded specter of Death; to a family curse that has claimed the lives of the Lockwood men one by one...and to the new feelings he has developed for Jarrod.
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Sugar coating of L.G.B.T. sprinkles, of all things
- By Eli on 01-19-16
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Stories
- All-New Tales
- By: Neil Gaiman - author/editor, Al Sarrantonio - editor, Joe Hill, and others
- Narrated by: Anne Bobby, Jonathan Davis, Katherine Kellgren, and others
- Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins
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The best stories pull readers in and keep them turning the pages, eager to discover more—to find the answer to the question: "And then what happened?" The true hallmark of great literature is great imagination, and as Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio prove with this outstanding collection, when it comes to great fiction, all genres are equal.
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Something for Everyone
- By Nicole on 05-24-17
By: Neil Gaiman - author/editor, and others
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Yoga of Max's Discontent
- By: Karan Bajaj
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
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Max Pzoras is the poster child for the American dream. The child of Greek immigrants who grew up in a dangerous New York housing project, he triumphed over his upbringing and became a successful Wall Street analyst. Yet on the frigid December night that his mother dies of cancer and he's involved in a violent street scuffle, Max begins to confront the nagging questions he has about life. He begins his search for answers by impulsively traveling to India, first to the foothills of the Himalayas and then to an ashram in the drought-stricken south.
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Then the seer dwells in His own true splendor.
- By Darwin8u on 06-13-16
By: Karan Bajaj
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- Molly Kurland
- 11-18-15
A Message For Us All To Wake Up
Through a beautifully written narrative the author shares a story of his own shift in awareness that he seems to want to share with the world, hoping more people will wake up and do something to make a difference. The world is on the brink. Destruction has begun but it's not fatal yet. The outcome is unclear. It's up to us to respond to this call. Thank you, Jacob.
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- Darcy Bellows
- 08-18-14
my favorite book of the year!
What did you love best about The Divine Arsonist?
this was a wonderful relatable story of one man's spiritual awakening. He walks away from the material kingdom he built and discovers a depth within.
What did you like best about this story?
I liked all the character's back stories. Each character had a story about how they arrived to where they were at which is true in life as well but I loved the characters and their respective stories.
Which character – as performed by Jacob Nordby – was your favorite?
I liked Jack part of me likes the idea of off the grid living. Freedom fun and adventure!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I enjoyed the cathartic experience Jacob experienced in the cave visiting the dark side and the epiphanies that were shared.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-29-21
Buy it
Brilliant. Buy it. Listen to it. Think about it. Listen to it again. Remember it…………need more like this.
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- Sheryl Hebert
- 06-11-13
Divinely Inspired!
Would you consider the audio edition of The Divine Arsonist to be better than the print version?
I would consider the audio version to be better than the print version, because I could close my eyes and let the author paint pictures of "awakening" in my mind.
What other book might you compare The Divine Arsonist to and why?
This book is one of a kind.
Any additional comments?
"The Divine Arsonist" was an excellent read (or listen)! Jacob Nordby gives us a glimpse of one man's experience of remembering who he is, why he is here, and how to apply that knowledge to his everyday life. He does a wonderful job of putting the every day "trials" into perspective, as it pertains to the overall "oneness" of everyone and everything. Don't pass this one up!
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- Beky
- 02-17-22
An Absolute Must.. Audio is best
I have been on my own journey of awakening for about 8 years but had reached a division in the road that I was unsure which direction to go. to be honest, I don't have the words to describe what this book means to me.. but it has catapulted me into another dimension of understanding myself better and which direction I want to pursue. All I can say... the author reaches into your soul for this one..
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- dunhop
- 06-14-15
Good but not great
Interesting story but really nothing new. The same messages you can find in everything from castenada, ruiz, tolle, etc to even fight club. The audio editing leaves something to be desired with retakes and duplicate reading. I got all the way through it and surprised i did.
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- Sunshine Sally
- 05-08-19
It was alright.
If a Wrinkle in Time and The Shack had a kid, it would be this book. There are so many similarities between the three stories, it was hard not to think of comparisons while listening to it. Well written but I felt like it was a story already told.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-26-19
if your mind is open, then read this book.
If teachers arrive when the student is ready the then this book was right on time.
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- David Day
- 11-04-23
Be careful
Be careful, reading this book may shake you up a bit. It has me. And I am grateful to the author for the revelations.
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- Shawn
- 03-17-14
A New Hero's Journey
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely. My review of the book on Amazon (I have the Kindle version) reads, in part:
The Divine Arsonist is a classic Hero's Journey as described by Joseph Campbell. In that, comparisons to everything from Homer's Odyssey to Star Wars can be drawn; however, don't expect swordplay, dragons and buxom princesses in need of rescue. (There is some nudity and bodily fluids, if that's your 'thing.') This is one man's inward journey from one place in life to a new, broader truth. It's a lot more Carlos Castaneda than George Lucas.
From a purely technical standpoint. Mr. Nordby uses words, sentences, description and all kinds of trippy metaphor brilliantly. It's very succinct, not too flowery.
The style is raw and honest and the story moves at a good pace, only threatening to drag at a couple of points. I never found myself bored with the story itself.
Being a writer myself, I found a few instances where the main character said, "I had no idea what was to come," hilarious, I kept yelling at the book: "Come on, dude, they're going to ____________." (I wasn't disappointed.) Those scenes are a part of all such stories, so this isn't a fault of the author's. It's just obvious that the main character has never done much reading!
The book doesn't require a degree in literature or comparative religion to understand. It both shows and talks about the themes and ideas, often doing both of these for each step of the journey to reinforce the point.
Also, the story is simple, straightforward. There's no clutter or side-trips along the way. Some will see this simplicity and label it naive, trite or cliche. In my opinion, it is no such thing. It is a focused narrative, all in service to the book's theme.
That theme is also simple. The Divine Arsonist is designed to show (or remind) the reader, through the vehicle of the main character, that there is another way to define and live your life. Simple.
If that idea resonates with you, then read the book.
Will it change your life? Only if you let it.
What other book might you compare The Divine Arsonist to and why?
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior comes to mind, but only as it's a story of awakening to another way of life.
What does Jacob Nordby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I'm not a big book listener; I'd rather read. In this case, I wanted to hear Jacob's voice reading the book. Had it been anyone else, I probably wouldn't have bothered. (Well, maybe Patrick Stewart, but that's another story.) I didn't know what to expect.
I like it.
He doesn't try to "act" the book, he reads it to you: so if you're looking for a theater production, you won't find that here. Jacob Nordby has a very good voice; not something put-on, but real. Not deep and imposing, and (thankfully) not high or nasally. Like the Little Bear's porridge: just right.
He reads it as you might imagine your father reading to you before bed. Masculine, no nonsense and somehow intimate.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
At 8+ hours, no. I did listen to it over two nights, though.
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