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The Great Good Thing
- A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ
- Narrated by: Andrew Klavan
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
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How did a New York-born, Jewish, former-atheist novelist and screenwriter - a winner of multiple Edgar Awards, whose books became films with Clint Eastwood and Michael Douglas - find himself at the age of 50 being baptized and confessing Jesus as Lord? That's a tale worth telling.
From his childhood outside New York City through his years as college-dropout wanderer and on to his growing success as a writer, Andrew Klavan consumed stories. From novels and plays to movies and the Bible, literature helped him interpret the world and understand his place in it. Dropping out of college to wander the country as an itinerant journalist, he met the woman who became his wife - and tales of marriage have been central to his writing ever since.
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- Alison Mettam
- 05-10-2023
Brilliant
The first of Andrew Klavan”s books I have read. His biography is so well written and read. He is a deep thinker and clear thinker. I highly recommend it to anyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-2023
Life changing
Andrew’s journey shines a light on the hidden realities of so called ordinary life. Such an honest book that has stayed with me. I return to it often.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-07-2022
Can't recommend highly enough
This is the most engaging audio book I've listened to. Having Andrew Klavan read it adds an extra layer of engagement and enjoyment and I'm looking forward to listening to it again soon enough
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- Sybrand
- 16-08-2021
A wonderful honest account
I love Andrew Klavan"s honesty and intellect. He is perhaps the best Christian author since CS Lewis.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-12-2020
This is a book to read more than once.
I loved listening to this book. Andrew Klavan writes with honesty , candour and humour. The joy he writes about is hard won ...the life journey is fascinating all the way.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-11-2019
You like the podcasts but will you like the book?
I have long enjoyed Klavan's podcasts. While interested enough to wish I had read this book, I wasn't sure if I could go through with actually shelving other books and spending the time to listen.
Well, I have listened. And I'm glad I took the time.
Often, and at startling points, I found myself relating to this digital mentor's openness, even vulnerability as he opened his life experience to us.
Though I don't have the same life experiences, I can relate to your the internal world. And in it's way it has changed me.
Thank you Andrew.
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- Simon M.
- 28-05-2019
Great story, wonderfully written
Fascinating, gripping, beautifully read.
An interest part of the wider Jewish-Christian-secular western story.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-2018
A thing of beauty
In this beautifully written memoir Andrew bares his soul for all to see and provides a sense of perspective on life which is truly moving and imbued with his characteristic wit. The joy of my joy indeed!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-05-2018
A great book by one of the best in the business
I've been a fan of Andrew Klavan for a few years now, and have procrastinated getting this book without any good reason - what a mistake. Truly an excellent work. It will appeal to almost anyone interested in a deep conversation.
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- Koda
- 24-10-2016
Refreshingly truthful, remarkably relatable.
Andrew Klavan and the Great Good Thing came as a true breath of fresh air. The story is constructed in a way that you don't get caught listening to a chronological tale of a mans life, rather you are caught up in his internal struggles. As a reader I could relate to a great many things even though I am not an artistic person. If you like seeing the world and faith from others' perspective then this book is for you.
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