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A Man Called Peter: The Story of Peter Marshall Audiobook
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Filled with humor, wisdom and loving detail, the powerful story of Peter Marshall's life has touched the hearts and minds of millions of people. It’s a story about love—the love between a dynamic man and his God, and the tender love between a man and the woman he married. It is also the gripping adventure of a poor Scottish immigrant who became chaplain of the United States Senate and one of the most revered men in America. A Man Called Peter became the number-one best-seller when it was published in 1951, and around the world lives were changed by reading of the chaplain's remarkable faith. In the foreword to this audio book, Peter's son writes, "Even when [Dad's] words were preached 'secondhand'. . . in the movie version of A Man Called Peter, they had an amazing effect on people." Through Peter's story and the compelling sermons and prayers included in A Man Called Peter, you will discover insight into God, man, and life on earth and hereafter. You will also be encouraged by the realization that "if God can do so much for a man called Peter, he can do as much for you."
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"I throughly enjoyed the novels Christy and Julie, but I have not had a chance to read A Man Called Peter. I did have a chance to watch the movie when I was younger before I knew about the book and was moved by how much this man took on in such a little amount of time. This is a biography of Catherine Marshall's husband life and his path with GOD. It show how strong his faith and personality was, but at the same time he was a humble man. This is a must read for me."
— Michelle (4 out of 5 stars)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
A Man Called Peter Listener Reviews
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" The authors's life with her husband. Not as good as Christy or Julie but still good. "
— Becky, 2/18/2014 -
" This book was so great that I may have to buy a copy, even though I already read it from the library. I may want to read it again. This book, by one of my favorite authors, Catherine Marshall, has been on my To-Read list for a long time. "
— Mary, 2/16/2014 -
" This book has been sitting on my shelves for years and I am so glad I finally picked it up. This book was a beautiful story of Peter Marshall, told by his wife. I was very interested to get a perspective of a preachers wife, especially one as influencial as Peter Marshall. I loved the excerpts of his sermons included in the book....many of them even brought me to tears. Great book, wonderful story!! "
— Chelsie, 2/12/2014 -
" So far, it's great. Catherine Marshall has a style all her own and her husband is a delight to get to know through her words. "
— Holly, 2/9/2014 -
" I read this book many years ago.....beautiful heartwarming biography of Peter Marshall, a Presbyterian Minister, and his love of God; and a love story of Peter and Catherine Marshall. Think I'll read it again! "
— Roberta, 2/7/2014 -
" This is a wonderful true story of a remarkable man and a beautiful love story. It left me sobbing at one point. "
— Elizabeth, 2/1/2014 -
" It is a lovely story about Peter Marshall who became the Senate Chaplin in the 40's. Unfortunately, only about 10 pages focuses on that detail of his life, the rest is devoted to how he got there and what an amazing person he was. It was a little too devoted to how amazing he was, I would have enjoyed a more realistic look at the man and seen his faults and how, despite them he became successful. However, if you want a sweet love story this is one. "
— Natalie, 1/30/2014 -
" Interesting book about a remarkable man. "
— Linda, 1/15/2014 -
" Loved it! I wish church growth was as easy now as it was then! "
— Jean, 12/19/2013 -
" I read this when I was quite young . . . and loved it. "
— Leslee, 12/18/2013 -
" Great book about a great pastor/preacher "
— Jim, 11/29/2013 -
" Hoping for inspiration. So sappy, couldn't finish it. "
— Kathy, 11/16/2013 -
" Oh for such a Christian spirit today! I was blessed to hear his son preach and to know him and his wife, Edith, personally. They were such bright lights in my life. The date finished is a "no later than" kind of date. "
— Dan, 11/16/2013 -
" Catherine Marshall writes a touching love story about her husband Peter Marshall and about his love for God. Peter came from very humble beginnings and we see how his love for God lead him to became Chaplain of the US Senate and admired by many. "
— Neva, 9/21/2013 -
" I liked this biography. Wish we had more men of his 'ilk' today. "
— Sandy, 7/24/2013 -
" This book is such an inspiration! Oh, how we need bold men of God to speak today! I had forgotten about having read this book years ago until I saw the movie on tv. Written by his wife, this is a beautiful story of truth, a man totally sold out to the LORD! "
— Pat, 7/5/2013 -
" I read this a couple of times, but it has been a long while ago. I NEED to reread it ... and, soak up the wonder and inspiration of Peter Marshall's life once again. "
— Readstoomuch, 4/13/2013 -
" Loved CHRISTY and JULIE. Not so interested in this panegyric to her late husband. "
— Christina, 4/2/2012 -
" My copy is actually about 30 years old. I've reread this book a few times, and just re read his sermons at the back of it a few times more. "
— Deb, 1/10/2012 -
" What a great man. Love his sermons too. "
— Randall, 11/23/2011 -
" Read this years ago. Very inspiring. "
— Yvonne, 10/6/2011 -
" It's a slow biographical read of the sort written in the Eisenhower era. Great sermon extracts though. Peter Marshall certainly led an interesting and inspirational life. "
— Mike, 9/15/2011 -
" powerful story with something for everyone. Humor, romance, and the strength of spirit and faith in God. A positive message. There is also a movie based on this book that was true to both the story and the message. "
— Nan, 8/29/2011 -
" Growing up, Peter Marshall was one of my heroes. Not only did he give me gifts of understanding spirituality and nurturing my testimony of Christ, but also gifts of public speaking organization. My son, Peter, is named both for the apostle, Peter, and for Peter Marshall. "
— Marie, 8/28/2011 -
" A man called Peter; the story of Peter Marshall by Catherine Marshall (1951) "
— Dona, 3/25/2011 -
" Growing up, Peter Marshall was one of my heroes. Not only did he give me gifts of understanding spirituality and nurturing my testimony of Christ, but also gifts of public speaking organization. My son, Peter, is named both for the apostle, Peter, and for Peter Marshall. "
— Marie, 3/23/2011 -
" I remember this one least of all Marshall's books, and mainly remember being a bit disappointed. "
— Deirdre, 1/3/2011 -
" Hoping for inspiration. So sappy, couldn't finish it. "
— Kathy, 11/14/2010 -
" I was touched by Catherine's love for her husband. She inspired me with how she handled Peter's death and, though I read her books years ago, they came back to soothe me when my own dear husband died. "
— Luckngrace, 7/24/2010 -
" I read this book many years ago.....beautiful heartwarming biography of Peter Marshall, a Presbyterian Minister, and his love of God; and a love story of Peter and Catherine Marshall. Think I'll read it again! "
— Roberta, 7/24/2010 -
" Read this years ago. Very inspiring. "
— Yvonne, 7/24/2010 -
" I liked this biography. Wish we had more men of his 'ilk' today. "
— Sandy, 9/18/2009 -
" This is a wonderful true story of a remarkable man and a beautiful love story. It left me sobbing at one point. "
— Elizabeth, 7/29/2009 -
" A Man Called Peter and the Prayers of Peter Marshall: A Spiritual Life by Catherine Marshall (1996) "
— Laura, 5/29/2009 -
" A man called Peter; the story of Peter Marshall by Catherine Marshall (1951) "
— Dona, 2/24/2009 -
" My copy is actually about 30 years old. I've reread this book a few times, and just re read his sermons at the back of it a few times more. "
— Deb, 8/11/2008
About Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall (1914–1983) began her writing career as a single mother, after the untimely death of her husband in 1949. She went on to write more than twenty books. Her greatest success was her 1967 novel, Christy, inspired by the story of her mother, which spawned a television series, a youth book series, and a made-for-television movie.
About Renee Ertl
Renee Ertl is an audiobook narrator and actress with more than a hundred voice-over, print, on-camera commercial, and corporate video projects to her credit. She started working in the industry as an actress in summer stock and dinner theater, and she has traveled extensively, performing on cruise ships and touring with “Up with People.”