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Be the Change: Your Guide to Freeing Slaves and Changing the World Audiobook, by Zach Hunter Play Audiobook Sample

Be the Change: Your Guide to Freeing Slaves and Changing the World Audiobook

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Read By: Kelly Ryan Dolan, Kelly Higdon Publisher: Zondervan Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780310772200

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

11

Longest Chapter Length:

16:53 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

10:04 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

13:39 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Most people think the average teenager isn’t capable of much beyond hanging with their friends and wasting time. But Zach Hunter isn’t your average teenager. And he’s hoping to show you that you’re not either. Zach has been trying to end slavery around the globe. Most people (maybe even you) think that slavery has been over for a long time. But sadly, there are more people bound in slavery now than at any of the times we read about in our history books. Now Zach is working to end slavery and free the men, women, and children who are being held against their will. He’s even found some friends in the fight, including Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Leeland Mooring of Leeland. Just look around the world and on the news and you’ll find that there are plenty of things wrong with our planet—homelessness, hunger, global warming, AIDS…the list goes on and on. And we usually look at these problems and decide they’re too big for us to do anything about. But Zach is proving that one person can make a difference. And in his book, he’ll reveal the elements needed to make amazing changes in your world. In the end, he hopes you’ll find the thing you’re passionate about—and start making changes!

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"An American youth finds out that there is still slavery in the world and begins at a campaign called "Loose Change to Loosen Chains". He tells inspiring stories and encourages teens to figure out what they are passionate about and get involved. Each chapter has thought provoking questions that could be used in a devotional. I would recommend this to all teens and their parents."

— Janet (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " i read this book for my leadership small groups a few years ago and loved it, its inspirational and i must read it again! "

    — Kimathy, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Please read this book. It is so powerful. Smart kid. "

    — David, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I believe the book is aimed at teens, but there is an occasional condescending tone to it. Not that the young author thinks that he's better, just explaining concepts or historical aspects or something like it is an 8 year old learning about it for the first time. But then, I think it would be good for this book to reach many ages. So perhaps it is all right. I read this often thinking that I should buy a copy for my 15-year old brother to read. I know he could make such a difference right now. He's an amazing young guy! I like the religious aspects and referrals in this book. I wish the Bible quotes and story summaries were more King James Version. I like the workbook layout that can be helpful getting young people started on how they change their lives and the lives of others in the world. I had to read this, being connected with "Amazing Grace" and abolishing slavery. I admire the author quite a bit and am glad he's making so many changes. He made good points that I felt useful and helpful to me personally. While some things could have been better, I think this book is good and worth reading. More importantly, I think the topic is what needs to be understood and applied to each of us individually. "

    — Heidi, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the book,but it didn't always interest me or relate to me as some of the chapters really did! "

    — Tmimhoff, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I am excited to share this with the youth group at church and our pastor. "

    — Holly, 1/11/2014
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    " Great book for the pre-teen/teen. "

    — Oswald, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " First book from Zach Hunter, a modern day abolitionist, who was 14 when he wrote this. Fantastic & inspiring read. Great for using with students. "

    — Joel, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Zach Hunter is a fabulous writer and he is still a teen. i think he has/will change the world by telling people about modern day slavery. The book was well written but Id rather read a different book. "

    — Grace, 9/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A very readable book, that is full of thought provoking challenge to find your God-inspired passion and act upon it. A good book to discuss in a group setting, as the discussion questions at the end of each chapter allow for small group use, very easily. "

    — Ryan, 9/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Really good but I wish it talked a little bit more about actual slavery... "

    — Adam, 5/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great book on what young people can do to make a large impact on this world. Zach has a huge heart and will be known for his passion against slavery. "

    — Christi, 5/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. It was straightfirward and very inspiring. I enjoyed the part on influence- it challenged me to see how much influence I have in my life. All in all, a great book that I would recomend to anyone! "

    — Jana, 4/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " the boy seemed to enjoy, and learn a lot, from it. he read it rather quickly, too. i need to catch up! "

    — SunnyD, 12/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A 15yo raises awareness about global slavery. Informative and interesting, but lots of Christian references. "

    — Karla, 11/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Inspirational book for young adults. "Be the Change" is especially useful for encouraging awareness and reflection about social justice. Some references to religious faith are included, which may limit its appropriateness in a secular environment. "

    — Jtolan1, 12/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " You can help change the world "

    — Andy, 11/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I give this book 100 stars. Never have I been the same after reading Zach's enthusiasm. I have ever-since wished to be an abolitionist and/or missionary! "

    — maidenofvirtue, 9/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent read to be challenged to view the oppressed in light of God's love. "

    — Crystal, 6/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It gave me a new perspective about what passion was. The stories were amazing to read. The best part was famous people you know actually went through life changing experiences. "

    — Victoria, 5/18/2011
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    " Really challenged what I spend my time getting worked up about. Could not put it down. The interview with Wess Strafford is still dancing around in my brain--what a thoughtful interview! This book was way worth the buy. Never ever ever donating. "

    — Taymous, 10/28/2009

About Zach Hunter

Zach Hunter is a teenage abolitionist and activist, spending much of his time working to end modern-day slavery around the world. When he was twelve, he started a campaign called Loose Change to Loosen Chains, helping to raise awareness and money to free people from slavery. The author of Be the Change, he speaks to hundreds of thousands of people each year, inspiring them to find their passion and make a change in the world.

About Kelly Ryan Dolan

Kelly Dolan is a voice-over artist, filmmaker, and creative media producer based in Chicago. He also produces two podcasts Ears of Steel: The Podcast, a weekly travel & entertainment podcast hosted by author Bart Scott, and Stay Cool, Geek, a comedy podcast hosted by writer/director Kurt Larson. In addition to his media work, he is a voice artist who records radio spots, product demo narrations, and audiobooks for companies such as The New York Times, Zondervan, and Oasis Audio.