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Finding God in Unexpected Places Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Mel Foster Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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An Atlanta slum. A pod of whales off the coast of Alaska. The prisons of Peru and Chile. The plays of Shakespeare. A health club in Chicago. For those with eyes to see, traces of God can be found in the most unexpected places. Yet many Christians have not only missed seeing God, they've overlooked opportunities to make him visible to those most in need of hope.

In this enlightening book, author Philip Yancey serves as an insightful tour guide for those willing to look beyond the obvious, pointing out glimpses of the eternal where few might think to look. Whether finding God among the newspaper headlines, within the church, or on the job, Yancey delves deeply into the commonplace and surfaces with rich spiritual insight.

Finding God in Unexpected Places takes listeners from Ground Zero to the Horn of Africa, and each stop along the way reveals footprints of God, touches of his truth, and grace that prompt listeners to search deeper within their own lives for glimpses of transcendence.

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"This is the first book by Philip Yancey I have read. It is a compilation of many experiences he has encountered during his travels. I found this work directs the reader to examine our daily actions and motives. Christians should strive for perfection, with the knowledge that God's grace is our gift."

— Bonnie (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love books that can enrich me spiritually as well as intellectually and this book does both, Philip is one of my favourite authors for a reason. "

    — Anita, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " At first I didn't understand where Yancy was going with this book; however, it turned around and is good. "

    — Sue, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm a huge Yancey fan, but didn't really like this book. "

    — Dave, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It had some good stories, but not much meat to it and I can't say that I really learned anything from it. "

    — Shiffra, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Encouraging case studies in what God's been up to in areas of the world or stratas of society that readers might be at least a bit surprised to learn about. Inspiring studies of some Christians at work in difficult circumstances with what sometimes see insurmountable problems. "

    — Peggy, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very interesting book . . . I listened to it in the mornings when I took a walk . . . found it to be comforting, inspiring, and thought-provoking. "

    — Lisa, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yancy brings some of his great insights into the world around us. The hand of God shows up in so many of the developments in the world. I highly recommend this book. You will be highly blessed. "

    — Terry, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good collection of thoughtful essays by Philip Yancey. "

    — Conrad, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Seemed like a collection or essays or anecdotes, which is fine, but not really what I was looking for. "

    — Heather, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good one from Yancey. "

    — Glenn, 8/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was an interesting book, but felt more like a string of anecdotes than a fully developed book. I enjoyed it, but I don't feel like I got anything out of it. "

    — Teresa, 3/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quite interesting and easy to listen to while traveling. God is truly everywhere if we only have eyes to see. I especially appreciated his insight to Jewish, Islam and Christian relgions. "

    — Suzanne, 11/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the post 9/11 version. Yancy took our 9 Chapters and wrote 14 new chapters so the book is fairly relevent. "

    — Kyle, 10/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book. I enjoyed the reading of it and loved the storytelling style. I recomend this book. "

    — Miss.terri, 9/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great Yancey book. A great book for thinkers and questioners and anyone who wonders why things are the way they are. "

    — Tre, 6/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A bit to fluffy for me. Some might like it, but it's not the kind of stuff that does me any good. "

    — Eric, 3/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A loose collection of essays and chapters, the book was not what I was expecting based on the title. Nonetheless, like all of Yancey's books I've read so far, I sincerely appreciate his candid style and his insight into everyday spirituality. "

    — Christy, 12/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Despite it's warm-fuzzy, touchy-feely find God by feeling pain approach, a worthwhile read. "

    — Ron, 7/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was an interesting book, but felt more like a string of anecdotes than a fully developed book. I enjoyed it, but I don't feel like I got anything out of it. "

    — Teresa, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It had some good stories, but not much meat to it and I can't say that I really learned anything from it. "

    — Shiffra, 1/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm a huge Yancey fan, but didn't really like this book. "

    — Dave, 11/3/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " At first I didn't understand where Yancy was going with this book; however, it turned around and is good. "

    — Sue, 9/20/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Despite it's warm-fuzzy, touchy-feely find God by feeling pain approach, a worthwhile read. "

    — Ron, 9/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yancy brings some of his great insights into the world around us. The hand of God shows up in so many of the developments in the world. I highly recommend this book. You will be highly blessed. "

    — Terry, 7/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the post 9/11 version. Yancy took our 9 Chapters and wrote 14 new chapters so the book is fairly relevent. "

    — Kyle, 9/27/2007

About Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey worked for ten years as an editor and then publisher for Campus Life magazine. In 1980 he and his wife Janet moved to Chicago where he began a career as a freelance writer. They moved to Colorado in 1992. He is the author of over twenty books, three of them coauthored with Dr. Paul Brand. He is grateful to be able to make a living writing about the questions that interest him.

About Mel Foster

Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.