Here If You Need Me: A Memoir Audiobook

" Wonderful read! Beautifully written, and a thoughtful and articulate expression of the work of a chaplain. Braestrop describes ministry with those who suffer, raises the ultimate questions of suffering and offers no pat answers! Thanks be to God for that! Lovely, thought provoking, encouraging, challenging. "

" This book was really interesting. I enjoyed the story, however, as a Christian, I disagree with many of the author's views on Jesus, heaven and hell, and salvation. I struggled in understanding how the author does her job - praying with families, presiding over funerals, and assuring people that their loved ones were in heaven - when she does not believe in any sort of afterlife. I did appreciate that reading this book made me stop and think about my own beliefs, inspired good conversations with my husband, turned me back to God's Word and promises. "

" What a loving book! I never thought about the many different people involved in a search/rescue mission. There are many good people who will risk their lives for someone who they do not know but they care about their well being---especially in the Maine woods in the dead of winter. A page turner. "

" This book was just OK. She jumps around a bit for my taste but at least writes with a sense of humor. If I were a religious person I guess she would be the type of minister that I could relate to. Her job does sound pretty intriguing and I do think she has it right as far as life equals love, without it what do you have? "

" I like Kate and would have to give this book 3.5 stars if I could. Was it a "can't put it down book" No, but interesting all the same and thought provoking. "

" Spiritual without being preachy. Author has a slightly macabre sense of humor but I enjoyed her journey through a tragic event in her life to the fullness of finding her calling. "

" A BLBC choice for July. Not loving it. The story of a woman who overcomes the accidental death of her husband and becomes a minister to the Maine Fish and Game Wardens. Some interesting rescue stories... "

" Just finished this book. I thought that Kate's dedication to her husband's wishes was so meaningful and loving. A must read. "

" Very human author, lets you into here real life. Beautiful spiritually. Allows me to soften once again toward Christianity, and open my heart a little more to "religion", without feeling like I have to go join a church! "

" Sad but enlightening, humorous. What could be better than listen to the author reading her work to you. "

" The Chaplain to the Maine Warden Service tells stories of finding God in the Maine wilderness and in the hearts of her co-workers. "

" Just terrible. No comment. "

" Mind blowing. So sparely written, with such grace and love. I could not put it down and reread it immediately upon finishing it. I learned so much about the human spirit, what is right, true and good. I thank her for writing this. "

" A good read -- this book is truly inspirational without being sappy. "

" Easy quick read and has its moments of inspiration. The fact that this woman is real and amazing keeps you reading. "

" If you liked Eat, Pray, Love, you'll enjoy this book. It's a combination of spirituality and humor. A bit more God then laughs, but still a comforting and fun read. "

" I really enjoyed this story. A courageous women who finds everything good in life. "

" Very good account of a little-known subject. Braestrup has both wit and empathy. "

" I loved this book. She is a very brave and insprational woman. "

" Grief is okay. What an interesting view on search and rescue, and all the people it involves. Amazing to hear their stories of coping, and why the need for a chaplain is important. She has a great voice, and afterwards, you feel like you chatted with a long lost friend. "

" The strength of the human spirit. "

" Beautiful, heart wrenching, healing, humorous. Wish this book had been around 30 years ago when I first needed it. Excellent reading anytime but particularly for those grieving a loved one. "

" This book came HIGHLY recommended by the library!<br/><br/>Very good book ... worth the read. "

" I listened to the audio version of this book, read by the author, and it was fantastic. I'm not sure I've ever enjoyed a memoir as much. Bravo and well done. "

" This book was suggested to me by amazon when I bought another book, so I gave it a try. It is about a widow who goes on to become a chaplain. It was not what I expected and some points were disturbing to me, so I stopped reading (which is rare for me). "

" Read this one before Life's That Way by a few years, but it gave me a similar feeling. Have at least one tissue handy. "

" I loved her story. it was so moving. I love the fact that she is from Maine and lives in Thomaston! "

" Very interesting story about a woman who becomes a minister and helps with search &amp; rescue cases. The main character is a strong woman who puts her life back together after tragedy. "

" Loved it! So thought provoking. Easy read yet very interesting "