Download John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father Audiobook (Unabridged)

" First, this is not a biography. It is the author's reflections on JPII and her own faith journey as well as her commentary on the church in our times. I really enjoyed it and have learned more about this extraordinary man, though reading JPII's own writings was much more fruitful. "

" Complete bios of John Paul have already been written. I enjoyed listening to Noonan describe her personal journey and John Paul's influence on her life, yet there was enough meat about John Paul to keep it from being all about her. I learned some things about John Paul that I didn't know, many of which made me smile. What a great man and pope. The author does a great job narrating her book. "

" I've always liked Peggy Noonan as a historian. She not only saw the Pope but actually was at St. Peter's in an official capacity in addition to having an audience with the Pope! So.... She wrote as a Catholic and a writer. This was as much about her journey as a biography of the Pope. Being at the Vatican was itself, inspirational. "

" Overall decent, but too much of her time is spent on her own reflections of spirituality. "

" Perhaps Ms. Noonan's finest work, fill with life and faith and very real and refreshing. She presents a fair and positive inside the life and teachings of a remarkable leader. Catholic or no, this is an excellent read. "

" What an interesting man. I have a new appreciation for the mystical aspects of this great man. "

" Although I am not Catholic I have developed a high opinion of Pope John Paul II, particularly the time I saw a news clip of him in obvious pain come up to the window to look out on the crowds of people cheering for him and he struggled to lift himself up only long enough to give them a blessing and return to his bed. There were some incredible parts to this book. I had no idea how monumental it was that this man became pope. However in my opinion this was one of the few books that could have benefited from being abridged. I enjoyed the parts about Pope John Paul, but I was less interested in the personal thoughts and experiences of the author. I would have actually given an abridged version a higher rating. "

" This is one of the best books I read this year. John Paul comes across as a deeply spiritual man everyone knew him to be but also practical and often very witty. Noonan is also a splendid writer: her prose is both accessible and imaginative. "

" I actually listened to this book read by the author on my long commute. There were parts of it that made me almost weep in joy and laugh out loud. The book was about John Paul II, Peggy Noonan's faith journey, and the modern Catholic Church, all rolled into one. "

" what can I say Peggy Noonan writes very well ... I follow ~ "

" One of my favorite journalists writes about an extraordinary man. A win-win combo!! "

" The parts about John Paul II were interesting, but I was less sure about the authors personal theories and beliefs. "

" I enjoyed this book and learned some things I didn;t know about the role the Pope places and what an extraordinary man John Paul was. "

" There were whole chapters that focused on Peggy's religious experience without any reference to JP2. I wished it was more objective. "

" a well-written, insightful look at Pope John Paul. "

" This tribute to John Paul II inspired and renewed my faith. Peggy Noonan became a sort of spiritual sister to me as she tied her experiences with John Paul II to aspects of her own journey in faith. This book was, quite simply, a gift t me. "

" I found a hard cover copy of this book at the dollar store - just passing by and have always been a fan of Peggy Noonan. I really enjoyed this book.... "

" I am not a Catholic...not that there's anything wrong with that ;) but have learned quite a bit about the greatness of this man and what impact he had on the world. "

" Aside from the fact that she has one of the most annoying voices on the planet, she's an ill-informed hack with poor research skills. "

" This is as much an analysis of Pope John Paul II as it is a biography. I would have liked more Wotyla and less Noonan. "

" Regardless of your politics, you will enjoy Noonan's skill as she reflects on her faith against the backdrop of the Papacy of JPII. "

" Peggy Noonan narrated her book. This isn't a biography, which I thought it was. It was a long essay about Noonan's appreciation of John Paul II. It was interesting. "

" Perhaps Ms. Noonan's finest work, fill with life and faith and very real and refreshing. She presents a fair and positive inside the life and teachings of a remarkable leader. Catholic or no, this is an excellent read. "

" a well-written, insightful look at Pope John Paul. "

" I enjoyed this book and learned some things I didn;t know about the role the Pope places and what an extraordinary man John Paul was. "

" I actually listened to this book read by the author on my long commute. There were parts of it that made me almost weep in joy and laugh out loud. The book was about John Paul II, Peggy Noonan's faith journey, and the modern Catholic Church, all rolled into one. "

" There were whole chapters that focused on Peggy's religious experience without any reference to JP2. I wished it was more objective. "

" Peggy Noonan narrated her book. This isn't a biography, which I thought it was. It was a long essay about Noonan's appreciation of John Paul II. It was interesting. "

" Not enough about JP2, too much about Noonan. "

" What an interesting man. I have a new appreciation for the mystical aspects of this great man. "

" This tribute to John Paul II inspired and renewed my faith. Peggy Noonan became a sort of spiritual sister to me as she tied her experiences with John Paul II to aspects of her own journey in faith. This book was, quite simply, a gift t me. "

" Noonan is a keen observer. "We embarrass the angels" with some of our behaviours in the 21st century. God forgive us all, me included (or most of all?). "Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed." "