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Letters from War: A Novel Audiobook
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When Beth Thompson’s only son, James, goes missing in action in Afghanistan, she is left with her prayers, hopes, fears... and letters. Mother and son have been writing since boot camp. James writes of his struggle to become a confident soldier and of his concern for his young wife and their unborn child. Beth, like any mom, praises her son’s courage even as she frets for his safety. Even after James disappears, Beth is comforted by a daily ritual of writing him about her feelings, faith, and attempts to maintain a normal life when nothing is really normal but the waiting. Based on platinum-selling singer Mark Schultz’s hit song “Letters from War,” this powerfully emotional and timely story reveals how faith sustains in even the darkest of circumstances. SPECIAL FEATURE: Contains music tracks from Mark Schultz's CD, Renaissance, including "Highlands," "Normancy," and "Letters"
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"Open book. Start reading. Cry. Stop reading. Close book. Stop crying. This is such a tear jerker, just like his songs. It was torturous on my tear ducts. But I finished it, rolled over in bed, cried myself to sleep. Yay!"
— Wendy (5 out of 5 stars)
Letters from War Listener Reviews
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" This book was beyond words amazing!I loved this book and would read more like it in heart beat! "
— Kierstin, 1/5/2014 -
" Wow! This is an amazing book. Very powerful emotions. "
— Marta, 1/3/2014 -
" Mark Schultz did a wonderful job of portraying a mother whose faith overcame all. A very religious book, but I enjoyed it non-the-less. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good love story. "
— Shannon, 11/7/2013 -
" The idea for this book was compelling, but I think it was dragged out without any real suspense or character development. I skimmed the second half of the book just to see what happened. Eh. "
— Hueytyng, 9/7/2013 -
" Just really incredible! "
— Shannon, 3/24/2013 -
" So amazing! I feel like I am in the family's shoes feeling and living with my family member gone. The tears, the smiles, and all the love and pride in this book. I absolutly love it all! "
— Kyla, 1/9/2013 -
" I love the song that this book is based on. It was interesting to read the novel and compare the two. "
— Danielle, 11/23/2012 -
" Such a powerful book, on Faith, Family, Service, and the fierce love of a solider's mother. "
— Deanna, 11/22/2012 -
" I am going to start with the fact that I bawled in the last 2 chapters. I found it heart warming and true to the love a parent would have to a child. "
— Brittany, 8/27/2012 -
" A quick read that made me think and feel thankful I live where I do. "
— Stefanie, 6/28/2012 -
" This was a fast read. It is story about a mother & son who write letters while he is in Afghanistan. James is missing and Beth the mother fears him dead but she keeps writting letters to him. "
— Cindy, 3/12/2012 -
" Excellent heart warming book! Definitely a tear jerker, so be prepared. A good representation and tribute to our military and their families at home. "
— Anna, 3/7/2012 -
" a lot of invoking of god and faith and praying here, to bring a son back from war overseas. based on a song? letters are interesting to read, but overall, just an ok read. also there's a lot of god, if i didn't already mention that. LOTS of god. "
— Sonya, 2/14/2012 -
" This was a book that I found close to my heart being a military wife.....I have written the letters and waited for one to return! I enjoyed this quick read. "
— Rachael, 2/2/2012 -
" Mark Schultz did a wonderful job of portraying a mother whose faith overcame all. A very religious book, but I enjoyed it non-the-less. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good love story. "
— Shannon, 10/21/2011 -
" I love the song that this book is based on. It was interesting to read the novel and compare the two. "
— Danielle, 9/27/2011
About the Authors
Mark Schultz is an Olympic gold medalist, two-time world champion, and seven-time national champion wrestler.
Travis Thrasher is a critically acclaimed author who has written over thirty books across the spectrum, from love stories to supernatural thrillers. His inspirational stories have included collaborations with filmmakers, musicians, and pastors. He s also helped write memoirs and self-help books. He lives with his wife and three daughters in a suburb of Chicago.
About the Narrators
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.
Brandon Batchelar has recorded many audiobooks, including Domesticated Jesus, Four Cups, Fresh Air, God Listens, and others.