My Life With the Saints Audiobook (Unabridged)

" The Jesuits are always making you think. "

" This book was really enjoyable. Good overview of a selection of saint lives and insights into their role in our own. All the while being an easy book to read with Fr. Martin's conversational style. "

" truly inspirational, extremely readable. "

" Awesome introduction to several different saints whose examples were humbling. "

" light, but fun. "

" Enjoyable. If nothing else it gave me an introduction to Thomas Merton and mentioned an interesting book about Charles de Foucald. "

" In this book the author, a Jesuit priest, talks about the saints that have had the biggest impact on his life and career and why. It is interesting to read his account of his life and what made him give up his successful career in finance to become a priest- and while i do not share his religious beliefs at all, I have to respect a man who gives up everything to live in poverty and spend his time among the poor and in prisons etc. "

" Good intro to some well-known and a few lesser-known Catholic saints through the story of one man's "interactions" with them. Made me want to learn more about Dorothy Day. "

" Remarkable book on some well known and not so well known official saints and some candidates for sainthood. Father Martin describes the saints and his own relationship with them in a way that makes them relevant to one's every day life. "

" Thought there were several intriguing choices the author picked for saints that he liked and that had influenced his life. "

" This book is a great introduction to the Saints and their roles in our lives. It's great to see how they are there for people through challenges in life and as role models. I loved this book. "

" Absolutely beautiful book about modern Catholic life. By telling us the story of some of his favorite saints, Father Martin both inspires and assures us that God's love is with us BECAUSE we are "only human". "

" Surprisingly enjoyable and engaging "

" A view of the lives of some saints through the eyes of one man. I enjoyed the personal relationship he has developed with each of these people. Fr. Martin is easy to read, drawing readers into his world without imposing his beliefs on them. "

" this was a great book on saints "

" James J. Martin brings humor to Catholicism. There are many humorous anecdotes throughout MY LIFE WITH THE SAINTS. I recommend hearing him speak. If we can't laugh at ourselves who can we laugh? He is inspiring, enlightening and damn funny! "

" I really like Martin's writing. This is a helpful and devotional introduction to one man's relationship to some saints who have gone before us. "

" I really really wanted to like this book but found it vapid. "

" Very interesting and a good read. Martin shows himself and the saints as real people with real lives and very human feelings, doubts and actions. "

" Fr. Martin has a wonderful conversational writing style. This book included the Saint biographies and his personal stories connected to the Saint. I really enjoyed this book! "

" Sweet intro to how each saint feeds us at different times in our lives. Made me fall in love with the saints all over again. "

" This was more than just a collection of facts or pious legends. Fr. Martin reminds us that the saints were first, and fully, human and that we must embrace our own humanity as part of our journey to holiness. Love Martin's sense of humor as well. "

" I really enjoyed this book, a spiritual memoir by Jesuit James Martin. And, I've found a Christmas gift for my son's teacher. I hope she likes it. "

" I really like Martin's writing. This is a helpful and devotional introduction to one man's relationship to some saints who have gone before us. "

" Great book! Any Catholic would really enjoy getting to know some saints through this book! "