Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at its Best Audiobook, by Eugene H. Peterson Play Audiobook Sample

Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at its Best Audiobook

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Read By: Lloyd James Publisher: christianaudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781596441163

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

5

Longest Chapter Length:

74:09 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

68:57 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

71:59 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

38

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Publisher Description

If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? Jeremiah 12:5 // We all long to live life at its best--to fuse freedom and spontaneity with purpose and meaning. Why then do we often find our lives so humdrum, so unadventuresome, so routine? Or else so frantic, so full of activity, but still devoid of fulfillment? How do we learn to risk, to trust, to pursue wholeness and excellence--to run with the horses in the jungle of life? // In a series of profound reflections on the life of Jeremiah the prophet, Eugene Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully and genuinely human. His writing is filled with humor and self-reflection, insight and wisdom, helping to set a course for others in the quest for life at its best.

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"As usual with Peterson's books, I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful statements of truth in this book. Like Lewis, Peterson is great with metaphors and helps me visualize the backdrops of Scriptural passages. This book draws from the life of the prophet Jeremiah, and after reading it I feel like I have a better grip on Jeremiah's world. And there are lots of connection points to our world -- Peterson is so good at highlighting those! This book was absolutely worth reading and I shall, undoubtedly, return to it in the future."

— Jessica (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A deep, thought provoking, and personally challenging read. Not just a fun, lighthearted read, but very introspective. Worth the time and processing. "

    — Amy, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Peterson is my new favorite. This study on the prophet Jeremiah is a course book for all who attempt to teach God's word. The minute I finished, I knew I needed to read it again. "

    — Churchlady, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Initially I thought this would be a depressing book, but it really spoke to me about Jeremiah's courage and obedience "

    — Philippa, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing. I'm going to have to read more of Peterson's work, because this was such an invigorating view of a prophet I haven't spent much time learning about previously. Not only did this book give a lot of information and detail, but Peterson has a gift for making it relevant to one's own life, which is an integral part of religion! "

    — Spook, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really need to read this again without so much distraction. It was really interesting but I feel there was more in it that I missed out on by reading in fits and starts. "

    — Cathy, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Has many themes that are classic Peterson. Enjoyable, thorough, creative and refreshing. "

    — Santosh, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good, but not Peterson's best. "

    — Bob, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A pretty good narrative commentary of Jeremiah. "

    — Ryan, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was a wonderful look at the prophet Jeremiah and his life & message. Really powerful message and a faith-stimulator. Read it! "

    — Wes, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Encouraging book :) "

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

    " Good book, few slow spots, but definitely worth reading. "

    — Carlene, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I would give this a 7 if possible. Truly enjoyable insights from Jeremiah. One of the most enjoyable Peterson books I've read and may use it for a sermon series. Takes various happenings in Jeremiah and explains why they are important for us. Very fine book. "

    — Luke, 8/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this good book in a cold prayer barn deep in the Genessee Valley. I won't soon forget it. "

    — nate, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i have read this book twice. even though he wrote this like 20 years ago, he still has a lot of relevant stuff to say to people today. book is based on the book of jeremiah. "

    — John, 2/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was more-or-less a series of sermons on Jeremiah. The sermons were kind of lightweight and, thus, easy to read through. Not real memorable, though. "

    — Charlie, 11/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting take on the life of Jeremiah. I didn't find it quite as compelling as the other books by Petersen that I have read/am reading, but well worth reading. "

    — Nicole, 10/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books ever for me - fiction or non-fiction. Eugene Peterson writes about the prophet Jeremiah and what made him successful and how we can use those same lessons to make our lives successful. Really makes the book of Jeremiah understandable and enlightening. I'll read this one again. "

    — Lori, 9/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " cheesy title, yes. amazing read. "

    — Ambo, 6/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book on Jeremiah and his strive for excellence with God "

    — Michael, 5/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Reading this book was a thrill. Peterson is a wordsmith of the first order. "

    — Summisse, 4/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent but challenging book on the life of Jeremiah the Prophet. Challenging about walking in faith. "

    — Scott, 10/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Several times I howled with laughter as I read this book. The author disappears to allow the reader to experience Porter's childhood with him. "

    — Sue, 8/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An earnest appeal to live life to the hilt. "

    — Rebecca, 8/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good application of the biblical prophet Jeremiah to modern Christian life and living. Now quit studying and actually do something based on what you studied! "

    — Randolph, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Reading this book was a thrill. Peterson is a wordsmith of the first order. "

    — Summisse, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was more-or-less a series of sermons on Jeremiah. The sermons were kind of lightweight and, thus, easy to read through. Not real memorable, though. "

    — Charlie, 1/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book on Jeremiah and his strive for excellence with God "

    — Michael, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An earnest appeal to live life to the hilt. "

    — Rebecca, 11/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Initially I thought this would be a depressing book, but it really spoke to me about Jeremiah's courage and obedience "

    — Philippa, 5/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this good book in a cold prayer barn deep in the Genessee Valley. I won't soon forget it. "

    — nate, 1/19/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really need to read this again without so much distraction. It was really interesting but I feel there was more in it that I missed out on by reading in fits and starts. "

    — Cathy, 1/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i have read this book twice. even though he wrote this like 20 years ago, he still has a lot of relevant stuff to say to people today. book is based on the book of jeremiah. "

    — John, 8/15/2007

About Eugene H. Peterson

Eugene H. Peterson, (1932-2018) pastor, scholar, poet, and writer, was the author of more than twenty books, including The Contemplative Pastor. He founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, and pastored that church for twenty-nine years. He was professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and lived with his wife, Jan, in Montana. They had three children and six grandchildren.

About Lloyd James

Lloyd James (a.k.a. Sean Pratt) has been narrating since 1996 and has recorded over six hundred audiobooks. He is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award and has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award. His critically acclaimed performances include Elvis in the Morning by William F. Buckley Jr. and Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin, among others.