The Lighthouse Keeper Audiobook

" Another touching read by Mr. Pratt. Made me cry. "

" Another touching read by Mr. Pratt. Made me cry. "

" Taught me quite a bit about the tank role in WWII Africa, something I was not aware of. The different perspectives kept it interesting. "

" Taught me quite a bit about the tank role in WWII Africa, something I was not aware of. The different perspectives kept it interesting. "

" Loved it! Heartbreaking choices. "

" Loved it! Heartbreaking choices. "

" Sad, but good book. Life is hard but great all at once! "

" Sad, but good book. Life is hard but great all at once! "

" I would rate this book 2.5 out of 5.0, to be honest. The author is not very good, to the point of, I hope that I can do much better than this at my first attempt at a novel! It is NOT his first, either! The story is a good one but he skips and skims along; perhaps to keep it short? He could add so much more "beef" to it by developing the supporting characters and adding detail. Obviously, they are not necessary to the story but I feel that it would just make it a better read, overall. The fact that the men come from bad situations, questioning the fairness of life, mad at God and the world, then turn around because of the faith and love of others who are important to them, is compelling. To believe in the premise that one's love for another can bring them to God and His light, is fantastic. Seldom have I met anybody that attributes the goodness in their life to the love of just one person. Interesting, just not well written. "

" I would rate this book 2.5 out of 5.0, to be honest. The author is not very good, to the point of, I hope that I can do much better than this at my first attempt at a novel! It is NOT his first, either! The story is a good one but he skips and skims along; perhaps to keep it short? He could add so much more "beef" to it by developing the supporting characters and adding detail. Obviously, they are not necessary to the story but I feel that it would just make it a better read, overall. The fact that the men come from bad situations, questioning the fairness of life, mad at God and the world, then turn around because of the faith and love of others who are important to them, is compelling. To believe in the premise that one's love for another can bring them to God and His light, is fantastic. Seldom have I met anybody that attributes the goodness in their life to the love of just one person. Interesting, just not well written. "

" Sweet tale. Dad dying of cancer recounts life story to daughter. I nice family saga. Nothing spectacular. "

" Sweet tale. Dad dying of cancer recounts life story to daughter. I nice family saga. Nothing spectacular. "

" Sweet little love story - skipped a lot of the war time action. Not really my thing but the rest of the book was very sweet. "

" Sweet little love story - skipped a lot of the war time action. Not really my thing but the rest of the book was very sweet. "

" A bit melodramatic in parts, but all in all a good read. "

" A bit melodramatic in parts, but all in all a good read. "

" If you have lived on Cape Cod or even just visited, this will feel so familiar. Interesting tale of a man who has shunned the world to live on an island and keep the light. "

" If you have lived on Cape Cod or even just visited, this will feel so familiar. Interesting tale of a man who has shunned the world to live on an island and keep the light. "

" This is a story of two men of the same family who live a hard life only to be rewarded in the end. This book is heart breaking and heart warming. Keep a box of kleenex near by. "

" This is a story of two men of the same family who live a hard life only to be rewarded in the end. This book is heart breaking and heart warming. Keep a box of kleenex near by. "

" Good but some slow spots. "

" Good but some slow spots. "

" A good reminder that we can get through anything with God's help and love. We need to let our light shine as a lighthouse for others to see so they can continue on throught the storms as well. "

" A good reminder that we can get through anything with God's help and love. We need to let our light shine as a lighthouse for others to see so they can continue on throught the storms as well. "

" Sad, but definately, worth reading. The writing was good too. "

" Sad, but definately, worth reading. The writing was good too. "

" I really like Kathleen and her father. As he weaves tales of relatives and events, she learns much more about herself than she does about her family. Sweet and yeah, really emotional but that is a good thing! "

" I really like Kathleen and her father. As he weaves tales of relatives and events, she learns much more about herself than she does about her family. Sweet and yeah, really emotional but that is a good thing! "

" Book was surprising. Did not expect it to talk so much about WWII. "

" Book was surprising. Did not expect it to talk so much about WWII. "

" Another enjoyable read by James Michael Pratt. He sure knows how to write tear-jerkers. My favorite of his though is "The Last Valentine". "

" Another enjoyable read by James Michael Pratt. He sure knows how to write tear-jerkers. My favorite of his though is "The Last Valentine". "

" Light hearted and touching. "

" Light hearted and touching. "

" I Love Lighthouses, and my father served in WWII in the same locations. So the book was interesting to me. "

" I Love Lighthouses, and my father served in WWII in the same locations. So the book was interesting to me. "

" I read through chapter 5, just to give it a chance. Too sappy and I can't stand the Irish accent that the author is trying to give the characters. "

" I read through chapter 5, just to give it a chance. Too sappy and I can't stand the Irish accent that the author is trying to give the characters. "

" I thought the book was too depressing. I did like some of the life and moral lessons in the book. So if you plan to read this book then break out your tissue box!!! "

" I thought the book was too depressing. I did like some of the life and moral lessons in the book. So if you plan to read this book then break out your tissue box!!! "

" Could only do 60 pages and had to quit--lifes too short to read books that keep making me shudder. "

" Could only do 60 pages and had to quit--lifes too short to read books that keep making me shudder. "

" "I loved her, God. That's why I couldn't let her go. But now I CAN thank You... for allowing her to be in my life at all." pg. 271 "

" "I loved her, God. That's why I couldn't let her go. But now I CAN thank You... for allowing her to be in my life at all." pg. 271 "

" A little too mushy for me. "

" A little too mushy for me. "

" It is a great read with a terrific life message. "

" It is a great read with a terrific life message. "

" Technically, I guess I finished this- if reading the first chapter and the last counts as finishing it. It struck me as sappy and simplistic, and after reading the end, I'm glad I skipped the middle. "

" Technically, I guess I finished this- if reading the first chapter and the last counts as finishing it. It struck me as sappy and simplistic, and after reading the end, I'm glad I skipped the middle. "

" I read this book because it was listed as a "staff favorite" at the library. It could have been a great story, but WAY too cheesy for me. The ending was ridiculous. "

" I read this book because it was listed as a "staff favorite" at the library. It could have been a great story, but WAY too cheesy for me. The ending was ridiculous. "

" This just wasn't for me. Couldn't finish it. "

" This just wasn't for me. Couldn't finish it. "

" Sweet and sad story. Good moral. Rather forgettable otherwise. "

" Sweet and sad story. Good moral. Rather forgettable otherwise. "

" Beautiful story. Couldnt put it down for a second. A book I will keep and cherish. "

" Beautiful story. Couldnt put it down for a second. A book I will keep and cherish. "

" Another enjoyable read by James Michael Pratt. He sure knows how to write tear-jerkers. My favorite of his though is "The Last Valentine". "

" Another enjoyable read by James Michael Pratt. He sure knows how to write tear-jerkers. My favorite of his though is "The Last Valentine". "

" It started off really good...then the middle of the book it lost my interest "

" It started off really good...then the middle of the book it lost my interest "

" I read this book because it was listed as a "staff favorite" at the library. It could have been a great story, but WAY too cheesy for me. The ending was ridiculous. "

" I read this book because it was listed as a "staff favorite" at the library. It could have been a great story, but WAY too cheesy for me. The ending was ridiculous. "

" Book was surprising. Did not expect it to talk so much about WWII. "

" Book was surprising. Did not expect it to talk so much about WWII. "

" I read through chapter 5, just to give it a chance. Too sappy and I can't stand the Irish accent that the author is trying to give the characters. "

" I read through chapter 5, just to give it a chance. Too sappy and I can't stand the Irish accent that the author is trying to give the characters. "

" This author reminds me very much of Nicholas Sparks. His stories are beautiful, well-written, and involve some kind of lost love or heartache, but they have good endings that you feel good about. "

" This author reminds me very much of Nicholas Sparks. His stories are beautiful, well-written, and involve some kind of lost love or heartache, but they have good endings that you feel good about. "

" A good reminder that we can get through anything with God's help and love. We need to let our light shine as a lighthouse for others to see so they can continue on throught the storms as well. "

" A good reminder that we can get through anything with God's help and love. We need to let our light shine as a lighthouse for others to see so they can continue on throught the storms as well. "

" While an easy quick read, I found it depressing without being redeeming. I dunno, maybe I just didn't like the end. "

" While an easy quick read, I found it depressing without being redeeming. I dunno, maybe I just didn't like the end. "

" A very quick read. Good characters, a little too sad but good story. "

" A very quick read. Good characters, a little too sad but good story. "

" Another touching read by Mr. Pratt. Made me cry. "

" Another touching read by Mr. Pratt. Made me cry. "