The River: A Novel Audiobook

" If you only read one book this year, make it this one. I have never cried that hard reading a book. I mean we are talking having to wipe the tears so the words would come back into focus. I started it after my kids got on the us to go to school and finished it before they got home. LOVED IT!! "

" Gabriel's journey through this story is riveting, and I've yet to recommend this title to anyone who wasn't captivated by it. I think everyone can relate to the protagonist's experience of having to let go of the pain from his past in order to embrace the future for which he's destined. "

" wish we could do halves...I'd give this one 3.5 stars. I had a hard time getting started with it. The chapters dealing with Gabriel's life growing up seemed choppy and sometimes didn't mean a lot, but once I got to the second half of the book I was much more interested. Near the end I couldn't put it down and I loved the ending! There are some powerful lessons about loss and what it can do to our psyche, about having the courage to overcome your fears and about forgiveness. It's a quick read and well worth it. "

" Loved the eloquent descriptions of running the river. "

" I truly enjoyed it! I seemed to begin slowly but then I recognized the voice of the book and I do not wish to give that away! It was very inspirational a great read. "

" Good christian novel with lots of life lessons.... "

" An easy, quick read, and quite uplifting. Just what I needed. 3 1/2 stars. "

" Enjoyed this book. It was this author's debut novel and I think he has excellent potential. The subject matter of whitewater rafting reinvigorated a bucket list item for me as that is an adventure I wish to experience. Overall a good read and I would recommend it. "

" really good, very thought provoking, asks the questions are you really living the fullest life you were meant to? "