The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas Audiobook, by William J. Bennett Play Audiobook Sample

The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas Audiobook

The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas Audiobook, by William J. Bennett Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: William J. Bennett Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743599399

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

2

Longest Chapter Length:

69:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

58:55 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

63:58 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

24

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Publisher Description

If you've ever been asked, "Who is Saint Nicholas?"...

If you've ever wondered if he is just a commercial invention...

If you've ever thought there is no such person...

You may be surprised to know the true Saint Nicholas.

You'll never again think of Santa Claus in quite the same way.



An instant classic by one of America's most respected thinkers, The True Saint Nicholas is a book to be shared with family and friends every year to evoke the true spirit of Christmas.

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"Picked this up as fluff reading at my parents. Turned out not to be that fluffy, but very good. It's a great little history of Saint Nicolas, both fact and legend, and how he evolved into Santa Claus. Would definitely recommend it to pretty much anyone. "

— Margaret (4 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

The True Saint Nicholas Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.83333333333333 out of 53.83333333333333 out of 53.83333333333333 out of 53.83333333333333 out of 53.83333333333333 out of 5 (3.83)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is an interesting book on the life of St. Nicholas. It is very informative although it did not appeal much to my 8 year old boy. I did enjoy it though. "

    — Angie, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Picked this up as fluff reading at my parents. Turned out not to be that fluffy, but very good. It's a great little history of Saint Nicolas, both fact and legend, and how he evolved into Santa Claus. Would definitely recommend it to pretty much anyone. "

    — Margaret, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book was OK... I felt like it could have easily been a magazine article, but he decided to add fluff and make it a book. The content was interesting. "

    — Jason, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Interesting, but not his best work. Do not recommend. "

    — Jeff, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting but written at a middle school vocabulary level (so much for the former secretary of education) "

    — Roz, 8/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great read. Especially, if you like the history genre. "

    — Jonathan, 6/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It was neat to learn the history of St. Nicholas and how he has evolved to become Santa Claus today. This was a fun Christmas book to read. "

    — Carie, 11/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was an interesting history of Saint Nicholas, albeit a little dry. I enjoyed knowing more about his life and passion. "

    — Suzanne, 6/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although somewhat simplistic, still a great read. Gives you a truncated background on the "real" St. Nicholas. Meshes well with the childhood figure of Santa Claus. Recommended for a light read. "

    — Alan, 1/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked it :) "

    — Kaylabookworm22, 12/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really good Christmas read. Loved this presentation of St. Nicholas. "

    — Joanne, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick read, really just a series of anecdotes about the elusive historical St. Nicholas and then a recounting of how he morphed into his modern self. The tone sometimes makes this sound like something you should read aloud to elementary school kids. "

    — Terzah, 7/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fact filled charming story about Nicholas and his life to serve God. His contribution to mankind and to the real meaning of Christmas, giving, and sacrifice. Share this with your family and spread the wonder of the real Christmas. "

    — Eyehavenofilter, 5/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It was neat to learn the history of St. Nicholas and how he has evolved to become Santa Claus today. This was a fun Christmas book to read. "

    — Carie, 1/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really good Christmas read. Loved this presentation of St. Nicholas. "

    — Joanne, 12/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although somewhat simplistic, still a great read. Gives you a truncated background on the "real" St. Nicholas. Meshes well with the childhood figure of Santa Claus. Recommended for a light read. "

    — Alan, 1/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick read, really just a series of anecdotes about the elusive historical St. Nicholas and then a recounting of how he morphed into his modern self. The tone sometimes makes this sound like something you should read aloud to elementary school kids. "

    — Terzah, 12/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting but written at a middle school vocabulary level (so much for the former secretary of education) "

    — Roz, 12/14/2009

About William J. Bennett

William J. Bennett, bestselling author, educator, and speaker, is a conservative pundit, politician, and political theorist. He served as Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. A former senior editor of the National Review, he writes for the National Review Online, National Review, and Commentary.