All Manner of Things

Written by Susie Finkbeiner

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

When Annie Jacobson's brother Mike enlists as a medic in the Army in 1967, he hands her a piece of paper with the address of their long-estranged father. If anything should happen to him in Vietnam, Mike says, Annie must let their father know.

In Mike's absence, their father returns to face tragedy at home, adding an extra measure of complication to an already tense time. As they work toward healing and pray fervently for Mike's safety overseas, letter by letter the Jacobsons must find a way to pull together as a family, regardless of past hurts. In the tumult of this time, Annie and her family grapple with the tension of holding both hope and grief in the same hand, even as they learn to turn to the One who binds the wounds of the brokenhearted.

Author Susie Finkbeiner invites you into the Jacobson family's home and hearts during a time in which the chaos of the outside world touched their small community in ways they never imagined.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Jun 4, 2019
• ISBN: 9781621889250

Reviews for All Manner of Things

[Linda Stuck · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this story. Could it be because I grew up in this period of time ? Possibly but mostly because of the talent of Susie Finkbeiner, who can and does bring the characters to life as you pour over the well penned words. Set aside some “me time” and snuggle up (don’t forget the tissues) with ALL MANNER OF THINGS.

[Hugh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved the characters in this book, and cried so much about Mike. It was a beautiful book and would love to know the next chapter for Annie and David!

[Salty · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So beautiful and heart wrenching. Very well written and performed!

[ynezgoggiano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My new favorite author!! The narrator does a fantastic job too!!

[Lisa Harness · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Heart-wrenching. 1960’s and Vietnam. War and it’s effects. God is always there and He is the light in the darkness.

[Cindy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The story stirred such emotions: I smiled, shook my head at times, and shed tears. And that narration…icing on the cake!!

[Velma Hunsucker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This story was beautiful yet heart-wrenching. The audio version was spectacular. This is the best book I have read/listened to this year.

[kathleen shaw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is just a good story. It made me feel all sorts of emotions. And at the end I felt closure. Well done

[Diane Pater · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

wow history in a real story, amazingly done thank you

[ktaylor419 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The only thing that kept our interest in this story was the excellent work done by the narrator. The story itself really didn't seem to go anywhere, no real hook. It was more just "a day in the life" type thing of a teenager growing up during the Viet Nam war era. We kept waiting for something significant to transpire but it never really did. The narrator, however, really brought the characters to life and to some degree salvaged an otherwise very mediocre story.

[Donna Larson Christian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent story, very well read. I will be looking for more of her books to hear. Thank you

[mikendy_355964264 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Historical fiction is my favorite genre. This author nails it. Over and over she makes me think- “that word was perfect!”

[martha wessinger · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved every sentence of this book. Spent the last hour listening while bawling my eyes out. So well written. Going to look for more by this author. I guessing this book has won awards!!!

[Linda Jacobs · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I appreciated the Honest and heartfelt emotions
I Recommend it