The Snow Angel
Written by Glenn Beck
Narrated by January LaVoy and Ron McLarty
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
It was a photo of me.
Rachel Price has just one happy memory from her childhood: the moment her father took her hands while playing outside on a cold, snowy day and called her his angel. It was a rare and sacred moment in her young life, one in which she finally felt safe, loved, and protected.
But it didn’t last long.
Years later, Rachel’s daughter is the only light in what has become a dark life. Rachel repeats the patterns she learned as a child and exposes her own daughter to those same destructive behaviors. Consumed by an abusive marriage, but secure in the safety of the familiar, she is too afraid to escape.
Rachel accepts what her life has become, even as she makes excuses for those who keep her in a constant state of despair and regret. But then, an unexpected phone call from an old friend changes everything. Her ordered world is turned upside down as she’s set on a journey that might be her last chance to salvage the life she’d given up on long ago.
While new friendships tentatively blossom, Rachel realizes that everything she once believed may be nothing but lies and misunderstandings. But knowing the truth is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes ignorance truly is bliss. As the snow falls and the promise of Christmas redemption nears, Rachel begins to see her entire childhood in a brand-new light and must now decide what her future holds—and what her past really means. Will knowing the truth set her free, or will it condemn her to a life full of regret and “what ifs”?
The Snow Angel is a poignant tale about family, forgiveness, and the freedom to live a future free of the past.
Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck, the nationally syndicated radio host and founder of TheBlaze television network, has written thirteen #1 bestselling books and is one of the few authors in history to have had #1 national bestsellers in the fiction, nonfiction, self-help, and children’s picture book genres. His recent fiction works include the thrillers Agenda 21, The Overton Window, and its sequel, The Eye of Moloch; his many nonfiction titles include The Great Reset, Conform, Miracles and Massacres, Control, and Being George Washington. For more information about Glenn Beck, his books, and TheBlaze television network, visit GlennBeck.com and TheBlaze.com.
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Reviews for The Snow Angel
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Writing: 10.0; Glenn does it again; wonderful book as was "The Christmas Sweater"Theme: 10.0; so much within this small novel; woman who is abused who finally makes the choice to leave it behind; a woman who finally must face her past by forgiving her father from neglectContent: 10.0; details an abusive relationship while condemning it; unforgiveness followed by forgivenessLanguage: 10.0; one use of vulgarity; does not take away from the wonderful message of these wonderful novelOverall: 10.0; great novel; highly recommend***January 9, 2014***
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was a nice story, if you can call a story about abuse nice but I felt that it wrapped up much too neatly in the end. She was able to get away and had a living dropped into her lap much more easily than is realistic. I expected the ex to put up more of a fight.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a wonderful story and for some reason I thought it was about Christmas, because of the title. Not so, and the tale that is told is marvelous and a tear-jerker. So emotional that I had to put it down to think about it, and ponder the message being told. This is a good read for anyone, and especially those who are estranged from parents or adult children. Hug those you love the most and then buy this book for everyone you hugged. It is THAT good.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I have to start out by telling you that this audiobook was such an emotional journey for me. I listened to half of it in one sitting when I had to pick my daughter up for Christmas break. Ok, that was probably my mistake. As this book continually tugged at my heart, I also fell in love with the story and characters.This book alternates between perspectives of both Rachel and Mitch. Rachel has been living her life in an abusive marriage and trying to protect her daughter from all that comes with this situation in any way she can. It is a sad and lonely world for Rachel as her husband has basically destroyed any friendship or relationship that she had outside of their home.Mitch is an elderly man living in an assisted living center that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer;s Disease. He lives a desolate existence himself as he doesn't have many visitors at the center, except for the nicely dressed gentleman that he meets in the dining hall now and then. Mitch seems to be losing his grip on reality as he can barely recall the little girl that he so dearly misses.This was a great Christmas book to listen to and I really don't want to give any more of it away. If I have a complaint, it would be that it was just so darn sad. I mean I was practically sobbing as I was going down the highway. With themes of love, friendship, abuse, and family I think that many of you will enjoy this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A warm and sentimental story of tragedy and enduring love. Some of the characters will sadden and disturb you, others will surely fill your heart with thankfulness and joy.