Elmer Gatry

Written by Sinclair Lewis

Narrated by Mike Vendetti and Kathy Verduin

The book Elmer Gantry was the basis for the 1960 film "Elmer Gantry". The Elmer Gantry character (played magnificently by Burt Lancaster) has become a symbol of religious hypocrisy.

In short, Elmer is a drunken, womanizing hypocrite who becomes a Baptist minister, a position from which he is soon ejected. He then links up with star revivalist Sharon Falconer, who is heavily based on Aimee Semple McPherson. Throughout his career, Gantry moves through many settings and scenarios illustrating aspects of the American religion. With religion as entertainment and show business, both Elmer and Sharon are consummate performers. They are always on.

This audiobook is a hybrid with award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti playing the male characters, and professional actor Kathy Verduin playing the female roles.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mike Vendetti Productions
• Release date: Apr 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368976860

Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright. As a child, Lewis struggled to fit in with both his peers and family. He was much more sensitive and introspective than his brothers, so he had a difficult time connecting to his father. Lewis’ troubling childhood was one of the reasons he was drawn to religion, though he would struggle with it throughout most of his young adult life, until he became an atheist. Known for his critical views of American capitalism and materialism, Lewis was often praised for his authenticity as a writer. With over twenty novels, four plays, and around seventy short stories, Lewis was a very prolific author. In 1930, Sinclair Lewis became the first American to receive the Nobel Prize for literature, setting an inspiring precedent for future American writers.

Reviews for Elmer Gatry

[Mike Vendetti · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Fascinating Study Well Narrated. Evangelism is Business and an Ego Boost. Elmer Gantry is a 1927 novel by Sinclair Lewis. It tells the story of Elmer Gantry, a charismatic but corrupt preacher who rises to fame and fortune through his preaching and his ability to manipulate people. The novel was a critical and commercial success, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1927. It has been adapted into a film and a television miniseries.

The audiobook version of Elmer Gantry is narrated by Mike Vendetti and Kathy Verduin. Vendetti is a veteran audiobook narrator with a deep, resonant voice that is perfect for the role of Gantry. Verduin provides the voice of Sister Sharon Falconer, Gantry's love interest and partner in crime. The two narrators work together seamlessly to bring the characters and the story to life.

The audiobook version of Elmer Gantry is a must-listen for fans of the novel or anyone interested in American literature. It is a well-acted and well-produced audiobook that captures the full power of Lewis's writing.