The Family Audio Bible
Published by HarperCollins
Narrated by Dick Cavett, Marsha Mason, Andrew McCarthy and
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
These classic stories, taken directly from the text of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, will delight and inspire children before bedtime or on the go.
Collection Includes From The Old Testament
The Creation, The Garden of Eden, The Serpent in The Garden, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, Abraham Sacrifices Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and His Brothers, The Birth and Youth of Moses, Moses at the Burning Bush, The Plagues of Egypt, Crossing the Red Sea, The Ten Commandments, Battle of Jericho, David and Goliath, King Solomon's Wisdom, Elijah and the Priests of Baal, Daniel in the Lion's Den, Jonah and the Whale
Collection Includes From The New Testament
The Angel Appears to Mary, The Birth of Jesus, The Wise Men, Jesus in the Temple, The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus, The Wedding at Cana, The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Restores Jairus's Daughter to Life, The Feeding of the 5,000, Jesus Walks on Water, The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, Lazarus is Raised from the Dead, Jesus's Last Week, Stories of Peter, The Conversion of Paul, The New Heaven and The New Earth
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Reviews for The Family Audio Bible
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5One of the more interesting rock autobiographies I've read. What a life dude has led.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5As rock star biographies go, gotta say I think this one was better than most, simply because Hagar's voice shone through the narrative. When he's talking about ignoring someone, he "shined them on". When he was burned out, he was "crispy around the edges". Things like that. That was fun. It was like being in the room with the guy.
And overall, it really was like listening to a guy who's maybe twisted up some of the stories, or forgotten and simply rewritten them. Despite Michael Anthony's foreword, I don't think you can take everything as gospel. Anthony says Hagar's honest. "If he said it happened, it happened." Yeah well, probably, but not definitely.
I say this because Hagar peppers the story with all-encompassing, sweeping statements. He ends a chapter early in the book, as he's building his music career, by stating, "I never worked another day in my life." Of course, you expect to read the next chapter and find him growing his music career. Instead, he talks of driving a truck for $10 a day. Sorry, dude, you worked.
Sammy also states that he never did drugs. Yet, a few chapters on, he's talking about sitting in the back of a limo with Eddie Van Halen, drinking and doing bumps of coke. In fact, there's several times when he mentions the coke. Was it an addiction? Doubt it. But yeah, Sammy, you did drugs.
Finally, he (and Michael Anthony before him) state he's an honest person. He likely is, for the most part, but the fact that he was humping anything with lady parts throughout his marriage, and then flat-out admitting that he had to not only lie to his first wife about that and, out of necessity, lie to those around her, he's not quite as honest as he says.
The major shocker for me--and, yes, I admit, a disappointment--was to find out this guy that's successfully in charge of several booming businesses is a flake. Aliens, psychics, premonitions...they all factor heavily into his world view. That's fine, but when he talks about being a math genius, then goes right into how numerology is a big factor in his life...yeah, he's definitely letting his flake flag fly.
And hey, good for Sammy. It's obviously worked and it absolutely does nothing to detract from the fact that he's a hell of a musician and business man and, even at an age when most rock stars are packing it in or have been dead for decades, he's still kicking ass on and off the stage. So, I may think he's a flake, but a lot of people know his name and no one knows mine, so who's doing better at the game?
A fun bio, overall. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sammy's life follows the standard trajectory for a rock star. He grew up poor with an abusive parent, barely finished high school, got the lucky break, and rode that break to a life of fame and riches. One thing about Sammy that seems different than most rock stars is that he seems to be more intelligent. He diversified early on, and today makes way more money from his various businesses than he does from music. Although he certainly did his share of drugs the way he presents it they never controlled him, and given the lack of rehab and the fact that he has maintained his career I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on that. Some of his stories from the late 60s and early 70s do sound like he is mixing up real memories and acid trips though. The chapters on his time in Van Halen are great. It would be interesting to hear Eddie's version of that time, but if Sammy's account is even half-true it's doubtful that Eddie remembers any of it.Fun book, and definitely recommended if you are a fan of his music.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A solid biography of a rocker, but not a great one. In many ways, its a story that's been told time and again. Humble beginnings, the lucky break, conflict within the band leading to breakup, and of course -- plenty of booze, drugs and sex. What's different about Sammy Hagar is that he's been a good business man (sprinkler systems, mountain bikes, tequila, and nightclub/restaurants) and (if you believe him) he kept his drug use somewhat toned down. His self aggrandizement got a little old, but hey -- its his story to tell.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love The Red Rocker, Sammy! I had no blue he lived such a rough childhood. But then that makes for great music! Plus an even better book!
Sammy Hagar lived a rough life. Alcoholic and abusive father. A mom who tried to shelter him. Grandparents he loved. Then came the guitar and music.
He struggled with being poor. Actually poor is an understatement. He always knew he had it in him to be a musician. Just getting #1 was no cake walk.
With his own band he had to find his signature sound. Then came a chance of a lifetime. Van Halen. Fronting them was good and bad. He had to play babysitter, manage his career, keep his marriage and rock like a God.
I was impressed with how he has overcame adversities. He should go down in history as one of the greatest, best voices singers of all time. Great book! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have always loved Sammy and his music and now after reading this book I love him even more and the Van Halen brothers...well I knew they were messed up, but wow they took it to the extreme. By reading Red I discovered a lot of things I did not know about Sammy. A very honest bio of his life, he told the good and the bad. I think he is an awesome artist that has stood the test of time and continues to bring us new and fantastic music. He is down to earth and a all around great guy. I have never had the chance to see him live until now! He is bringing his "Four Decades of Rock" tour to my area this summer and I bought my tickets today. I know it will be amazing to see him live! This "Redhead" can't wait to rock with Sammy!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really enjoyed this book, Sammy Hagar rose to fame doing what he loves and not taking short cuts. He was an honest player in Van Halen and deserves the credit for most of the work.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5RED offers a great insight into one of the greatest rock artists of the past four decades. Sammy is honest and open about his past, his rise to fame as the Red Rocker and his joining and leaving VanHalen - arguably the most controversial part of the book. He also goes into detail about other aspects of his life making this a real autobiography and not just a book about the bands that he's been a part of. I'm a big fan of Sammy's music - especially Sammy and the Wabos. This book confirmed my suspicion that their music was the genuine feel-good jams that I perceived them to be. Keep rockin' Sammy!
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Published comtemporaneuously with "Life" (by Keith Richards), and with several mentions to him, this book falls well short by comparison. Very little self revelation and well ocverdone on the mudslinging at the Van Halen brothers. Maybe the deserve it, but always helpful to have some introspection. Worse forgettable line - "I could be a billionaire". If it were only that easy.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I listened to the audio version of the book and was impressed with the narration. It was written in a casual tone and listening to it was like hearing Sammy tell his story to a group of friends. Sometimes he would ramble off on a topic (think groupies, drugs and rock & roll) and I’d think, “I can’t believe he’s really saying this”; but it does work. The narrator even sounded a bit like Sammy. For me, I believe it would not have been as enjoyable if I read the book rather than listened to it. It was straightforward and entertaining.The book begins with background on Sammy’s childhood and growing up in Fontana, California. He candidly talks about what it was like having an alcoholic father and being poor, his early years in music and how he came to join the band Montrose before eventually leaving for a successful solo career. He also speaks openly about his first wife’s mental problems and his efforts to take care of her while he was on the road. For those interested in hearing about the Van Halen years, he doesn’t disappoint. A lot of those stories were already made public and I found his assessment of the band and Eddie to be believable.I didn’t discover Sammy’s music until he released the song I Can’t Drive 55. It’s still one of my favorites. He explains the story behind that song and talks about making the video. Apparently he really does have a hard time driving the speed limit!One of the more fascinating aspects of Sammy are his other businesses. He has made many successful investments. Early in his music career he started his own publishing company and kept control of the songs he wrote. He owned one of the first mountain bike shops, founded Cabo Wabo Tequila and The Cabo Wabo Cantina, bar, restaurant and concert hall. He discusses the difficulty he had establishing the cantina and makes it clear that he has worked hard for everything he has.I listened to this over a few days time. It was a seven hours of audio and would probably be a quick read if one read the book instead. One warning, at times the language and subject matter is R rated. Overall it was enjoyable and highly recommended to Sammy Hagar fans.