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Family (Firstborn Series-Baxter 2, Book 4) MP3 CD – Abridged, October 1, 2006

by Karen Kingsbury (Author), Sandra Burr (Reader)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 938 ratings
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A Sensational Trial Katy Hart travels to Los Angeles to testify against the knife-wielding fan who tried to kill her. She is hunted by paparazzi who figure out that she is the mystery woman photographed with Hollywood movie star Dayne Matthews. Tension and pressure build to a dangerous level as Katy and Dayne seek private moments amidst the frenzy. In the end, Dayne’s celebrity life makes Katy certain that a future with him is all but impossible. A Life-Changing Decision As the trial comes to a close, Dayne searches for answers he cannot seem to find. Not until he talks to his childhood friend does he realize his desperate need for wisdom and direction. Ultimately his journey leads him to an isolated beach where God makes Dayne’s future as clear as the waters of Cancun. But can he live with the decision God places before him? A Stunning Discovery Landon and Ashley Baxter Blake are celebrating the happiest days of their lives, enjoying Cole and their newborn son. But Ashley cannot find peace until she finds her older brother - the firstborn Baxter sibling. Her constant questions to her father, John Baxter, have netted nothing. Now she receives news that rocks her world and threatens to end her search in heartbreaking finality.
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  1. Book 4 of 5
    Baxter Family Drama—Firstborn
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1597379573
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1597379571
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Karen Kingsbury is currently America’s best-selling inspirational author. She has written more than 30 of her Life-Changing Fiction titles and has nearly 5 million books in print. Dubbed by Time magazine as the Queen of Christian Fiction, Karen receives hundreds of letters each week and considers her readers as friends. Her fiction has made her one of the country’s favorite storytellers, and one of her novels - Gideon’s Gift - is under production for an upcoming major motion picture release. Her emotionally gripping titles include the popular Redemption series, the Firstborn series, Divine, One Tuesday Morning, Beyond Tuesday Morning, Oceans Apart, and A Thousand Tomorrows. Karen and her husband, Don, live in the Pacific Northwest and are parents to one girl and five boys, including three adopted from Haiti. You can find out more about Karen, her books, and her appearance schedule at www.KarenKingsbury.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio (October 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1597379573
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1597379571
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 938 ratings

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Karen Kingsbury

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Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty-nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

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lake girl 5276
5.0 out of 5 stars another great part to this series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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This is such a heartwarming, inspiring and wonderful story. Love that God is the center of this. I think I sometimes forget that everything needs to be centered on God. Life goes so much better when that happens. Can’t wait to finish the last book. Highly recommend.
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Di R
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Writer! 5 STARS every book I read.... please read my last sentence in this review about the audio version
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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I am so in love with Karen Kingsbury's writing that I feel addicted. I don't ever want the Baxter Family to stop living in these books. I had been reading a lot of audio fiction due to my commute to and from work and have heard a lot of narrators and Sandra Burr is my absolute favorite. In fact, I look for books that she reads when I am choosing what to listen to next! So when I found that she was reading these books I was pleasantly surprised. The combination of Sandra Burr and these stories are perfection. I am used to her now, but I used to have to look twice at the cover of a book to see how many actual readers there were, and they are all her!! She sounds like the man and the child, and the young girl and the older guy. I can't explain it. But it is definitely a talent not all readers have. Soooo to find her in this series made me buy almost a dozen of Karen Kingsbury books and that is all I want now!!!!!
The way that this author weaves the stories of these families is magical. And so unpredictable. They aren't all happy endings and they all have such redeeming messages that they have transformed the way I look at life. Even if you aren't a Christian, this is the kind of book that is not contrived and makes even the hardened of hearts softer and hopefully think. These stories talk about doubt and totally turning away from God and like I said, there isn't always the happy ending or the miracle we expect. But a miracle that makes you realize how God is in control. Not just in these books but in our own lives as well. I love how God uses scripture verses to speak to each of these characters. I have found myself so moved - wanting that in my own life that it has caused me to read the Bible more. This is not your average Christian Fiction, this is fast paced and very researched and a nice change from the secular fiction I have given up to keep purchasing Karen Kingsbury/Gary Smalley books and more of the Baxter Family I hope! They have not only changed my daily drive but my life!
My only problem is... I have bought the 5 disc series twice and paid the price for both because both times the seller on Amazon has sent inaudible discs. At least one in each series that I have purchased from them has been damaged. Luckily not the same in each one that I purchased so I was able to mix and match to make one series that works. But I would really like to notify the seller and I can't figure out how to do that now that it's been a while since I reviewed and don't want to lower the stars because the author is my favorite and my issue is not with the book but the damaged discs! And it's a bummer because I love to listen on MP3s so look for them but if the last part of the story is inaudible, that is very frustrating!
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Shopgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Living in the book
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2012
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I started reading the Redemption Series a few weeks back. I am now living my life through the Baxter and Flannigan families. These books are amazing. I literally cannot put them down. I was freaking out on the weekend because I was having trouble with my Credit Card and I couldn't order the 3rd series. I was having my sister order the books from Amazon for my Kindle! How bad is that! From the very first book in the first series to where I am now - The second book in the 3rd series - I have been emotionally involved with these families. My husband has to remind me that they are not real people, but character in the books. I have laughed and cried with the members of these families. I would encourage anyone to join me in living the life of the Baxters. The important thing is to start at Baxter 1, Book 1. You'll love it!
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Sarah L Norton
5.0 out of 5 stars This Serues is even better than the original...
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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This 4th book of the Firstborn Series is one of the best so far on the Baxter saga. Thank you, Karen Kingsbury.! I am living a season of my life when I really needed this book. I found healing here!
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E. S. Ross
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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Another wonderful addition to the Baxter family series. I highly recommend the whole series. Be sure and start with the first book that introduced us to the Baxters.
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Aunt Rosie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loss of Freedom
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2006
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I found it interesting to read the other reviews both good and bad. The object of this book in the Firstborn series is to show what it's like to merge two different lifestyles if you can. I don't think Mrs. Kingsbury was wrong to harp on the lifestyle of D.Mathews. This is what it's like in Hollywoodland. You give up your freedom. Just look at People or any of the rags as you check out at WalMart. She did a very good job pointing out the loss of freedom.I can't imagine having to run from photographers everytime I go out. If you are an actor and you do not find yourself on the cover of a rag then you find a way to get there. Most of Hollywood, and I am not saying all, remind me of the rich man parable in the bible. It seems Actors gain the whole world but give up salvation for the love of fame and money. Dare an actor profess his love of Christ and they are probably finished. They would be laughed at because they do not profess God's way. I've been reading my book at the fitness center and I already have people waiting to read it when I'm done. The Redemption series introduced people at the gym to Mrs. Kingsbury. For thoes of you who do not like this series and find it boring try reading An Innocent Man by John Grisham. I'm am looking forward to reading the next book in the Fistborn series. Yes, I read the preview.
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BabaArnold
5.0 out of 5 stars Love & Family
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
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Once again this boo is amazing to read. So hard to put down. I love the characters, the Christian interaction & storyline. Thank you so much!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Family; 4 (FIRSTBORN)
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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I have enjoyed the whole series of books. I could always can find one character to relate with that made me look at my own life with the situations I am in. Nice to be reminded of scriptures that I can use in reminding myself the importance of the everyday pleasures that really make a good life. Memorizing scripture helps to keep God in the forefront of daily life. Following His guidance is always the best path even if I can't see beyond my nose sometimes.
I will miss these fiction families since I have completed the series now.
Thanks for the great reminders of what is important in life!
Jan Rydberg
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Linds
5.0 out of 5 stars A Happy Customer!
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2019
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The look arrived a day ahead of time and looked brand new. I am very pleased with this company. Thank you.
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M F ELLIS
5.0 out of 5 stars Books with life situations
Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2018
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Karen Kingsbury writes about life with a Christian context which speaks to many people. I just love her books since I first came across them about 12 months ago. It is so refreshing to have real life situations without swearing and other dodgy content which so many books and films have these days.
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Bob Fish
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2011
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love this book and pretty much love all the other books by Karen Kingsbury, would recommend reading all the books before reading this one as it helps to know the characters and what they have been through but a really good read :)
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DKHARDMAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2017
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excellent
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J. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars #a great series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2014
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Fantastic book in a series - highly recommended and would greatly encourage to get all the series - then pass it on for others to enjoy
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