
Becoming Isaac
The Next Potter of Niederbipp (Remembering Isaac, 3)
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Ben Behunin
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Jake Kimball never could have known what treasures awaited him when he accepted a temporary position as the potter of Niederbipp. In only a couple of months, his entire life has changed from a rootless young adult to a man with understanding, vision, and a bright future, thanks to the good people of Niederbipp and his friend, Amy Eckstein. After listening to the people of Niederbipp remember his predecessor, Isaac, and then discovering the old man's secrets within the pages of his own journal, Jake prepares himself to fill the old man's shoes and become the man he has the potential of becoming.
Join Jake and Amy in this third and final book of the Niederbipp Trilogy as they take to heart the invaluable lessons Isaac shared with them through the lives and experiences of others, and prepare themselves to become true Niederbippians.
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- James
- 08-08-24
Isaac is changing my life!
I have read this trilogy in print and listened on Audible half a dozen times. I find that each time I listen/read I am swept away and the answers to problems in my life seem so appear. Like Marzapan Therapy with a cold, or warm cup of Peppermint Tea the problems seem to melt away. Just previous this reading I spent a few weeks in the UK and the Framage Von Vi Vant in me came out. I enjoyed, then brought it home to share with my kids, who also love the book.
I highly recommend a read, and then a re-read.
Thank you Ben, for listening to and sharing Isaac with the world.
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- Ken Patterson
- 06-13-24
The cute and refreshing romance.
The story is refreshing and never offensive. Being acquainted with pottery, I want to move to Niederbip.
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- S. Olson
- 09-02-24
Nuggets of truth
There are so many nuggets of truth! Loved hearing them, woven into a darling story of a small town and the loving member of the community.
Loved the whole series.
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