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Footprints on the Water
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Glynn Holmes Sr.
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By:
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David Hunter
About this listen
The emotional equivalent of a Category Six hurricane is raging through the small Southern town of Barksdale in the form of a rumor that a provocative African American newcomer might be of supernatural origin. Lives are being turned around, upside down, and inside out, including:
- A wealthy, self-righteous Uncle Tom hiding the fact that he can't read or write.
- A bigoted school board official whose daughter is in love with his son.
- A corrupt sheriff hiding a dark secret that could put him away for life and cancel his chance for eternal life.
- A slick preacher sleeping around with women and men, spreading the gospel along with a deadly disease.
- Most remarkably, a man who many believe to be a modern-day Lazarus.
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- 08-07-23
I Truly Enjoyed This Book!
There were unexpected twists and turns in the book that had me laughing, shocked, and wanting more. The author and narrator did an exceptional job on this book. I hope there is a part 2 to The Church of Less Mess.
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- Deedra
- 07-28-23
The church of less mess
I'm not sure where the reference to Stephen King came from,but I didn;t see any horror in this book. It was a good story.A new mythology,if you will.Narration by Glynn Holmes Jr was very well done. I was given this book free for an honest review.
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- Rich Thornton
- 08-21-23
Provocative
The author took a very long time to tell too many stories. The narrator was very good but the story seemed to be too much filler. It didn't have to be that long and the author seemed to try hard to provoke his audience.
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