Audiobooks by Kathleen Norris

Rebecca Sue: A Sister's Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love

"Discover the untold story behind one of Kathleen Norris's deeply personal relationships in Rebecca Sue. Best known for her insightful and poignant reflections on faith and life, Norris steps into uncharted territory by sharing an intimate memoir exploring the life of her younger sister Becky. Born with perinatal hypoxia, Becky's life was shaped by physical and mental disabilities, yet her spirit and resilience illuminate the hidden power of faith, family, and love. With Norris's signature blend of poetic prose, spiritual reflection, and heartfelt storytelling, Rebecca Sue invites listeners into a profoundly moving narrative. This isn't just a memoir; it's a tender tribute to Becky's intelligence, her struggles, and her extraordinary ability to inspire those around her. Through Becky, Norris examines the strength of familial bonds, the complexity of emotional and practical caregiving, and the myriad ways God works in our lives―seen and unseen. Kathleen Norris, a five-time New York Times bestselling author, weaves her family's story with the depth and nuance her fans have come to cherish. Rebecca Sue explores the resilience of the human spirit, weaving a powerful story of perseverance, hope, and the unexpected ways people find strength during life's toughest moments."

Kathleen Norris (Author), Laural Merlington (Narrator)

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A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality

"Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from before birth to death and beyond. Featuring twelve films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Malcolm X, and Babette's Feast, this book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year. Each chapter recommends additional films and includes discussion questions ideally suited for churches, small groups, and book clubs. As listeners watch and listen, they will journey through the human life cycle and explore themes of existence, goodness, belonging, vocation, identity, success, generosity, dealing with conflict, and what it means to be human. The book outlines a cinematic path toward a deeper spirituality and a more meaningful life for believers across the faith spectrum and seekers alike. It includes a foreword by James Martin, SJ."

Gareth Higgins, Kathleen Norris (Author), Susan Hanfield (Narrator)

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Dakota: A Spiritual Geography

"'A deeply spiritual, deeply moving book' about life on the Great Plains, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Cloister Walk (The New York Times Book Review). 'With humor and lyrical grace,' Kathleen Norris meditates on a place in the American landscape that is at once desolate and sublime, harsh and forgiving, steeped in history and myth (San Francisco Chronicle). A combination of reporting and reflection, Dakota reminds us that wherever we go, we chart our own spiritual geography."

Kathleen Norris (Author), Pam Ward (Narrator)

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Mother

"With seven children and a home to take care of, Margaret wondered how her Mother could be so happy living a life that seemed all drudgery. As Margaret has new experiences, she comes to realize that "her mother was not only the truest, the finest, the most generous woman she had ever known, but the happiest as well". (Summary by Megan Kunkel)"

Kathleen Norris (Author), Megan Kunkel (Narrator)

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Letting Go of Second Guessing God

"Kathleen Norris's search for a quiet place to write led her to the Dakota plains, and remarkably, to the world of a Benedictine monastery. In this dialogue, Norris reveals the hidden treasures of the spirit that come to those who live on the heartland of our culture, whether they be monks, townsfolk, farmers or ranchers."

Kathleen Norris (Author), Michael Toms (Narrator)

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The Cloister Walk

"For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and women who have chosen the cloistered life. With insight and lyrical grace, Norris examines the true monastic life and explores its meaning in our daily lives and how it applies to our relationships, work, and families."

Kathleen Norris (Author), Debra Winger (Narrator)

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