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Fish Out of Water
- A Search for the Meaning of Life: A Memoir
- Narrated by: Eric Metaxas
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
What happens when one of America’s most beloved biographers writes his own biography?
For five-time New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas, the answer is Fish Out of Water: A Search for the Meaning of Life - a soaring, lyrical, and often mischievous account of his early years, in which the astute Queens-born son of Greek and German immigrants struggles to make sense of a world in which he never quite seems to fit.
While millions know Metaxas as a celebrated author, the witty host of Socrates in the City, and a nationally syndicated radio personality, here he reveals a personal story few have known. The scion of two families with very different traditions, he enjoyed their affection and support through his riotous but successful years at Yale, yet later felt abandoned as he drifted toward an abyss of meaninglessness from which he barely escaped.
Along the way, Metaxas introduces us to an unforgettable troupe of Runyonesque characters who join this quintessentially first-generation American boy on his odyssey, underscoring how simultaneously funny, serious, happy, sad, and meaningful life can be.
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-06-21
Excellent autobiographical story
Really enjoyed this story of Eric's life from his early years until he found his true identity. Very well read by the author, whose love of words shines through in different ways. His descriptions of people and places are very inventive and out of the ordinary. He is a literary scholar but conveys his messages with humour and insight. Bless you, Eric! We watch your current videos with great interest.
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- Waverley Centenary J W Mason
- 22-07-22
A WORTHWHILE CHRISTIAN READ
Amusing anecdotes. Storyline somewhat longwinded and drawn out. I would have liked more of the aftermath of the author’s touching Testimony.
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- Lance Gower
- 05-11-21
Smart and funny at times too smart!
Interesting life story that flowed and made you love the characters real charm. A bit slow at time with an overuse of highbrow English. However, was glad to have listened to it especially the last couple of chapters made it worth while.
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