Walk to Beautiful

Herein are we all...

Maybe you haven't been an abandoned/neglected child as some of us have. But all of us have felt neglected somewhere along the way...
Powerful, personal, motivating, enlightening. Hard to stop listening and recalling those who informally fostered my sister and me.
"I was thinking of how Jesus felt hanging on that cross but I was feeling sorry for myself too.... I thought of Mary, the mother of Jesus. I looked skyward and asked, 'Jesus, why can't my mom be more like your mom? She was there for you to the bitter end.' Almost immediately he spoke to my heart and mind. I'm not trying to get your mom to be more like mine. I'm trying to get you to be more like me. That placed the emphasis right where it needed to be. On me"
Lord bless those who make up the difference as we become more like Jesus.

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Inspiring - Shows the Impact One Person Can Have

Where does Walk to Beautiful rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best books I've ever read or listened to! I literally lost sleep because I wanted to find out what happened next!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Walk to Beautiful?

There was one part of the story that sounded like something out of a horror movie but it was real life to Jimmy and his sister, Patricia. No one should have to experience something like that, especially a child! I don't want to give away the details. It's really amazing that Jimmy and Patricia lived through some of these terrible situations. For all of the bad things described in the first part of the book, they are outweighed by the beautiful love and appreciation that comes through later in the story when Jimmy speaks of Russell and Bea Costner, the couple who welcomed him into their home when he was living on the street.

Which scene was your favorite?

Crowd surfing at the concert at Madison Square Garden - Silly and cool at the same time! How many people can say they've done that? Jimmy completing the walk half way across the country was incredibly inspiring. I can't imagine taking 7 months out of your life to do something like that! It took such dedication to keep going and complete the walk even though it took longer than planned and Jimmy dealt with multiple physical hardships along the way. It was touching how many people reached out to help Jimmy Wayne and support Project Meet Me Halfway!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Jimmy Wayne approached legendary songwriter Skip Ewing with a song idea and they planned a meeting to write together! That took guts and it was the beginning of his career taking off. Without making a name for himself as a songwriter and country music artist in Nashville, he wouldn't have the platform to bring awareness to kids and youth growing up the way he did.

Any additional comments?

It's very fitting that Jimmy Wayne himself reads the Prologue and Epilogue. There is raw emotion in his voice that can only come from someone who's lived the words he's reading. Gabe Wicks does a fantastic job of bringing the story to life. He has just the right tone and inflection to articulate the situations and emotions in Jimmy Wayne's autobiography!

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EXCELLENT LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

This is a very touching story! Provides a great insight into a very worthy cause.

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fabulous story of hope

please read this book. The story exposes the darkness of children in danger and the need for loving adults to stand in the lives of broken kids. Jimmy Wayne brings hope to the overwhelming stories we often hear of kids in foster care. Warning, this book requires a response...your heart will yearn to do something.

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Excellent

This is an inspiring memoir. It helps to remind us of the decency and vulnerability of children, and examine ways we can help others.

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touching book

Honestly one of the best books I've listened to. I laughed and been brought to tears. This is a must read!

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Inspiring

This book not only was inspiring, providing a 1st person insight into the life of a foster child, but also described the real life ups and downs of a career. Writer should have provided the narration.

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This book is life changing!!

I have read hundreds of books and this is in my top 5. After reading this incredible story, I am inspired to do more to help suffering children. Jimmy Wayne is a remarkable individual.

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Will you walk to beautiful?

A story of determination and transformation that grips you from the beginning and leaves you wanting to take action.

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just read it!

Wonderful, powerful read. I am not a music guy, never heard of Jimmy Wayne before reading this book. An inspiring man and life.

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