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1In His Steps

By Charles Monroe Sheldon

In His Steps takes place in the railroad town of Raymond. The main character is the Rev. Henry Maxwell, pastor of the First Church of Raymond, who challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year without first asking: “What Would Jesus Do?” (taken from Wikipedia)

The Boss centers on the relationship between Michael Regan, an Irish-American businessman, and Emily Griswold, an outspoken American girl bent on saving her father's business. Set during a time when unions fought for wages and bosses fought for more stake in their company, the play's relevance strikes at the heart of economic issues and hardships in modern day America. (Summary by Amanda Friday)<br /><br /><strong>Cast</strong><br />James D. Griswold <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/8291">Elliot Gage</a><br />Donald Griswold: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7079">Chuck Williamson</a><br />Emily Griswold/Fourth Crowd Member: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6544">Amanda Friday</a><br />Mitchell/Second Crowd Member: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6754">Todd</a><br />Michael R. Regan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3699">Bruce Pirie</a><br />Lawrence Duncan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7278">Jon Smith</a><br />Davis: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/8435">Richard Friday</a><br />Mrs. Cuyler/Second Police Officer: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/8447">Anastasiia Solokha</a><br />Gates: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/8169">tovarisch</a><br />"Porky" McCoy: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4535">Brett Downey</a><br />Maid/First Crowd Member: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7679">Libby Gohn</a><br />French Maid/First Police Officer: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br />Fifth Crowd Member: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1492">mb</a><br />Archbishop Sullivan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3912">Bob Neufeld</a><br >Third Police Officer: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/8012">Sarah Parshall</a><br />Third Crowd Member: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7170">Michele Eaton</a><br />Police Inspector: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/26">Denny Sayers</a><br />Scanlan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7602">rookieblue</a><br />Narrator: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7146">nbvoices</a><br /><br /><strong>Audio edited by Michele Eaton</strong>

3In His Steps (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

By Charles Monroe Sheldon

After a strange event at the Raymond First Church, Reverend Henry Maxwell asks his congregation a startling question: Will they pledge to try and do only what Jesus would for an entire year? Even more important, however is the question: Who will follow through the whole way? - Summary by Adele de Pignerolles<br><br> Narrated by: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9783?primary_key=9783&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Glenn Koster, Jr.</a> and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9599?primary_key=9599&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Maggie Travers</a> <br>Rev. Henry Maxwell: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8425?primary_key=8425&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Larry Wilson</a> <br>Mary Maxwell, Letter writer 4, Loreen, Rose Sterling, and Carlsen: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281?primary_key=6281&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Beth Thomas</a> <br>Tramp and the Bishop: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6065?primary_key=6065&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">David Olson</a> <br>Choir Soprano, Rachel Winslow, Girl 2, and Rough: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446?primary_key=9446&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Adele de Pignerolles</a> <br>Choir Alto, Customer, Letter writer 2, Virginia Page, Mrs. Gray, Crowd Member 2, Female Crowd Member, Night Watchman, Auditorium Attendant, Mrs. Sterling, Mrs. Delano, Man 2, Divinity Student, and Third Speaker: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8886?primary_key=8886&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Esther ben Simonides</a> <br>Choir Tenor: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10143?primary_key=10143&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">TenorBoy</a> <br>Choir Bass and Stephen Clyde: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10253?primary_key=10253&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Donald Gilmore</a> <br>Dr. West, Jasper Chase and Burns: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9961?primary_key=9961&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Mike Justice</a> <br>Alexander Powers, Rollin Page, Crowd Member 1, Mr. Sterling, Clayton and First speaker: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10031?primary_key=10031&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Rupert Holliday</a> <br>Donald Marsh: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10238?primary_key=10238&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Rquade</a> <br>Edward Norman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10178?primary_key=10178&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Bill</a> <br>Clark: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8393?primary_key=8393&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Dave Harrell</a> <br>Boy 1 and Servant: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8883?primary_key=8883&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Lydia</a> <br>George, Street Boy, and Crowd Member 3: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9041?primary_key=9041&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Gideon Snow</a> <br>Letter writer 1, Tent Meeting Attendee, Girl 1, Newspaper Correspondent, Messenger and Man in Crowd: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8072?primary_key=8072&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Kimberly Krause</a> <br>Madam Page, Mrs. Winslow, and Mrs. Bruce: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6548?primary_key=6548&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Kristin Gjerløw</a> <br>Mr. Gray: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3157?primary_key=3157&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">TriciaG</a> <br>Fred Morris: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356?primary_key=7356&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Rachel</a> <br>Milton Wright, Calvin Bruce, D.D., and Second Speaker: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10180?primary_key=10180&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Bob Scott</a> <br>Felicia Sterling: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8296?primary_key=8296&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Bria Snow</a> <br>Clarence Penrose: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10396?primary_key=10396&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">John Burlinson</a> <br><br>Audio edited by: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446?primary_key=9446&search_category=reader&search_page=1&search_form=get_results">Adele de Pignerolles</a>

The Great War is over and the soldier boys are back home, but some of them just can't settle down again. Neither can the girls who helped out both on the foreign and the home front. Dr. Ward notices, but doesn't know how to help until one Sunday after his sermon, when something happens to change the lives of many in their town. Summary by Adele de Pignerolles.

Stuart Duncan arrives home from college to find the workers in his father's mine on the brink of a strike. Leading the strike is Stuart's boyhood friend, Eric Vassal. Will they be estranged by the opposing forces? Or can they learn to work together as Stuart learns the true meaning of being <i>His Brother's Keeper</i>? (Summary by Adele de Pignerolles)

Rev. Mark Spencer is about to give up on writing his sermon one Saturday night when the Devil comes to him and tries to discourage him by reminding him how few of the people who have pledged themselves to make their motto, 'For Christ and the Church' keep it. The minister decides to preach a sermon like nothing the people in his congregation have ever heard before--a sermon that stirs them to action and to give themselves fully to God. A sermon that urges them to pledge themselves again to Christ and the Church! - Summary by Esther ben Simonides<br><br><b>Cast List</b><br>Rev. Mark Spencer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6065">David Olson</a><br>The Devil: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10528">K. Adrian Stroet</a><br>Miss Gertrude Brooks: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8886">Esther ben Simonides</a><br>Andrew's Mother: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9092">Teresa Bauman</a><br>Andrew Stewart: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10230">toadoftoadhall</a><br>Mrs. Carter: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9972">Joyfull</a><br>Mr. Bruce Carter: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8425">Larry Wilson</a><br>Judge Morton: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10902">Daniel Drake</a><br>Mrs. Morton: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a><br>Mr. Locke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4570">Bill Mosley</a><br>Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a>

7Crucifixion of Philip Strong

By Charles Monroe Sheldon

Having simultaneously received letters of call from two different churches, Philip Strong must choose, balancing head, heart, and God's calling. - Summary by David Gore

8My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 1, Sept 1900

By Lurana Sheldon

This is the first issue of a wonderful weekly magazine aimed at young women. They each contain a novella following the adventures of Marion Marlowe, "Only a Farmer's Daughter" who went from "Farm to Fortune" and all written by the prolific :Lurana Sheldon using various pen names, usually Grace Shirley. The story is quite entertaining and well written. The chapters are short and easy to read and suited to those just getting their feet wet in LibriVox. Besides the main novella, each issue contains an Advice Column, where she responds to anguished letters from young ladies with a myriad of personal problems. She does not shy at shooting straight from the hip in her answers whether to moral, ethical, family or just social etiquette questions. An intersting insight into life in the 1900's and what was considered appropriate for girls and women. - Summary by phil chenevert

Despite a college education and a good family name, Barbara cannot get the teaching job she needs to help her mother and herself through some hard years. When she sees a need for a hired girl in her community, Barbara makes the unthinkable choice of lowering herself to the work of a servant. But is service really to be despised? And must all the challenges and snubs which come with the position rob her young life of its purpose, joy, and hopes and dreams? - Summary by HannahMary

The drama, suspense, wonderful characters and the fantastic multi faceted plot in this book will have you turning the pages quickly to discover what comes next. In order to save the man she adores from what she is led to believe are crimes he has committed, beautiful, privileged Pearle Radcliffe consents to wed the evil and devious Addison Cheetham, his supposed best friend. Immediately following the nuptials Pearle disappears in order to escape the evil clutches of this despicable villain. Both friends and her tormentor relentlessly pursue her in vain. Now alone and friendless she realizes how much she took for granted and how with God's love and help she finds the courage and strength to face all the inner and outward conflicts ahead. - Summary by Celine Major

11Brink of Madness

By Walt Sheldon

C.I.B. Agent Pell used his head, even if he did rely on hunches more than on the computer. In fact, when the game got rough, he found that to use his head, he first had to keep it.... - Summary by If Worlds of Science Fiction, July 1953