The Snow Angel

By: Glenn Beck

Narrated by: January LaVoy, Ron McLarty

The woman in the picture was so young she looked like a child. Her hair was loose, eyes wide, blue T-shirt stark against the pale lines of arching collarbones. I felt the air leave me in a quiet rush. Not because of the way the photo captured her fleeting youth, but because of the way it highlighted the bruise.

It was a photo of me.

Rachel Price has just one happy memory from her childhood: the moment her father took her hands while playing outside on a cold, snowy day and called her his angel. It was a rare and sacred moment in her young life, one in which she finally felt safe, loved, and protected.

But it didn’t last long.

Years later, Rachel’s daughter is the only light in what has become a dark life. Rachel repeats the patterns she learned as a child and exposes her own daughter to those same destructive behaviors. Consumed by an abusive marriage, but secure in the safety of the familiar, she is too afraid to escape.

Rachel accepts what her life has become, even as she makes excuses for those who keep her in a constant state of despair and regret. But then, an unexpected phone call from an old friend changes everything. Her ordered world is turned upside down as she’s set on a journey that might be her last chance to salvage the life she’d given up on long ago.

While new friendships tentatively blossom, Rachel realizes that everything she once believed may be nothing but lies and misunderstandings. But knowing the truth is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes ignorance truly is bliss. As the snow falls and the promise of Christmas redemption nears, Rachel begins to see her entire childhood in a brand-new light and must now decide what her future holds—and what her past really means. Will knowing the truth set her free, or will it condemn her to a life full of regret and “what ifs”?

The Snow Angel is a poignant tale about family, forgiveness, and the freedom to live a future free of the past.

A Wonderful Addition to my Christmas Collection!

Loved this story, it is one that I will listen to, every year, at Christmas. Enjoyed it as much as the Christmas Sweater! The dual narrators, both excellent, really made it come alive. Very well written and performed, I highly recommend!

Heartwarming and inspiring

Where does The Snow Angel rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best audiobooks I've listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were believable and the storyline was compelling.

What does January LaVoy and Ron McLarty bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I loved the way the two voices contrasted each other.

If you could rename The Snow Angel, what would you call it?

The Cost of Freedom

Any additional comments?

I'd love to read or listen to more books by this author.

Story of a life of abuse.

If you could sum up The Snow Angel in three words, what would they be?

It was great!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Snow Angel?

When Rachel finally woke up to the fact that she & her daughter needed to get out the life they were in.

Have you listened to any of January LaVoy and Ron McLarty ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I would like to say that it held my interest which helps make the book. It is very good.

This is by Glenn Beck???

Any additional comments?

I was surprised by this book, but thought why not give it chance. I liked the book, wondered if this spoke volumes about Glenn Becks childhood.

The best story of beer

I expected a good story because it's Glenn Beck. He is just a fabulous story teller, but I never imagined it could have been this wonderful. I got the audio but I am going to get the hardcover so I can share it and make it an annual read. I truly hope it is made into a movie. I would easily given it 10 stars.