The Greatest Discovery

By: Chris Sorensen

Narrated by: Ryan Haugen

Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

The Greatest Discovery is a gentle, heart-warming audiobook about love, heartache, and miracles. Written as a fictional work based on the author's life, it tells the story of a young married man, Chris, an expecting father who is unsure about his career choice and what his future holds. After befriending a wise and peculiar man named Lewis, Chris' way of thinking and outlook on life begin to change. Just as Chris feels that he is heading in the right direction, a tragic event makes him re-analyze his motives and question his abilities. With a newfound responsibility upon his shoulders, some gentle insight from Lewis, and a life-changing realization, Chris is able to finally put his life on a path that will bring him fulfillment and happiness.

With a beautiful storyline, an emotional climax, and a surprise and thoughtful ending, The Greatest Discovery will leave listeners uplifted, fulfilled, and pondering on its inspirational message of human potential and possibility.

©2002 Chris Sorensen (P)2022 Chris Sorensen

Critic reviews

Book of the Year--2003 (Virginia College Stores Association)

Thought Provoking Book

I enjoyed listening to this book. It isn't a long book but definitely keeps your interest. It made me contemplate on my life and how I should keep learning what is my greatest discovery. It is something you can miss out on if you just let life happen.

Captivating

Loved listening to this book! This is a perfect book for the holiday season. Quick and easy listen with a thought provoking message.

Great story.

Well written great read. Wonderful story with a big plot twist that I didn’t see coming.

A story we all could use more of

This book was a great easy read/listen. I was able to enjoy the journey of the main character and come away with an affirming realization that I, and really all of us, have the ability to Be and See the good in this world. Definitely worth the time :)

A captivating story about life, loss, and miracles

This book is a captivating story about a young man's life. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. There's plot twists and unexpected events. There's life lessons, it'll have you feeling a wealth of different emotions. Pure joy and happiness, and at the same time love and loss and how hard those can be to the point where you don't know how to move on. It has spiritual elements that really make you believe in miracles. A young man in the prime of his life navigating the highway of life and all of it twists and turns and bumps in the road. It shows you how important loved ones are in your life and to let them know at every opportunity you get. It's a story about direction and choices we make in life, Inspirational because even though we do experience loss, tomorrow could fill that void with a new joy.

Would highly recommend this!

A Touching Story Relatable to Questions & Challenges We All Face.

A great read. Many aspects of the story being ones we all face at various times in life. It not only resonated deeply with me, but also caused me to pause and think of my own life and how similar situations were face. Strongly recommend the read.

Great message, inviting the reader to realize their own gifts

Really enjoyed the message that Chris S. shares in this book. I found myself trying to answer Lewis’ questions as I was reading. A great read for all, in an often troubled world, a reminder where true happiness, even in the face of adversity, can be found.