The Divine Spark: An Allegory of Awakening Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Paula D'Arcy (Author, Narrator), Franciscan Media (Publisher)

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In this deceptively simple allegorical tale, author and sought-after retreat speaker Paula D'Arcy recounts her own spiritual journey in a way that will echo in your heart long after you finish the book.

In the town of Status, across the river from Quo, nothing ever changes. Children are taught to memorize facts but not to think for themselves. Adults live by the motto "work, produce, stay the same." And as long as everyone follows the rules, there is harmony in the two communities. The shops hum, and all ceremonies for the worship of God are appropriately formal and well organized. The past is revered, and the future seems to be secure.

Then the Stranger comes to town. Bringing tales of love and of the Great Being, the Stranger captivates the local children with his joy and delight in life. They dance, fly kites, and disrupt the established rhythm. But Status and Quo's town elders disapprove and soon force the Stranger to move on. And so the townspeople return to their comfortable, predictable lives - all except for Anastasia, a young girl who can't forget the lessons the Stranger taught. When she reaches her 17th year, she begins to feel restless and recognizes within herself a deep longing. A tragedy sets the wheels turning for Anastasia's quest to find the Stranger whose words once captured her heart.

The Divine Spark is a work of visionary fiction for anyone who has ever felt called to leave a place of comforting familiarity in search of the unknown.

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1 hour and 39 minutes
Author

Paula D'Arcy
Narrator

Paula D'Arcy
Audible release date

21 January 2016
Language

English
Publisher

Franciscan Media
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B01AV1FSCC
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	1 hour and 39 minutes
Author	Paula D'Arcy
Narrator	Paula D'Arcy
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	21 January 2016
Publisher	Franciscan Media
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B01AV1FSCC
Best Sellers Rank	240,890 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 63 in Christian Classic & Allegorical Fiction 752 in Christian Classics & Allegories 7,313 in Christian Living (Audible Books & Originals)

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patricia smith

Great book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2017

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Excellent.

clytaemnestra

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2016

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An allegorical story. It's OK but not the depth of Paulas other books.

Clifford

A fun read

Reviewed in Canada on 11 June 2018

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A really cute story about the towns of "status" and "quo" . It also a parable about how tradition can put us into a deep rut. A fun read.

Short Story with limited appeal

Reviewed in the United States on 11 June 2018

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A very short story with a fairly simple message. I found the overall story too easily predictable reminiscent of the sappy 1970's childlike morale tales ( Think the song "One Tin Soldier"). The message itself is a valuable one : finding God in contemplation and silence
, that God (or The Great Being as He is referred to in the book) is present in all His creations with humanity holding a unique role. Less appealing are the digs at organized religions. If like me you were expecting a Catholic or even a Christian message you will be disappointed, the book is more of a universal spiritual message easily adapted to any monotheistic belief.

MLC

I found the book to be rather corny and predictable ...

Reviewed in the United States on 6 June 2018

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I found the book to be rather corny and predictable. It is an uplifting story, allegorical, but it simply was too predictable.

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