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The Voice: A Story about Faith and Trust

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R. W. Metlen's timeless adult fable, The Voice, tells a simple, brilliantly presented story replete with quirky humor and spiritual insight. A man in a rowboat is fishing when a Voice says, "Follow Me". The man disregards the Voice. When the boat springs a leak, the man blames the voice. When he discovers that his boat is stuck and he cannot reach his oars to propel the boat, he fears that if he gets out of the boat to follow the Voice he will surely drown. The Voice again says, "Follow me" and "I love you". Finally the man takes the risk, steps out of his boat, and discovers he can walk upon the water. The Voice is a perfect little allegory completely accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds, of the call to discipleship, a new endeavor, a new life style, or taking any other kind of personal risk to follow the commands and entreaties of God.

One of the best books ever! Written as a if it were a children's picture book, it speaks volumes to adults. The simple message and delightful illustrations are powerful testimony both to human nature and God's love.

A must have book - too many people think you can't have fun when comtemplating "the Voice". I plan on giving this book to all my friends for Christmas. No bathroom should be without it.

This book is full of great, funny commentary and cartoon illustrations of how God is always there for us. A great little book that really speaks to kids (though older people could get a good lesson out of it too) and it's the first thing I read to my class at the beginning of each school year. My own kids (5 and 4) read it over and over again, laughing at the pictures as they go.

I just discovered this book again after first encountering "The Voice" in a Borders Bookstore more than a year ago. Even though I couldn't recall the title or author (and was kicking myself for it), the message of the book had such an impact on me that I was obsessed with finding it again.

It looks like a typical children's book with silly line drawings and large font text. But start at the first page and "The Voice" immediately draws you in, even if it's been decades since you've picked up a picture book. A true gem disguised as kiddie fare, any Shel Silverstein or Calvin & Hobbes fan will appreciate the witty illustrations and warm, wise humor in this simple yet profound book.

This Book is great for kids and adults! The illustrations are humorous, and the moral relates to every human heart. Perfect for all ages!

The Voice is a book full of wonderful, funny drawings. It's message is inspiring and thought-provoking. Highly recommended.

This is a wonderful book to give as a gift to any spiritually minded person who might be getting ready for a change.

Whenever you feel that life is just not going the way you wished it would - read this book! That means it should be a permanent item in your library - you will read it again, and again, and again..

Very concise picture of a GOD WHO IS. I still smile every time I read this book, and I have read it with much pleasure for years.