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The following review was written for christianaudio.com’s reviewers program.

Believe it or not, this is the first I have ever heard/read anything written by John Piper, so this audiobook was my introduction to the author.

First off, I have to say that this is one of the best narrated audiobooks I have ever heard. Mr. Gardner does a masterful, masculine, and articulate reading. His narration has an authoritative yet reassuring tone.

The beautiful story of Ruth is used in this book to present the compelling message of God’s sovereign rule in our lives.

The subtitle of the book is somewhat misleading in terms of the major themes of the book. The sovereignty of God is the primary theme; sex and race seem to have been sub-points. Not being a Calvinist, and not having read much on the subject of God’s sovereignty from the Calvinist perspective, I was surprised to see how much I resonated with the message of the book.

The message of the book is that God in some way is behind everything – yes, everything – that happens to us.

As I listened to the book I thought of people I wish could hear this message. Please consider giving this audiobook as a gift to someone who has experienced grief or disappointment. It may bring hope and comfort to someone who is afraid that God is not good.

This audiobook can be purchased here.