The Baxters Take One
Written by Karen Kingsbury
Narrated by Full Cast, Roxanne Hernandez, Stefan Rudnicki and
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About this audiobook
Two unknown producers struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. With millions of investors’ dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Is it possible to beat the odds and make a movie unlike anything ever done before? Or, will they lose everything in the process?
Could they change the world—before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desperate attempt to keep the film from falling apart—even as a temperamental actress, a botched production schedule, and their own insecurities leave little room for the creative and spiritual passion that once motivated them. Was God really behind this movie after all? A chance meeting and friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need to stay on mission and produce a movie that will actually change people’s lives. In the midst of the questions and the cameras, is it possible to keep things above the line and make a movie unlike anything done before—or is the risk too great for everyone?
- Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online
- Inspirational women's fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance
Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Karen recently opened her own film company called Kingsbury Productions. The company’s first theatrical movie, Someone Like You, is considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year. For more information visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie. Also, the first three seasons of Karen’s Baxter Family books are now an original series called The Baxters on Prime Video. Karen and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.
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Reviews for The Baxters Take One
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent. So heart warming. I love Karen Kingsbury. She has a spirit like Sarah Young. Jesus Calling…. Thyy it s morning as I was talking my dogs, I was thanking God for all of my blessings. I found myself saying Thank you for the Baxters…. Where is the Take Two. I see Take Three and Take Four but not Take Two?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I like Karen Kingsbury's stories, but over time, they all start to seem a bit too perfect. It's very rare that her characters don't eventually get what they hope and pray for. The "above the line" phrase gets repeated often throughout this book--both in regards to character and in regards to professional entertainment work. In fact, it was repeated so often, I almost got tired of hearing it.Missionary buddies turned filmmakers,Keith Ellison and Chase Ryan, set out to make an independent film "The Last Letter", but they face financial struggles and come up against other issues that threaten the project.Keith's daughter, Andie, starts college. Bailey Flanagan is her roommate. Andie feels she's led a "safe" life and wants to experiment with the wild side. Smart, but apparently not a fast learner, as she's almost raped twice before, we hope, learning her lesson that the grass is not always greener on the other side. I still think Ben slipped rufie's into her beer though Andie only thinks that it was hard liquor. She really needs to get a grip on safer ways to test if what she's thought all her life is true.Andie's also struggling with the death of her friend Rachel. It seemed they'd had plans to do much together and with Rachel's death, those plans have had to change. Andie doesn't understand why God would take someone as good as Rachel so early--someone who had plans to glorify God. The movie idea allows Kingsbury to pull in Dane Matthews from the Baxter family series and Bailey Flanagan from the series with her name as characters in this book and intertwine the three series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really enjoy this book a wonderful testimony to what God can do.
I love Karen Kingsbury - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was a good book, but I did not find it to be as thrilling as "Ever After" or "Even Now". I was able to put "Take One" down and not be in a hurry to get back to it. I will read "Take Two" though just to see what happens between Bailey and Cole.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is about two unknown producers trying to make a movie on a very limited budget. It is also the continuation of the Baxter family series with special focus on the Flannagan family. I enjoyed the book and will read Take 2 to see what happens with these producers future and what happens in the Flannagan family.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I thought she was a very good author. Great story -- great book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just what I needed to read, what my soul needed to hear. Love her books, cant wait to get into book two
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This story was about Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison and how they left the mission field of Indonesia to begin a mission field in Hollywood by directing a film that would change hearts and lives. It was also about Bailey Flanigan and Cody from the previous series of books. They are now in college and Bailey's roommate, Andi, is the daughter of Keith Ellison the film-maker. Andi is struggling with being a missionary kid and never "experiencing" living in the "world". Bailey is struggling with her feelings for Cody and visa versa. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading book 2.