I Thought My Father Was God

And Other True Tales from NPR's National Story Project

By: Paul Auster

Narrated by: Paul Auster

When Paul Auster was asked to join NPR's Weekend All Things Considered program to tell stories, he turned the proposition on its head: he would let the stories come to him. He invited listeners to submit brief, true-life anecdotes about events that touched their lives.

And so the National Story Project was born. just over a year old, it's one of NPR's most popular features. The response has been so overwhelming, with more than 4,000 stories submitted so far, that Auster decided to cull the top works andmake them available in a book -- and now this audio tape. His selections -- hilarious blunders, wrenching coincidences, brushes with death, miraculous encounters, improbable ironies -- come from people of all ages and walks of life.

This one-of-a-kind collection is a testament to the power of storytelling that offers a glimpse into the American soul. By turns poignant, nostalgic, funny and strange, it is an audiobook to be treasured and shared for years to come.

Truly enjoyable.

An enjoyable and enlightening aspect of reading is being able to 'view' others' lives and worlds. That is what makes this book so fascinating. You get to see other places, other people - in various times. Some stories are very touching, some funny, a few amazing, and some just enjoyable. It is a relaxing listening and worth the time. My favorite story being "I Thought My Father Was God," as the title. Enjoyable.

The best

So many unique and entertaining stories here - all short, all real. Many memorable - kept me alert on a long drive, didnt want it to end. Rare find

Simply Great

Paul Auster reads this book with all the right emotional accents, even though the work is a compilation of concise, true stories solicited from people from around the country. There are a lot of stories about mom and dad and growing up in ages gone by. Plenty of humor, sorrow, sadness and just plain interesting histories of ordinary people. With the diversity of content, I feel sure at least one story will resonate within everyone. Don't miss the chance to connect with people on a unique level. And I hope, above all, there is a volume two. Mr. Auster was born to read.

Terrific!

You could not make this stuff up. You absolutely could not sit down and dream up these lives and fortunes (and misfortunes). If you're on the fence about God and miracles and your own raison d'etre, well, this collection will make you a believer in SOMETHING, if only the power of memory and the extraordinary mysteries of every life. Be brave. Dig in.

Brilliant!

This is the best collection of stories I have read and heard. Paul Auster is the perfect narrator. It will change your life.