Stumbling on Open Ground: Love, God, Cancer, and Rock 'n' Roll — Unabridged Audiobook
Love Rock Roll: Stumbling on Open Ground is Ken Mansfield’s account of confronting cancer, doubt, and faith alongside his wife, Connie. This unabridged audiobook also draws on his years in the music business, including stories involving George Harrison and Waylon Jennings.
At a glance
- Tells Ken Mansfield and his wife Connie’s account of facing cancer and questions of faith.
- Interweaves the personal story with episodes from Mansfield’s music-business career.
- The unabridged audio edition is narrated by Brent Stoker.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a spouse’s perspective with the author’s account of illness and faith.
- Music-industry anecdotes add a career dimension to the personal narrative.
- A stated runtime of just under five hours gives buyers a clear commitment estimate.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 4 hours and 59 minutes |
| Narrator | Brent Stoker |
| Language | English |
| Author | Ken Mansfield |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
| Publication date | October 7, 2014 |
What to know before buying
- The publisher describes a candid account of cancer, mortality, doubt, and Christian faith. Its direct treatment of serious illness may not suit listeners seeking a light or clinical guide.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Christian reflections on illness, doubt, and marriage.
- Readers of personal accounts that combine faith and music-industry history.
- Audiobook listeners looking for an unabridged title under five hours.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking medical guidance or a neutral, nonreligious account of cancer.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories and a smaller share in the middle or lower categories. Ratings alone do not explain listeners’ reasons or establish specific strengths or drawbacks, so consider the personal, faith-centered subject and unabridged audio format when deciding whether it suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stumbling on Open Ground about?
It presents Ken Mansfield and his wife Connie’s experience of cancer, faith, and doubt, alongside episodes from Mansfield’s music-business years.
Who narrates this audiobook, and how long is it?
Brent Stoker narrates the unabridged edition, which has a listed listening length of 4 hours and 59 minutes.
Is this audiobook a medical guide to cancer?
The supplied description presents it as a personal and faith-centered account, not as medical guidance.
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