After years of watching his children and grandchildren wander from their faith, Iddo's prayers are answered: King Cyrus is allowing God's chosen people to return to Jerusalem. Jubilant, he joyfully prepares for their departure, only to learn that his family, grown comfortable in the pagan culture of Babylon, wants to remain. Zechariah, Iddo's oldest grandson, feels torn between his grandfather's ancient beliefs and the comfort and success his father enjoys in Babylon. But he soon begins to hear the voice of God, encouraging him to return to the land given to his forefathers.

Bringing to life the biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah, Return to Me tells the compelling story of Iddo and Zechariah, the women who love them, and the faithful followers who struggle to rebuild their lives in obedience to the God who beckons them home.

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15 hours and 8 minutes
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Lynn Austin
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Suzanne Toren
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October 23, 2013
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English
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B00G4RO428
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	15 hours and 8 minutes
Author	Lynn Austin
Narrator	Suzanne Toren
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	October 23, 2013
Publisher	Recorded Books
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B00G4RO428
Best Sellers Rank	#69,165 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #219 in Christian Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #397 in Religious Historical Fiction (Books) #1,837 in Christian Historical Fiction (Books)

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maureen callaway

Easy to understand an important part, and time in the Bible with the book, “Return To Me’”.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2023

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I love the book,” return to me”. I found it accurate in keeping with the Bible. And the characters were believable and appropriate and dimensional.
It made learning the part of the Jews returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple, interesting and easy to understand and absorb. I highly recommend it.

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PRAISE BE TO GOD

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 18, 2023

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What a great God we served. Blessings to Lynn Austin for writting a beautiful uplifting book and make the old testiment come alive .

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The story of Zechariah

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This was beautifully told in a very personal way. I could not put it down.

May it bless everyone who reads this book and encourage you to dig deeper.

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Jeanne Braswell

Well written Biblical Historical Fiction

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2022

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Like the 5 previous books in the Chronicles of the Kings Series, Return to Me is very well written and provides a lot of history about the Isrealites’ return to Jerusalem from Babylon. For some reason the events in this book didn’t keep my attention as well in some of the other books; however, Lynn Austin continues to be one of the greatest story tellers ever!

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Nana

Return to Me: Book #1

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Although I can appreciate the dedicated research this writer accomplished to compile this story for readers, I am saddened that the Jewish people thought that they had to make animal sacrifices daily to glorify the Heavenly Father. I know in my heart that the sacrifices that are to be made, should be personal ones and not by the sacrifices of animals. The gift of the Father by giving the world his own Holy Spirit through Jesus was the greatest sacrifice. Religions have been distorted by humans to fit what they believe. The modern world needs another wake up call and have everything of value taken from them to bring people back into what is really important. People do not need big houses, lots of things, lots of entertainment and certainly not to hoard objects that have little value. The supposed Hollywood stars and the overpaid athletes have no real value in the Fathers World. How far has the human population removed itself from the true priorities of what the Father has asked of His people. Mostly I am saddened that we have removed ourselves from what the real purpose of life is.

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Larry Reed, MA

The Old Testament comes alive!

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Reading the Old Testament was very hard for me to read as a young man. However, I have grown to love reading it in the latter years of my life. I have read a few of Lynn Austin’s books on the Old Testament and she has made reading these stories of how God worked in His people so enjoyable! I’ve been blessed to visit the Holy Lands on two different times and as I read this latest book, I could see in my mind the places I had visited!

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Enjoyable

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I enjoy reading that dovetails into scripture and gives plausible traits and desires and thoughts to characters lives around and in those times.

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Dr. L. Bower

Excellent account

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Enjoyed this fictional but historically accurate account of the rebuilding of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem and Zechariah's rise to the role of prophet. Just wish the writing had been a little more scintillating.

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JWarrers

Gripping

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 15, 2021

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I had a hard time putting this down. We know little of what it was like for the exiles who returned from Babylon but this book captures the struggle, heartache and doubts they could have had. It has really helped me understand the Law in the context of a holy righteous God Who is also longing for a loving relationship from us all. His judgements are always measured and designed to show us the error of our ways. Then comes Grace, mercy and blessings. I highly recommend this book.I it’s not just a story but revelation of a. Loving Father God.

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This is a very powerful book. It is about love. Romantic love, but mostly about God’s love for His people. All people.

Lynn Austin is an amazing story teller. I’ve read many of her books.

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A must read for Bible lovers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 5, 2019

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Brilliant - only to be expected from Lynn Austin. A must read for lovers of the Bible.
Read Chronicles of The Kings which also would highly commend but this first book of The Restoration Chronicles is more than living up to that standard. So well researched and Biblically accurate. Can’t wait to start Volume 2.

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Excellent Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 18, 2021

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Absolutely recommend this book. It brought the Bible alive by making the people and culture more real. Their struggles, doubts and weaknesses but nevertheless, the faithfulness of God in keeping His promises when we obey Him. Could not put it down.

Lyn

Grace of his presence

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 10, 2018

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Dear Lynn thank you for taking your time to do this research ..... this book made me appreciate my marriage and.also thought how Carry myself because my husband is a deacon in church I compared my life with Yael s ..... I was truly restored .... I felt God presence over me that I couldn't explain I am planning a book club for us women to read.... I can t wait to start the next book

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