Become a Better You

Osteen's inspiring message is that we should discover our highest reason for living and then implement the faith, attitudes, and strategy that will get us there. His accessible words and warm, caring voice will help listeners resist the temptation to be complacent or to set goals too low. Supported by inspiring examples from the Bible, history, and his own life, his seven keys are to keep pressing forward, be positive toward yourself, develop better relationships, form better habits, embrace the place where you are, develop your inner life, and stay passionate about life. It's a testament to Osteen's commitment to his audience that his teaching voice sounds just as strong in this studio recording as it does when he's talking to thousands at his Texas church. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine


One of our most accessible Christian pastors revitalizes personal growth principles that everyone knows--press forward and be positive, disciplined, honest with yourself, self-accepting, mindful of relationships, and passionate about life. Stories from history, his life, and the Bible illustrate the teachings and give the book a rich emotional texture. Even in this unabridged form and without the actual sound of Osteen's optimistic voice, the production is fast and invigorating. After a mechanical-sounding sentence or two, narrator Jonathan Hogan finds his rhythm and delivers a journeyman's reading that serves the material well. Though any narrator would sound unremarkable compared to Osteen, with his distinctive speaking style, Hogan sounds committed to the author's message and accepts his supporting role in this remarkable lesson. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine