“I highly recommend this book! It gave me a real sense of what life might be like at sea for our sailors and marines and most importantly, the value of faith and the power of prayer. This is a very uplifting read! This book came to me at a time in my life when I most needed to read it.”
-Cecelia Alvarado Miranda, Volcano, Hawaii
“Spirit Soundings is well written and provides you the unique opportunity to experience a journey traveled for a Navy Chaplain. It's a job like no other aboard ship. David, the author connected with the crew and provided a gateway to help endure the perils of sea duty---one evening prayer at a time.”
-Captain Derby Luckie, USN, Fort Meade, Maryland
“I found Spirit Soundings to be both a humorous and at times very serious view into the responsibilities of a US Navy Chaplain's role to minister to our Navy service men and women. Thank you Commander David Reid Brown for being there for your Shipmates and for your Service to our Country!”
-Mike Cavalla, Cranford, New Jersey
“Moved to laughter and tears by this book, which I read in one sitting, Spirit Soundings is a rare glimpse into the challenges of sea service Chaplaincy, at a moment in US history worth recording, and worth reading. Yet more broadly this journal of a Chaplain's life at sea is highly recommended to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of service to others, and Christian service and ministry more specifically. A compelling, deeply honest and wise read! It should be on every seminary's bookshelf, and the Navy's reading list at Chaplain's School.”
-Rev. Denise Mosher, Salem, Oregon
“Excellent read! Christians, Military, Historians, and American Citizens a like will truly enjoy Chaplain Dave's series! I personally used Spirit Soundings Volume I: Sailing Into A Hazardous World as a daily Bible study and reflection upon the years prior to the events of 9/11; fantastic way to push the "reset" button to give you inspiration regarding the future.”
-Greg and Kelly Keeney, Alexandria, Virginia
“I read all three volumes and many times had tears in my eyes. However, in Volume III Chaplain Brown writes about planning their homecoming and the Tiger Cruise. By the time I read this section I was bawling because it brought back memories of my own son coming back from Afghanistan. This whole series is well written & definitely a must have. Thank you to Chaplain Brown for sharing his journey with us!”
-Karen Weiderman Sutliff, Endicott, New York
“I am certain that Spirit Soundings is going to challenge each person to a renewed sense of openness to the voice of God. Spirit Soundings will show you that God is always speaking and directing by his Spirit and it will challenge you to expect to hear from Him.”
-Rev. Andy Casper Lead Pastor, South County Church Lorton, Virginia
