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Specs: Have a “voice of God” feel at times, but also have a lot of range. Carry the drama, convey seriousness of the situation. Convey the miraculous nature of certain events and situations. Convey warmth and “smile” in their voice for story set ups and wrap ups.
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THESE ARE THE MIRACULOUS TALES OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DELIVERED FROM TRAGEDY BY HEAVENLY MESSENGERS WHO PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY STRENGTH, PROTECTION, AND IN MOST EXTREME CASES, THE POWER TO SURVIVE. THESE ARE THE TRE STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN SAVED…BUY THE ANGELS AMONG US.
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IN THE SUMMER OF 2000, CANADIAN MONEY MARKET BROKER, JOHN ROBERTSON, GOT A JOB OFFER HE COULDN’T REFUSE: WORKING FOR A MAJOR FINANCIAL FIRM IN ONE OF NEW YORK’S BIGGEST LANDMARKS…THE WORLD TRADE CENTER. OF COURSE, IT MEANT MOVING HIS WIFE AND KIDS TO A NEW COUNTRY, BUT FOR JOHN’S TIGHT-KNIT FAMILY, IT WAS WORTH IT.
WHILE MOST OF HIS CO-WORKERS SETTLE BACK INTO THEIR CHAIRS, JOHN IS SUDDENLY MOVED BY A TWIST OF FATE. MOMENTS LATER, UNITED FLIGHT 175 SLAMS INTO THE TOWER, OBLITERATING THE ROOM JOHN JUST LEFT.
FROM THEIR HOME IN NEW JERSEY, JOHN’S WIFE SARAH WATCHES IT ALL UNFOLD. SHE SAW THE PLANE HIT HIS OFFICE, BUT STILL REFUSES TO BELIEVE THE WORST. WITH NO OTHER OPTIONS, SHE PAYS FOR A MIRACLE.