Author:
Various Authors Edited by NJ Lindquist
and Wendy Elaine Nelles
Summary of book:
The book is
about life, real life. Not just the good easy days. Short stories by a wide
variety of authors. Most of the stories are non-fiction talking about living
through cancer, a love one who has alzheimers and the pain caused to the loved
ones of that person. As the victim forgets not only who they are but who the
loved ones are as well.
One lady had
to break her back in two places before she could see the love of her family
express in their actions for her. She was seeking words, when they were
offering deeds.
Author’s Purpose:
The purpose
was to offer a wide variety of poems, stories, and praise. That would leave the
reader deep in meditation, contemplating the works of God in their own lives.
Not just through the good times but also the difficult times.
It’s a devotional
that shows God’s hand in all walks of life.
Author’s Theme:
Over all
the book points to us as an imperfect people, with a perfect God. Who can use
all things to grow us and build us in our faith and our lives, rock bottom is
not the end of life. It’s the beginning of change, understanding, and recovery.
Book Thesis:
There is
healing and blessing from God even in the most painful situations.
Where
author’s stands on controversial issues:
With their
hand in God’s hand.
Did I enjoy the book?
I enjoyed
this book very much. I was blown away by the testimonies of most of the
authors. I even enjoyed the fiction stories although I would suggest putting
them in a book by themselves and using only non-fiction because of the power behind
the struggles and wisdom they bring to bare in the non-fiction.
But don’t
misunderstand the fiction story, “Bannock and Sweet Tea” had me in tears. M. D.
Meyer really touched my soul with that one. I really enjoyed them all.
Book Review by Booker, J.
A WAKULLA BOOK REVIEW
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I (Lorilyn Roberts) want to personally thank all the men who are reviewing the books written by JOHN 3:16 AUTHORS. I am thankful that we are able to bless them and appreciate the encouragement given to us by their reviews.
Each WEEK (usually on Tuesday), we are posting reviews from
Wakulla Correctional inmates of John 3:16 books.
Inmates are loving the new books from John 3:16 authors.
Chaplain Steve Fox is adding the new books to the prison library in this this initiative to "change lives to ensure a safer Florida."
