A wounded boy grows up to become a distrusting, self-critical, despondent young man. A boy facing unfortunate life events grows up to become a model of character, selflessness, hope and real friendship. A girl, sweet and kind but burdened with a past she manages to carry into her future. What do these three have in common? A place called blessing.
I recently read a short book entitled "A Place Called Blessing." Within the pages we follow the life of a young man who is haunted by the solitary event in his broken childhood that led him to believe things about himself and his future that were not true. He encounters others along this journey who press him, over time, to re-evaluate all that he had held onto for so long -- both true and untrue -- through the ways they choose to treat him and pour themselves into his life.
I would say, honestly, that the novel wasn't a difficult read by any means. It took me very little time to finish it. And I probably would have liked it more if it had been a little more interesting; it was realistic but not entirely "meaty" or always thoroughly "engaging" in my opinion. Just the same, I enjoyed it and appreciated what it was meant to get across! It presented some very strong points.
This novel, though fiction, is very realistic. It is that type of novel that will leave you feeling your heartstrings tugged, your eyes tearing and your hope rising. It just might leave you wanting to make "A Place Called Blessing" a place you can also call your home!
Please note: I received a free and complimentary copy of this book to read and review from BookSneeze. All opinions expressed are honest and are my own.
No comments:
Post a Comment