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Summary: An Incredible Story About Life
Review: I was so moved by this book. It will absolutely touch your heart. Taylor's father gives us a window into a family who survives the unthinkable. But through this process, somehow I feel changed. This book was an amazing experience.
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Summary: TRIUMPH
Review: MASTERFULLY WRITTEN. DRAWS YOU INTO THE CIRCLE WHERE FAMILY AND
FRIENDS TRIUMPH OVER THE WORST OF ADVERSITY!
Rating:
Summary: Take this road
Review: Oh, what to write if you were going to persuade someone to read a story written by the father of a young boy who was diagnosed with a terminal illness? For most of us, this would not be a first choice. I like happy endings. We probably all have enough going on without burdening ourselves with a story about a dying child. But, amazingly, this one does not leave you hopelessly sad. Instead, it is full of amazing life lessons. Lessons about the power of words, causing pain or delivering someone from it. Another good lesson is the one on the pain of rejection. There is a lesson on fear. One on anger. Many lessons from Taylor on how to find the humor when nothing seems funny to anyone else. And there is one on how God's ways are mysterious to us and are higher than ours. Another on keeping faith when we've filtered God's answer to our prayers so that the "answer" fits our own desires. (He answered and we believed we heard, but as it turns out, hindsight revealed more understanding of His answer. Been there, done that?) But the common thread throughout this book is one that mirrors the relationship of the Father and the Son. And the best lesson of all was the one that Taylor teaches best in his attempts to comfort his dad - Always seek to please the Father, because it is only in seeking to please the Father that one will find strength, hope, patience, understanding, trust and abounding love. And to quote Taylor "It's only life." We're just passing through. This wonderful book is a map to a treasure chest of valuables - those that do not decay or rust. Come and see what you can find here to help you do those things that please the Father. Come take hold of a treasure you can keep forever. Even with all the tough news the medical profession had for this incredibly resilient child, he will still make you laugh. This is a story you won't forget. Thank you, Taylor, for being an amazing child, so full of grace. And thank you, Brian, for using your God-given writing talent to share this beautiful story.
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Summary: Take this road
Review: Oh, what to write if you were going to persuade someone to read a story written by the father of a young boy who was diagnosed with a terminal illness? For most of us, this would not be a first choice. I like happy endings. We probably all have enough going on without burdening ourselves with a story about a dying child. But, amazingly, this one does not leave you hopelessly sad. Instead, it is full of amazing life lessons. Lessons about the power of words, causing pain or delivering someone from it. Another good lesson is the one on the pain of rejection. There is a lesson on fear. One on anger. Many lessons from Taylor on how to find the humor when nothing seems funny to anyone else. And there is one on how God's ways are mysterious to us and are higher than ours. Another on keeping faith when we've filtered God's answer to our prayers so that the "answer" fits our own desires. (He answered and we believed we heard, but as it turns out, hindsight revealed more understanding of His answer. Been there, done that?) But the common thread throughout this book is one that mirrors the relationship of the Father and the Son. And the best lesson of all was the one that Taylor teaches best in his attempts to comfort his dad - Always seek to please the Father, because it is only in seeking to please the Father that one will find strength, hope, patience, understanding, trust and abounding love. And to quote Taylor "It's only life." We're just passing through. This wonderful book is a map to a treasure chest of valuables - those that do not decay or rust. Come and see what you can find here to help you do those things that please the Father. Come take hold of a treasure you can keep forever. Even with all the tough news the medical profession had for this incredibly resilient child, he will still make you laugh. This is a story you won't forget. Thank you, Taylor, for being an amazing child, so full of grace. And thank you, Brian, for using your God-given writing talent to share this beautiful story.
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Summary: Outstanding - must read if you have a heart
Review: Picked this up as Im interested in inspirational non-fiction titles and it is one outstanding book of courage. I was a Marine Sniper in Vietnam and this book is about real courage. What a tribute to a special human being and a special relationship. And more importantly, lessons for all of us on this journey called 'life'. Great read
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Summary: Sad and Joyful--How can that be?
Review: Terribly sad--gut-wrenching for anyone-not just
parents.If faith is not part of your world the this
story will make you want what Taylor and his family
have. Although its written from a dads point of view--I can
only imagine as a Mom what his Mom endured. He's apart
of her heart. Pick the book up, take your time reading it--you
will cry, your soul will ache but the joy will
follow. It will change your life!
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Summary: Powerful!
Review: This book is an unflinchingly honest journal of a father and son's relationship as they deal with one of life's biggest challenges - facing a terminal illness. It is so real in it's application of faith, and in examining how one maintains that faith even when prayers are not answered and other Christians think you need to only believe for a miracle. It gets to the heart of what Jesus meant when he said "blessed are those who mourn". It will inspire you and touch you more deeply than any neat little miracle story ever could have. Refreshingly cuts to the deeper aspects of our spiritual walk. You'll laugh and cry and cheer for Taylor and his family. You'll continue to pray for them as they walk out their own journey home without him.
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Summary: walking taylor home
Review: What struck me about this book was the undying faith this family had in God. I still do not understand why God in all his compassion and love let this unique child die? Perhaps someday I will learn the answer to this question. Neverless, this book gives the average amereican a look at what we are as a people, our compassion, our love, our faith, our determination never to give up hope.
I am a person who enjoys short stories, newspaper articles, however, this book kept my attention to the pages and the events as they were written. I do hope you enjoy it.
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