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Summary: Lucky Me--But How Do I Survive Until the Next Dekker Book?
Review: Man, I went into major panic mode after When Heaven Weeps--when was I gonna get my next Dekker installment? Fortunately, I wandered into my local (book store) and--voila!--there it was, on a front table, no less. I almost screamed out "Eureka!"--but I really and truly had found it. What did I find? Something I really didn't expect: a story more gripping, more powerful, more mind-blowing than When Heaven Weeps. After reading the first two Dekker novels, I was absolutely convinced he had the goods, but, hey, how on earth could he top When Heaven Weeps, maybe the most mind-blowing story I've ever read? But--and trust me on this, all you who've devoured the first two--he did it! There's talk of a movie. Please, please, PLEASE MAKE IT. Don't let it get derailed like film version of This Present Darkness. Don't let it be so naive as Left Behind (bless its soul). Nothing less than a huge blowout of a movie, a veritable breakout film, would do this book justice. But why wait? The book's out now. Jump on it.
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Summary: HOLD ON TO YOUR SEAT!
Review: Not only is this book a wild ride, but it also conveys the beautiful message of Jesus and His love for us. I never paid much attention to fiction books before, but after reading this book I'm hooked! Not only does this book have drama and excitement, but it does a great job of weaving God's love and care throughout the storyline. It really drew me closer to the Lord and I'm thankful for books like this that can hold your interest and yet draw you nearer at the same time. This book proves that books about the Lord don't need to be boring!! A great read!
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Summary: Seeing God Through The Eyes of a Child
Review: Seeing God through the eyes of a child proves life changing and thought-provoking. Some other readers suggested I read an excerpt of Kirk Martin's new book at thegraveldrive.com. I since have read The Gravel Drive and was blown away, speechless. It is unforgivable for any parent not to read THE GRAVEL DRIVE! I look forward to more from Ted Dekker as well.
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Summary: Blessed by Blessed Child
Review: Ted Dekker's collaborative work with Bill Bright comes together masterfully here. Psychology, human nature, money and religion, true innocence, and characters I really cared about weave together into a truly compelling story. Caleb is a ten year old boy who has grown up in an Ethiopian Orthodox monastery, and is suddenly forced to flee to America, under the care of a badly burned nurse and a Peace Corps worker who has lost his faith in God. The boy has healing powers, and also some supernatural glimpses into international intrigue. This combination draws the attention of a corrupt priest, corrupt political operatives, a young genius with muscular dystrophy, and a network reporter who knows how to succeed. This fast-paced, layered thriller garners four-stars only because the ultimate spiritual messages come through speech-making by the characters, rather than through subtle plot developments and carefully placed insights. Bottom-line: Great stuff, well worth buying, reading, and even meditating on.
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Summary: Blessed by Blessed Child
Review: Ted Dekker's collaborative work with Bill Bright comes together masterfully here. Psychology, human nature, money and religion, true innocence, and characters I really cared about weave together into a truly compelling story. Caleb is a ten year old boy who has grown up in an Ethiopian Orthodox monastery, and is suddenly forced to flee to America, under the care of a badly burned nurse and a Peace Corps worker who has lost his faith in God. The boy has healing powers, and also some supernatural glimpses into international intrigue. This combination draws the attention of a corrupt priest, corrupt political operatives, a young genius with muscular dystrophy, and a network reporter who knows how to succeed. This fast-paced, layered thriller garners four-stars only because the ultimate spiritual messages come through speech-making by the characters, rather than through subtle plot developments and carefully placed insights. Bottom-line: Great stuff, well worth buying, reading, and even meditating on.
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Summary: Christian Fiction Trendsetter!
Review: Ted Dekker, teamed here with Bill Bright, has the ability (as evidenced in his last two novels) to create suspenseful stories with spiritual themes. He mixes flawed characters and romantic notions with Godly truth and memorable climaxes. "Blessed Child," like Alton Gansky's "The Prodigal," follows the story of a gifted young boy and the ordeals he faces. With the assistance of a Peace Corps worker and a nurse, young Caleb must stand against the political, religious, and demonic forces that oppose him. The religious nuts and the opportunistic moneymongers come out of the woodwork, and, to make things more interesting, a presidential candidate with secrets to hide decides that Caleb is a threat to his campaign. The story drags in places, and the bad guys (Crandal, Father Nikolous, Martha) are more cardboard props than actual characters with motivations, but Dekker makes sure to tease us to the end with bits of information. I was intrigued by Crandal's secrets in Ethiopia, but, upon reaching the end, felt slighted that we never see any evidence of that which he was looking for. This fact alone made it hard for me to swallow his aspect of the story. Nevertheless, "Blessed Child" will keep you reading to the end. The romantic gestures and the spiritual insights are worth every page. Dekker and Bright bring the kingdom of heaven to light in a beautiful and awe-inspiring manner. If this is your first Dekker book, you must go back and read his "Martyr's Song Series." The first two books are great, and the third ("Thunder of Heaven") is coming out in late February, I believe. If your appetite for supernaturally gifted children is still there, try Gansky's "The Prodigal." If your looking for the Christian fiction trendsetters, keep Ted Dekker in mind.
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Summary: Like A Child To His Father
Review: There are few words to describe the power of this book. One can more easily assess its power through feelings. While reading this book, I felt myself going through a myriad of emotions: sadness, happiness, insightfulness, an uplifting of the spirit, and a greater consciousness. It really does open the eyes of the heart. One of the strongest messages that I received from this book is to be aware of what and who we surround ourselves with. After reading this book, I felt really good inside. It made me think of another book also, "Redeeming Love," by Francine Rivers and the other three books by Ted Dekker. When we surround ourselves with good things, loving and spiritual things, they lift our spirits and make us more whole. When we surround ourselves with bad things, they have a way of penetrating our spirit and bringing us down...We must surround ourselves with goodness and light, love and life. These things in turn will fill our heart and our soul.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This book is a must read. It makes you really think about being a christian and what the true Kingdom of God is. Words really cannot do this book justice.
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Summary: Blessed Child
Review: This book is an absolute wonder! It makes me stop and consider where I am in relation to Heaven's Kingdom. It makes me want to "walk in the Spirit" and learn more and more about this powerful and awesome God. Once I started reading Blessed Child I could not wait to see what would happen next. Beautiful story with a uplifting and spiritual message. I loved it !
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Summary: Wonderful!!!
Review: This book should be read before A Man Called Blessed. Both books are two of the best I have ever read. Thanks Ted Dekker!!! Give us more of the same writing please.
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