The Healing of Ryne O'Casey: A Novel

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Summary: This Book Is A Treasure!
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The Healing of Ryne O'Casey: What a wonderful story of faith, love, hope, anger, prejudice and tolerance. This tale is about a small boy and his family who are facing a devastating illness, AIDS! The author has made his characters so real, so human and loveable that you really feel you know them personally. Some you love, some you hate and others you just feel a little sorry for. You will laugh, cry and get mad, but in the end you will understand how out of the worst parent's nightmare, the possible loss of a child, a whole town comes together, and along with Ryne O'Casey, a precious little boy is finally healed. This book is a must for everyone who loves to read! I hated to see it end


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Summary: A Heartwarming Tale
Review: A reviewer, A reviewer, September 9, 2004,
This book was heartwarming.
This book will make you happy, sad and angry. It especially touched me because I could relate to the story having lost family members with this illness. Esther had lots of spirit. The characters were so warm and real that I felt I knew them personally. This is a great book and I recommend it highly.



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Summary: Humor, honesty, and hope
Review: are cleverly packaged in a novel that reveals intriguing yet believable characters. The author comforts his readers' hearts while they journey through Ryne's path to healing. Vivid depictions of universal struggles are interlaced with love, kindness, and innocence. When readers finish the journey, they have learned more than Ryne's story. They have learned how a child can lead them to a place of forgiveness, humility, and growth. Easy to read, easy to love, but not easy to forget.

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Summary: Sensitive and intelligent
Review: From reading the other reviews, it looks like everyone takes something different away from this book. I was most fascinated by the preacher who struggles with his own demons, and in a wrenching crisis of faith, bucks the system/returns to the true mission of his ministry. The characters are warm (the ones who are intended to be, anyway!) and all are beautifully drawn. I never would have guessed the potential importance of something so simple as a color TV! (Read the book to find out why.) I was especially moved and thrilled by Sister Stryker's star turn. I can't wait to read this author's next book!

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Summary: What a book!
Review: I can't imagine who wouldn't enjoy this book. Appears that everyone who reads it takes something important from the story. I loved the characters and loved the story line. It leaves you wanting more of the lives of the folks of small town Tynbee. Can't wait for another book from this author.


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Summary: What a wonderful book!
Review: I wasn't too familiar with this author's other work, so I didn't really know what to expect when I started this book. What a wonderful surprise! Scott Philip Stewart weaves together a heartwarming (and sometimes heartbreaking) story filled with characters with whom you can relate...and empathize. Everyone knows couples who have tried every imaginable way to conceive a child - IVF, etc. - and the exhiliration associated with finally having one. This book draws you in with just such a couple, living in unfortunate circumstances, and keeps you pulling for them through a series of twists and turns. You have a front row seat as you witness the power of love, hate, raw bigotry, redemption, and high-minded idealism. Ryne will tug at your heartstrings, and you'll think about him long after you put this book down.

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Summary: Sensitive and comprehensive look at bias.
Review: The author explores religious concepts, prejudice, hatred, love, compassion, and relationships all so well in this easy-to-read novel. Real life issues to ponder with well-developed and fun to know characters. You'll be glad you read this one.

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Summary: Affirmation of the human spirit
Review: This book spoke to a part of me that dwells deeply within the heart. Far too often books with the central theme of personal faith provide simplistic "Walton Family" solutions to life's greatest challenges. The characters found in the pages of this book are forced to confront some of the most difficult struggles humans face: loss of life and self-doubt. Their struggles are cloaked with the peace that only a faith in higher being can provide. Ryne's story is told with humor tinged in pathos for life isn't fair nor will it ever be, but through the grace of God and his love (agape) healing is a far greater miracle than curing the uncurable. The healing is not only for Ryne but for those whose paths crossed his and the reader.

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Summary: It will make you laugh, cry and all the emotions in between!
Review: This is one of most beautifully written books I have ever read. The descriptions, scenery and beautifully written words of this author actually put you in the book! The story is one of bravery, love and faith. A truly one of a kind, moving novel. This book is for everyone and should be read by all ages. Thank you for this gift.

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Summary: Our Book Club Loved the Book
Review: We are a relatively new club and this is our 5th book. Last night we reviewed The Healing of Ryne O'Casey. Of the about 25 members present, none had anything bad to say about the book. Some of the key remarks I remember are:
I loved the characters, very endearing.
The book has 'sticky covers' meaning you can't put it down.
The dialog told the story beautifully; very authentic to the mountain people.
As some points I just laughed and laughed.
Unfortunately, I can relate to the experience of the church in the story.
This is a great book.