Review of Always Before Me
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Always Before Me" by John Servant.]
The journey of this life is an interesting one that is filled with happiness and challenges. I guess if it was all smooth, we wouldn’t enjoy life. In the book Always Before Me by John Servant, most of life’s question that most human beings have concerning existence have been answered and challenged. It is a story of three men, a saint, a sinner and a man, and how each of these men found his way back and redemption.
The author introduces this book with an eye-catching situation of a Catholic priest who lay dying in the prison yard, stabbed to death by another prisoner. The priest, Father Paul, had been a friend of another priest by the name of Father Anthony. The two priests met in an awkward and interesting place, the prison.
Father Paul was a convict sentenced for twenty years in prison, whereas Father Anthony was the prison chaplain. Due to Father Paul’s adherence to the laws of God, he received prosecution for violating the laws of man. This was after a young man by the street name of ‘Blood’ came for confession over an offence he committed of shooting both the police officer and the officer’s wife. When the detectives were interrogating Father Paul, the priest gave no inkling that he knew anything, but was aware about the killing from Blood’s confession. Finally, the decision was made; either Father Paul would cooperate or be prosecuted.
For Father Anthony, he was accused of sexual harassment and could no longer find his cherished teaching job. The only assignment offered to him was as prison chaplain. Hence, he was tortured by his failure of being a teacher and by the suffering caused by the false sexual accusations from a girl he spurned in a class he taught. But from all his suffering, Father Anthony gradually learned obedience, patience, sacrificial love, and complete trust in God.
I really liked the way in which the message was flowing and how the author was infusing life quotes within the context of this story. Indeed, his career experience as a lawyer for many years of helping people overcome obstacles and achieve goals braced the writing of this book. My favourite part was when Father Paul’s public ministry in prison grew that even some gang members respected him. Another encounter was when Matt (Matthew Ryan) met Father Anthony. The two had undergone a similar accusation, so it was easy to relate. The difference between them was that Father Anthony was innocent while Matt was guilty.
Always Before Me by John Servant was professionally articulated and edited without any level of profane language in it. I did not find anything to dislike because it was well written in its own field and has a timely message that resonates with its own readers. I did not find any major noticeable errors that could disturb anyone’s reading ability. Therefore, I can proudly rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
My recommendation of the book Always Before Me about mercy and salvation goes to people that enjoys reading and learning from religious books. Though the message rightly suits people of the Catholic faith, anyone interested to learn how far people can go for their belief and values would enjoy reading it.
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Always Before Me
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The journey of this life is an interesting one that is filled with happiness and challenges. I guess if it was all smooth, we wouldn’t enjoy life. In the book Always Before Me by John Servant, most of life’s question that most human beings have concerning existence have been answered and challenged. It is a story of three men, a saint, a sinner and a man, and how each of these men found his way back and redemption.
The author introduces this book with an eye-catching situation of a Catholic priest who lay dying in the prison yard, stabbed to death by another prisoner. The priest, Father Paul, had been a friend of another priest by the name of Father Anthony. The two priests met in an awkward and interesting place, the prison.
Father Paul was a convict sentenced for twenty years in prison, whereas Father Anthony was the prison chaplain. Due to Father Paul’s adherence to the laws of God, he received prosecution for violating the laws of man. This was after a young man by the street name of ‘Blood’ came for confession over an offence he committed of shooting both the police officer and the officer’s wife. When the detectives were interrogating Father Paul, the priest gave no inkling that he knew anything, but was aware about the killing from Blood’s confession. Finally, the decision was made; either Father Paul would cooperate or be prosecuted.
For Father Anthony, he was accused of sexual harassment and could no longer find his cherished teaching job. The only assignment offered to him was as prison chaplain. Hence, he was tortured by his failure of being a teacher and by the suffering caused by the false sexual accusations from a girl he spurned in a class he taught. But from all his suffering, Father Anthony gradually learned obedience, patience, sacrificial love, and complete trust in God.
I really liked the way in which the message was flowing and how the author was infusing life quotes within the context of this story. Indeed, his career experience as a lawyer for many years of helping people overcome obstacles and achieve goals braced the writing of this book. My favourite part was when Father Paul’s public ministry in prison grew that even some gang members respected him. Another encounter was when Matt (Matthew Ryan) met Father Anthony. The two had undergone a similar accusation, so it was easy to relate. The difference between them was that Father Anthony was innocent while Matt was guilty.
Always Before Me by John Servant was professionally articulated and edited without any level of profane language in it. I did not find anything to dislike because it was well written in its own field and has a timely message that resonates with its own readers. I did not find any major noticeable errors that could disturb anyone’s reading ability. Therefore, I can proudly rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
My recommendation of the book Always Before Me about mercy and salvation goes to people that enjoys reading and learning from religious books. Though the message rightly suits people of the Catholic faith, anyone interested to learn how far people can go for their belief and values would enjoy reading it.
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Always Before Me
View: on Bookshelves |
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