Review of Always Before Me
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Always Before Me" by John Servant.]
(i)Always Before Me (/i) by John Servant is a novel about God’s love. The novel tells the story of three men who gradually lose what they believed was their dream in this world. They are sent on a path filled with loss, pain, and injustice, as well as questions for God. A path that eventually leads them to prison, but most importantly, to their true purpose and redemption. As we read the book, we learn that faith, friendship, and love in God are all they need to surpass everything that may come.
The first man is a priest, Father Paul, a humble and loving man whose faith in God is stronger than any obstacle or temptation that is presented to him. He was imprisoned for doing his job and keeping his vows to God, no matter what the consequences were. At first, he cannot see the path that God has led him on, but as time passes, he finds his purpose. The second man is also a priest, Father Anthony, who is wrongfully accused of sexual harassment towards one of his students. His faith in God is not as strong as the first priest’s, and it takes him longer to accept his faith and see his purpose. The third man is Matthew Ryan, a teacher who is also accused of inappropriate sexual behavior. Therefore, he is left with no option but to accept the job as a psychologist in that place. He is the one that has the hardest time accepting and seeking forgiveness from God. Together, they help and lead each other towards understanding, love, and forgiveness. The author presents to us an intriguing and most enlightening story about priests, friendship, prisons, gang leaders, and God.
As I think of positive things to say about the book, I simply cannot think of one or two, because the entire book has no flaws; it is perfect. The author does an amazing job in his description of people, places, actions, scenes, objects, and attention to detail. For example, the way Father Anthony describes the entrance to the prison and the symbolism that he found in every aspect allows the readers to easily create an image in their mind of the environment in which the action happens and the emotions that come with it. The way the author expresses it is very clean and concise.
As for the negative aspects, I didn't find anything to complain about. It has no spelling or grammar errors. The book is professionally edited. I give this book a (b) 4 out of 4 stars (/b) because it is well written, captivating, and has no mistakes. I recommend the book to everyone who likes religious novels and to those who want to understand God better.
For those who lost their way for a second or longer time, this book can be a point of reference and a very good motivation to move forward. It is a book that teaches us love and valuable lessons about life and ourselves. So, if you enjoy reading this type of literature, then this is the book for you.
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Always Before Me
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(i)Always Before Me (/i) by John Servant is a novel about God’s love. The novel tells the story of three men who gradually lose what they believed was their dream in this world. They are sent on a path filled with loss, pain, and injustice, as well as questions for God. A path that eventually leads them to prison, but most importantly, to their true purpose and redemption. As we read the book, we learn that faith, friendship, and love in God are all they need to surpass everything that may come.
The first man is a priest, Father Paul, a humble and loving man whose faith in God is stronger than any obstacle or temptation that is presented to him. He was imprisoned for doing his job and keeping his vows to God, no matter what the consequences were. At first, he cannot see the path that God has led him on, but as time passes, he finds his purpose. The second man is also a priest, Father Anthony, who is wrongfully accused of sexual harassment towards one of his students. His faith in God is not as strong as the first priest’s, and it takes him longer to accept his faith and see his purpose. The third man is Matthew Ryan, a teacher who is also accused of inappropriate sexual behavior. Therefore, he is left with no option but to accept the job as a psychologist in that place. He is the one that has the hardest time accepting and seeking forgiveness from God. Together, they help and lead each other towards understanding, love, and forgiveness. The author presents to us an intriguing and most enlightening story about priests, friendship, prisons, gang leaders, and God.
As I think of positive things to say about the book, I simply cannot think of one or two, because the entire book has no flaws; it is perfect. The author does an amazing job in his description of people, places, actions, scenes, objects, and attention to detail. For example, the way Father Anthony describes the entrance to the prison and the symbolism that he found in every aspect allows the readers to easily create an image in their mind of the environment in which the action happens and the emotions that come with it. The way the author expresses it is very clean and concise.
As for the negative aspects, I didn't find anything to complain about. It has no spelling or grammar errors. The book is professionally edited. I give this book a (b) 4 out of 4 stars (/b) because it is well written, captivating, and has no mistakes. I recommend the book to everyone who likes religious novels and to those who want to understand God better.
For those who lost their way for a second or longer time, this book can be a point of reference and a very good motivation to move forward. It is a book that teaches us love and valuable lessons about life and ourselves. So, if you enjoy reading this type of literature, then this is the book for you.
******
Always Before Me
View: on Bookshelves |
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