Review of When No One Else Believed

[Judy O]

[Following is a volunteer review of "When No One Else Believed" by Ron Tripodo.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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When No One Else Believed is a non-fictional work written by Ron Tripodo. In this book, the author narrates a troubling part of his life growing up with ADHD, his wife's illness, and his journey to build unwavering faith in God.

The author, Ron, begins this book by narrating part of his life growing up. He had ADHD when the disorder had not been known and a treatment developed; this impaired his learning and attention capabilities. He lived with this for a very long time; however, I was surprised at how he made a living for himself. Next, he moves on to the next part of the book, The Miracle, where he narrates how his wife, Patsy, caught a dangerous and rare illness, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE), which had a high mortality rate. He also gives readers a brief history of their love story, how they met, some of the problems they faced, and how they overcame them. Read this book to know if Patsy survives her illness. How does Ron's faith play into this?

I had a good time reading this book. I was amazed at the severity of Ron's faith, even in the most difficult of situations; as a Christian, this was something I admired. Tripodo tells this story from a first-person narrative, which actively engages readers at every turn as events unfold. They can feel the myriad of emotions running through the author's mind while writing the story. The love Patsy and Ron shared was admirable; it radiated a pure and selfless form that could be rare to find. I also felt sorry for Patsy at a point; it could not have been easy for her. The little picture inserts the author included added credibility and emotion to the story.

There was nothing I disliked about this story. Its plot, presentation, and narration were top-notch. My emotions were on a ride throughout the story; sometimes, I was glad, and other times I felt sorry for Ron, especially when his workers at home all thought he was going crazy. I only encountered a minor error while reading this piece.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars for the positive aspects listed above. I appreciated that this author was not afraid to pinpoint his weaknesses; I believe this makes him strong. His faith was another thing I enjoyed; it was strong. I recommend this book to people interested in non-fiction and inspirational genres. People who want to develop their faith can also read this.

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[Elendu Clement Ekechukwu]

I'm too surprised at how this author managed to scale through despite having this disorder. This is a good book for every Christian person out there.

[Bef Ozo]

Patsy's story was really emotional. I hope Ron knows what he's doing and that it works for him. Your review was lovely to read keep it up. Thank you.

[Gavice Victoria]

I need not know that Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) was deadly. This is the first time I am seeing this. I have found a good reason to read When No One Else Believed by Ron Tripodo. I am going to learn a lot from it.
Thank you so much fun r this detailed review. You summarized the book so well.

[Mmeso Goodness]

The storyline of this book is inspiring. I like the author's sincerity and his braveness in baring himself to motivate other.
Your review was great.
Kudos!

[Ozioma Miriam]

This book is emotional and inspiring. I would like to read this book and get the answers to the questions asked in your review. Nice one, kudos!

[Christabel Egbeama]

I love how this book is centered around faith. Ron is such a strong man, that loves Patsy unconditional, which is very inspiring. He kept persevering in the face of life struggle. This book will be great for people who has given up on Faith. Great review!

[Kenneth Onyenwe]

When No One Else Believed by Ron Tripodo is a book about leaveraging faith in God to navigate life challenges. I enjoyed the read. Thanks for the review.

[Jerry Anozie]

There are levels to faith. This review is amazing and captivating. I can't wait to get a copy of this book. Thanks for the review.

[Chrity Edwin]

This book is inspiring and from your review, I believe this book would be a nice read for all those going through challenges. Nice review

[Adaeze Joan]

This book teaches an important lesson about faith. I am not a fan of non-fiction books but I would really love to know if Patsy survived this terrible illness. HSE is known to have a high mortality rate. Good job on your review.

[Hyfr Zack]

Ron is a powerful man. Despite his many difficulties, he had faith in God. As a Christian, I was moved by this man's character. There is no other way to be happy than to trust and obey God. Excellent review.

[Adrian Rondon Salazar]

Wow, really. It is wonderful that the author's religion and faith have been so strong. Without a doubt, admirable.

[Timothee22]

Ron's personality is one to be emulated. One to be admired. A man with faith. A man with love for his family. A man of honor.

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Just by reading the review I can tell Ron had a really strong faith and it is truly admirable. I like that he wasn't afraid to talk about his weakness too. Great review