Review of The Arrow That Flies By Day
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Review of The Arrow That Flies By Day
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Arrow That Flies By Day" by John Servant.]
The Arrow That Flies By The Day is a story of Christian literary fiction. A wounded warrior from Afghanistan, who had served as a marine, traveled on foot from Paterson to New Jersey Raptor's field to try out for the team in NFL as a kicker. The coach, Jeff Schindler, asked, "What makes you think you can play pro ball?" John replied, "No one told me I couldn't, sir." This veteran did not play football in college and did not have a long track record of his accomplishments as a kicker. How would he hold up under pressure with the game on the line? But what Sister Francis, an old nun he knew, wrote him when he was in the service did not make him lose hope. “You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day.” Psalm 91:5 NABRE. He made five out of six forty-yard kicks right through the uprights of the goal post when asked by the special teams' coach, Frank Purcell. John Thaddeus had some workouts the next day on the field, where he made a sixty-five yards field goal but missed the seventy yards. Everyone was amazed and congratulated him in the dorms, but few people were jealous of him. Among those people was the team captain, Harvey Brown. He was four times all-pro in his six years. So this story is about John Thaddeus struggling for his team, suffering criticism, impressing everyone, trying to have his love, praying rosaries, being a marine, expressing his abilities and qualities, facing his fears, and a lot more than that. But this is not just a story. It is a story from which you should be able to pick up some valuable moral lessons.
My views are that I pick up a lot of moral lessons by the end of this book. One should be able to do so. This book has a basis in Christian literature, so it not only engages us spiritually and emotionally but leaves a permanent effect. John Thaddeus, the main character, is endowed with impressive spiritual as well as physical qualities. His right leg got broken during his junior year, yet he tries to make it in NFL. So this story provides us with hope, courage, and faith, which is most likely the most positive aspect of this story.
There seems to be no negative aspect in this story. However, during the NFL matches that happen in the story, "It had become John’s practice to pray the rosary on the sidelines while the game progressed." So this seems to be unusual. This public display of religion, later on, brings criticism not only from his rival but from the media reporters too. I mean, in my view, these lines should not be in the book. I see some criticism from my side because I am not a Christian. But it must be okay as this is a Christian literary fiction story. So collectively, no negative aspect was noted.
John Servant must have written this book to leave no empty space behind when the reader finishes this book. This book seems to be perfect for Christian literary fiction. So, my rating for this book is 4 out of 4 stars. I have never given such a rating to any other book but this book seems to be on my favorite list. So perfect rating, done.
I would highly recommend this book to a person whose very near and dear have died and now has lost his hope in the life, or God. After reading this book, I would say that you will have the will to live happily. I hope I haven't spoiled anything right now but mentioning it was serious. Plus reading this book increases faith in God. So as a parent or a caring person, one should recommend this book to one's child or a friend who has started to disbelieve in God or something like that.
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The Arrow That Flies By Day
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The Arrow That Flies By The Day is a story of Christian literary fiction. A wounded warrior from Afghanistan, who had served as a marine, traveled on foot from Paterson to New Jersey Raptor's field to try out for the team in NFL as a kicker. The coach, Jeff Schindler, asked, "What makes you think you can play pro ball?" John replied, "No one told me I couldn't, sir." This veteran did not play football in college and did not have a long track record of his accomplishments as a kicker. How would he hold up under pressure with the game on the line? But what Sister Francis, an old nun he knew, wrote him when he was in the service did not make him lose hope. “You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day.” Psalm 91:5 NABRE. He made five out of six forty-yard kicks right through the uprights of the goal post when asked by the special teams' coach, Frank Purcell. John Thaddeus had some workouts the next day on the field, where he made a sixty-five yards field goal but missed the seventy yards. Everyone was amazed and congratulated him in the dorms, but few people were jealous of him. Among those people was the team captain, Harvey Brown. He was four times all-pro in his six years. So this story is about John Thaddeus struggling for his team, suffering criticism, impressing everyone, trying to have his love, praying rosaries, being a marine, expressing his abilities and qualities, facing his fears, and a lot more than that. But this is not just a story. It is a story from which you should be able to pick up some valuable moral lessons.
My views are that I pick up a lot of moral lessons by the end of this book. One should be able to do so. This book has a basis in Christian literature, so it not only engages us spiritually and emotionally but leaves a permanent effect. John Thaddeus, the main character, is endowed with impressive spiritual as well as physical qualities. His right leg got broken during his junior year, yet he tries to make it in NFL. So this story provides us with hope, courage, and faith, which is most likely the most positive aspect of this story.
There seems to be no negative aspect in this story. However, during the NFL matches that happen in the story, "It had become John’s practice to pray the rosary on the sidelines while the game progressed." So this seems to be unusual. This public display of religion, later on, brings criticism not only from his rival but from the media reporters too. I mean, in my view, these lines should not be in the book. I see some criticism from my side because I am not a Christian. But it must be okay as this is a Christian literary fiction story. So collectively, no negative aspect was noted.
John Servant must have written this book to leave no empty space behind when the reader finishes this book. This book seems to be perfect for Christian literary fiction. So, my rating for this book is 4 out of 4 stars. I have never given such a rating to any other book but this book seems to be on my favorite list. So perfect rating, done.
I would highly recommend this book to a person whose very near and dear have died and now has lost his hope in the life, or God. After reading this book, I would say that you will have the will to live happily. I hope I haven't spoiled anything right now but mentioning it was serious. Plus reading this book increases faith in God. So as a parent or a caring person, one should recommend this book to one's child or a friend who has started to disbelieve in God or something like that.
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The Arrow That Flies By Day
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