Featured Review: The Message? by Avam Hale

Discuss the June 2015 book of the month, "The Message?" by Avam Hale.
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Re: Featured Review: The Message? by Avam Hale

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Hello! Thanks for the great review! I've read the sample from Amazon after I read your review because I got curious. :D I think the book is definitely interesting especially if one is into reading between the lines and philosophical books.
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I like Leah's uncertainty of her time with God and her disbelief in her being chosen as a messenger. In the Bible, God tends to choose the least likely, the least capable, at least in human eyes. Which shows power: sparking dry, arranged kindling to flame or lighting doused, soaking wet wood to a roaring fire?

I also like that the characters seem balanced: Sunny has a charmed start to adulthood but is humanized by losing her marriage to her husband's gambling addiction. Leah never developed the same confidence and success, but then she had a stable marriage blessed by two sons before losing her husband to cancer. It's interesting and encouraging to see the sisters bonded by these losses and to see Sunny supporting Leah by looking after the boys and supporting Leah through her trauma.

I only received the preview so far, but I can imagine the questions get deeper and more challenging following Leah's miraculous recovery.
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I like the format at the beginning of the book, where it jumps between describing what happens with the main character, and the doctor who is discussing philosophy with his class in a large lecture hall. It is a very interesting format and helps to set the tone of the book. I do feel like the author was trying too hard, if that makes sense. This is just my first impression though.
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In the book " The Message?" helps the readers to do some real soul searching if you are 'only a sinner saved by grace.'

On the other hand, those who are not saved, would want to explain if the message and personal experience of Leah Warner had any effect on their life which actually led to acceptance of the truth, conversion and commitment.

Like many others who have been through 'hell and back,' Leah had a glimpse of heaven while she was in coma, from a car accident. She was able to deliver the message from God not to be caught up in temporal things on earth but to love everyone as he love us unconditionally.

Though the Medical team did a Phenomenal Job in that surgery room for Leah, all glory the belongs to Doctor God who has the power to heal and deliver.
'The Message' is a Fictional story but to many they are like 'doubtful Thomas' receiving this message.
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Post by arcie72 »

Great review! Having read a snippet of the book it does sound intriguing and deep. I am glad that you shared how this book could be relatable to all without championing anyone particular organization/side. The medical aspects of the book was also informative. I enjoyed the authentic touches. Dr.. Marcus is pretty cool and entertaining. Again thank you and congratulations of your review.
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Interesting review. The containing the versatile ideas of political, economic and religious –sounds an amazing book.
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bookowlie wrote: 26 Mar 2015, 17:53 I enjoyed reading your review. The book sounds fascinating. However, the eye on the cover creeps me out!
The book is fantastic and enjoying reviewing. The cover is awesome
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The book was quiet interesting, what I so much like is that part that says God said we should forget about worldly possessions achievement but to love one another, that he loved us .I think the book is amazing anyway I learnt something from there
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Your review of this book definitely makes me want to read it. In my daily life I think about how religion, politics, and society correlate. It would be really interesting to see someone else's take on this throughout a thought-provoking fictional story. Thanks for the great review!
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Thanks for the review. For me the book cover doesn’t really match the story. I understand why the eye has been chosen, meaning to represent the tunnel to the soul but I don’t really think the colours and the lightening follow that idea. I think I’ll pass on this book as it’s not really something I’m interested in!
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This is the kind of book I would love to read. A book with deep meaning. The story of Leah Warner and all the professionals introduced in the first chapter is very interesting. Thanks for the detailed review.
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From your review, the book sounds great. You got me laughing when you mentioned you had a crush on Dr. Marcus. :lol2:
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This is a book that everyone can relate to in life, and very detailed.
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Great review! Thank you. I am eager to experience the depth of this book through the interesting characters the author introduces. I definitely want to read this book!
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Post by Shrabastee Chakraborty »

The review was very insightful. The plot sounds truly intriguing. Even without going into arguments regarding a montheistic god or different depictions of God in different religion, a simple message of love and selflessness is sometimes too hard to embrace, particularly in today's world where we tend to become more and more self-centered. With that background, this book poses a very critical question to the readers.
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