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Let the Children Come: The Life of George Müller
George Müller didn’t grow up a God-fearing, Christian man trusting God day by day again and again. In fact, his beginnings were that of misdemeanors and debauchery. Following the death of his mother when George was just a young boy, his apathetic father all but gave up on him. It wasn’t until his best friend and partner-in-crime became a Christian that everything changed.
“Let the Children Come” is an inspirational Christian fiction book that follows the historical account of the evangelist who saved the lives of thousands of orphans and offered them a safe haven, education, and a relationship with Christ in an orphanage built by faith. But his life was not without pain, suffering, and loss. Despite it all, George remained a man of unwavering, profound faith, imbued with the confidence of the Lord to carry out His will. It is a tale of laughter, tears, miracles, and meaning and as one reader said, it made me cry. George Müller touched the lives of millions, and his story is one history will not soon forget. This Christian fiction historical romance novel showcases Tom Fay’s artful, creative retelling of the powerful story of George Müller by launching readers into a modern world rife with sin, faith, prayer, orphan children romance between a man and his wife. Through it all, God saw fit to raise up a man to do His will and to leave a lasting memory for the future generations to learn from. Those who love religious fiction novels for women will be moved by this incredible story based on real life. It is not enough to have faith amidst the rainbow; you must also cling to it amidst the hurricane.
“Let the Children Come” is an inspirational Christian fiction book that follows the historical account of the evangelist who saved the lives of thousands of orphans and offered them a safe haven, education, and a relationship with Christ in an orphanage built by faith. But his life was not without pain, suffering, and loss. Despite it all, George remained a man of unwavering, profound faith, imbued with the confidence of the Lord to carry out His will. It is a tale of laughter, tears, miracles, and meaning and as one reader said, it made me cry. George Müller touched the lives of millions, and his story is one history will not soon forget. This Christian fiction historical romance novel showcases Tom Fay’s artful, creative retelling of the powerful story of George Müller by launching readers into a modern world rife with sin, faith, prayer, orphan children romance between a man and his wife. Through it all, God saw fit to raise up a man to do His will and to leave a lasting memory for the future generations to learn from. Those who love religious fiction novels for women will be moved by this incredible story based on real life. It is not enough to have faith amidst the rainbow; you must also cling to it amidst the hurricane.
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Published December 22, 2020
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December 31, 2020
When I received this book, I thought it was an historical fiction about the real George Muller. Maybe I didn't read the description carefully enough....
I love George Muller's story, and was eager to read a creative retelling, expecting some storyteller's license, of course, but essentially the story of how George Muller lived out God's calling on his life in the Germany of a few centuries ago.
However, I hadn't read more than a page or two when I realized this was not that book. It is about a man named George Muller. He happens to have German ancestry (hence the name.) In fact, our contemporary American George Muller's life parallels that of his famous namesake remarkably. His faith in God brings him from a troubled young adulthood to a man with a ministry that serves hundreds of orphans and abandoned children. But—it's fiction. It never happened. This George Muller never lived.
So...what to think? I'm not really sure. On the one hand, the author has skillfully and almost seamlessly translated the "George Muller Story" into modern times, showing how a life of deep faith like his shouldn't have to be a thing of the past.
However, I have to wonder why the author chose to do this. If he'd decided instead to create an original novel, with his own character and story, I think he'd have been more free to focus on the internal elements that make a faith journey like George Muller's powerful. Instead, what he's written sometimes felt like a biographical blow-by-blow account of events that never really happened.
While I enjoyed the book, and am very grateful to the author for providing me a review copy, I'm still missing the George Muller historical fiction I was anticipating. It would have been far more satisfying because...well...it would have been true.
I love George Muller's story, and was eager to read a creative retelling, expecting some storyteller's license, of course, but essentially the story of how George Muller lived out God's calling on his life in the Germany of a few centuries ago.
However, I hadn't read more than a page or two when I realized this was not that book. It is about a man named George Muller. He happens to have German ancestry (hence the name.) In fact, our contemporary American George Muller's life parallels that of his famous namesake remarkably. His faith in God brings him from a troubled young adulthood to a man with a ministry that serves hundreds of orphans and abandoned children. But—it's fiction. It never happened. This George Muller never lived.
So...what to think? I'm not really sure. On the one hand, the author has skillfully and almost seamlessly translated the "George Muller Story" into modern times, showing how a life of deep faith like his shouldn't have to be a thing of the past.
However, I have to wonder why the author chose to do this. If he'd decided instead to create an original novel, with his own character and story, I think he'd have been more free to focus on the internal elements that make a faith journey like George Muller's powerful. Instead, what he's written sometimes felt like a biographical blow-by-blow account of events that never really happened.
While I enjoyed the book, and am very grateful to the author for providing me a review copy, I'm still missing the George Muller historical fiction I was anticipating. It would have been far more satisfying because...well...it would have been true.
December 22, 2020
Hey, guys!
It's been a long time since I've reviewed anything. I've been so busy writing and working on my own projects that I haven't had the time to review anyone else's work. However, I got the privilege of getting to read Tom's Let the Children Come: The Life of George Müller before it was published and I just have to say I'm inspired. Seriously.
I'm normally not one for historical fiction. If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm more into the science-fiction novels, fantasy sagas, and the more supernatural worlds. This book might've changed my opinion just a little....
Let the Children Come follows the true story of George Müller, a Christian evangelist living during the 1800s, a time when orphans were living and dying on the streets. Think Charles Dickens' time. In fact, Dickens even wrote about and commended George Müller! Anyway, I digress. The novel is based on these true events, but most of the scenes have been creatively rewritten to tell an interesting, heartfelt tale of a man who went from hellion to hero.
This book seriously helped me deal with some of my stress when it comes to life. It was truly just inspiring, and I definitely walked away changed in some sense.
The book just published today, so I just wanted to pop over here and offer a huge congratulations to Tom, as well as a quick review to let you guys know it exists. If you read historical fiction, memoirs, or history books recounting powerful real life stories, this is definitely the next book you should check out.
― Rose ―
What's on your bookshelf?
It's been a long time since I've reviewed anything. I've been so busy writing and working on my own projects that I haven't had the time to review anyone else's work. However, I got the privilege of getting to read Tom's Let the Children Come: The Life of George Müller before it was published and I just have to say I'm inspired. Seriously.
I'm normally not one for historical fiction. If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm more into the science-fiction novels, fantasy sagas, and the more supernatural worlds. This book might've changed my opinion just a little....
Let the Children Come follows the true story of George Müller, a Christian evangelist living during the 1800s, a time when orphans were living and dying on the streets. Think Charles Dickens' time. In fact, Dickens even wrote about and commended George Müller! Anyway, I digress. The novel is based on these true events, but most of the scenes have been creatively rewritten to tell an interesting, heartfelt tale of a man who went from hellion to hero.
This book seriously helped me deal with some of my stress when it comes to life. It was truly just inspiring, and I definitely walked away changed in some sense.
The book just published today, so I just wanted to pop over here and offer a huge congratulations to Tom, as well as a quick review to let you guys know it exists. If you read historical fiction, memoirs, or history books recounting powerful real life stories, this is definitely the next book you should check out.
― Rose ―
What's on your bookshelf?
January 13, 2022
A life lived serving others is not always obvious when you look at it in the beginning. So many challenges are faced and never thought of as turning points in a person's life as a child. Choices made. Mistakes lived out. People that are involved in that life help to mold and refine what that life will ultimately become. George Muller was a man that started life as most of us do. He never thought of his life in a way that affected others in any negative way. George lived his early years doing what most young people do. He lived fulfilling his own needs first. God had other plans. Planting his feet on this different road was the spearhead of a life of ministry and service. As he reached his early college years, he came to see where that road was leading. As he matured in his faith, George saw firsthand how God could take this lump of clay and turn him into God's vessel that served thousands over a lifetime.
Tom Fay wrote the book about the life of George Muller. George Muller lived in the 1800s and was one of the most well-known Pastors that opened his life to finding help for orphaned children worldwide. I very much enjoyed it. The story of faith and sacrifice was powerful.
Tom Fay wrote about George Muller's life differently. Tom wrote George's life story, not in the 1800s but moved the events up to the 20th century. When I read about George Muller's life in the 1800s, I found that the story I read was not precisely accurate of George Muller's actual life. That confused me a bit. However, I found it very engaging, even though it wasn't wholly accurate. This book was significant to me. It was more of a summary of his life if he had lived in the 20th century. When I read the book with that intention, I found it was very gratifying.
The book was well written, and I found it to be a clear testimony of faith. I believe that people will find it very moving. I never had any problems understanding the message or the storyline. I would recommend this book to adults, theologians, high school and college students.
Let the Children Come by Tom Fay is the story of one man's journey in his Christian faith. The many lives George Muller touched were a direct result of God working in his life. George Muller answered that call powerfully!
Tom Fay wrote the book about the life of George Muller. George Muller lived in the 1800s and was one of the most well-known Pastors that opened his life to finding help for orphaned children worldwide. I very much enjoyed it. The story of faith and sacrifice was powerful.
Tom Fay wrote about George Muller's life differently. Tom wrote George's life story, not in the 1800s but moved the events up to the 20th century. When I read about George Muller's life in the 1800s, I found that the story I read was not precisely accurate of George Muller's actual life. That confused me a bit. However, I found it very engaging, even though it wasn't wholly accurate. This book was significant to me. It was more of a summary of his life if he had lived in the 20th century. When I read the book with that intention, I found it was very gratifying.
The book was well written, and I found it to be a clear testimony of faith. I believe that people will find it very moving. I never had any problems understanding the message or the storyline. I would recommend this book to adults, theologians, high school and college students.
Let the Children Come by Tom Fay is the story of one man's journey in his Christian faith. The many lives George Muller touched were a direct result of God working in his life. George Muller answered that call powerfully!
May 19, 2021
I read other reviews of this book, and frankly, I am in disagreement. I expected to find inspiration from this book, yet found none. Putting the story into a modern timeframe was a clever tool of the author to try to reach today's audience. It could have worked, yet it didn't, at least not for me.
I'm with the reviewer who was a bit bored by the repetitiveness of the narrative. Time and again the author relates statistics instead of telling WHY or HOW people were moved to either come to God because of George's words (we are given none of his words) or to donate to his cause. We are told that X amount of money came in, but given no explanation of who gave it or what motivated them to be benefactors.
Over and over we are told George prayed for God to send money for expansion and it came. Is that the whole story? I think it could be elaborated better.
The only character development comes when people are near death. Half way through the book we are told of the illness of George's "best friend." Really? Best friend? This man was mentioned but once previous to his going to God, yet we are told he was instrumental in building up the academy and George would miss him terribly. Up to that point, we knew nothing of the relationship.
The other people close to George that die are happy to go to God. Okay, I understand, but it doesn't inspire me in any way because we know so little about the people themselves.
The name of the book indicates that it's about children. No, it isn't. There are but a few references to any of the children, many of whom were from Haiti. How did they adapt to a new country, a new language? That isn't even touched on. We are merely given statistics of the number of buildings that were built, how many children were housed, and how God provided for all of it.
I think the story could have been much better told. All we really know about George is that he had a love affair with his God and his family. Other than that, he was a poor money manager, but since God provided, it didn't matter.
I was disappointed.
I'm with the reviewer who was a bit bored by the repetitiveness of the narrative. Time and again the author relates statistics instead of telling WHY or HOW people were moved to either come to God because of George's words (we are given none of his words) or to donate to his cause. We are told that X amount of money came in, but given no explanation of who gave it or what motivated them to be benefactors.
Over and over we are told George prayed for God to send money for expansion and it came. Is that the whole story? I think it could be elaborated better.
The only character development comes when people are near death. Half way through the book we are told of the illness of George's "best friend." Really? Best friend? This man was mentioned but once previous to his going to God, yet we are told he was instrumental in building up the academy and George would miss him terribly. Up to that point, we knew nothing of the relationship.
The other people close to George that die are happy to go to God. Okay, I understand, but it doesn't inspire me in any way because we know so little about the people themselves.
The name of the book indicates that it's about children. No, it isn't. There are but a few references to any of the children, many of whom were from Haiti. How did they adapt to a new country, a new language? That isn't even touched on. We are merely given statistics of the number of buildings that were built, how many children were housed, and how God provided for all of it.
I think the story could have been much better told. All we really know about George is that he had a love affair with his God and his family. Other than that, he was a poor money manager, but since God provided, it didn't matter.
I was disappointed.
April 7, 2021
Inspirational
A very compelling story. It is very inspiring to read because of the characters true faith during trials, struggles, victories, and so much more. It shows us that even though we are serving our Lord and have great accomplishments through Him, we still have loss and disappointments, but we know God is with us through it all.
A very compelling story. It is very inspiring to read because of the characters true faith during trials, struggles, victories, and so much more. It shows us that even though we are serving our Lord and have great accomplishments through Him, we still have loss and disappointments, but we know God is with us through it all.
April 27, 2021
Sharing the gospel, with a modern day version of George Miller's life.
While fiction, brings the story of George Muller to life as a modern contemporary. It remains true to the faith and word of God that was the foundation of this incredible man of faith, visions of life. Oh that we would all seem God within n fervor.
While fiction, brings the story of George Muller to life as a modern contemporary. It remains true to the faith and word of God that was the foundation of this incredible man of faith, visions of life. Oh that we would all seem God within n fervor.
December 22, 2020
As the author, I'm required to give this novel a 5 star review. It was such a pleasure working with everyone involved, and I am so proud to finally release this work into the world.
Thanks for sharing this journey with me!
Tom
Thanks for sharing this journey with me!
Tom
February 27, 2021
Very interesting
This book reads kind of like a biography which is fine. It just wasn't what I was expecting for some reason. I enjoyed learning about George Muller. I liked how it was set in the current day.
This book reads kind of like a biography which is fine. It just wasn't what I was expecting for some reason. I enjoyed learning about George Muller. I liked how it was set in the current day.
February 1, 2021
Outstanding
This is a book that has influenced me greatly in my spiritual growth and stayed in my mind for many years. Muller’s faith is amazing.
This is a book that has influenced me greatly in my spiritual growth and stayed in my mind for many years. Muller’s faith is amazing.
February 21, 2021
Nice version.
February 26, 2021
I just read a most remarkable book I highly recommend to you all. I really am not good at extemporaneous writing or speaking; the only thing I can say right now, is “you should read it”.
April 18, 2021
Living a life of faith
Exceptional modern day retelling of the story of George Muller. Where your faith can lead you when you place your trust in the Lord.
Exceptional modern day retelling of the story of George Muller. Where your faith can lead you when you place your trust in the Lord.
Did Not Finish
March 17, 2026dnf. i found it slightly boring, i think it was the lack of variety in word choice/ sentence structure/ etc. but everyone else seemed to enjoy it so maybe it just wasnt for me!
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