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Such an insightful review! It feels like this story was so close to speaking some great truths but then shied away in favour of 21st-century platitudes that could've come from any motivational speaker.
I agree, and said as much to a friend of mine. I was so hoping that Rubart would point the main characters to Jesus more. Instead there is no mention of Christ or salvation through Him alone (John 14:6). Like Danielle, I feel like the author shied away from The Truth, which could be considered offensive and hurt his book sales. Ironically the 1-star reviews consider this book either too religious, or not religious enough because it doesn't point the main characters toward the only salvation found in Christ alone.
My friend disagrees. In his opinion, Rubart does a good job at causing the reader to examine themselves. Perhaps that is his purpose for the ambiguity. Christianity is offensive, but perhaps if he poses the questions, the reader will begin seeking the truth and find Jesus along the way.
I posted a review before looking at other reviews, but you said it so much better than I. I was left confused and shaken and wondering if Thomas Nelson is into promoting spirit guides now.
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Such an insightful review! It feels like this story was so close to speaking some great truths but then shied away in favour of 21st-century platitudes that could've come from any motivational speaker.
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I agree, and said as much to a friend of mine. I was so hoping that Rubart would point the main characters to Jesus more. Instead there is no mention of Christ or salvation through Him alone (John 14:6). Like Danielle, I feel like the author shied away from The Truth, which could be considered offensive and hurt his book sales. Ironically the 1-star reviews consider this book either too religious, or not religious enough because it doesn't point the main characters toward the only salvation found in Christ alone.My friend disagrees. In his opinion, Rubart does a good job at causing the reader to examine themselves. Perhaps that is his purpose for the ambiguity. Christianity is offensive, but perhaps if he poses the questions, the reader will begin seeking the truth and find Jesus along the way.
I posted a review before looking at other reviews, but you said it so much better than I. I was left confused and shaken and wondering if Thomas Nelson is into promoting spirit guides now.
