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  1. jessy1313
    Tennessee
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The River
    December 21, 2012
    jessy1313
    Tennessee
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The River, The River Series #1.
    The River is a good book. I compare it in some ways to The Shack. The story theme is great. I really enjoyed it.
  2. senior cavalier
    shreveport louisiana
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 19, 2012
    senior cavalier
    shreveport louisiana
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The River, The River Series #1.
    written so that you are with the people as the events occur within the story as it unfolds.
  3. Sandy
    LI, NY
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The River
    December 17, 2012
    Sandy
    LI, NY
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The River, The River Series #1.
    I loved this book. It was a quick, easy read and yet very spirtual in nature.
  4. Peter
    Midland, MI
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The River is a must-read!
    November 20, 2012
    Peter
    Midland, MI
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Gabriel Clarke lived his childhood scared of The River and anything to do with water. Perhaps that's because of the memory of a day he could not get out of his mind–the day he last saw his father, who saved the life of a kayaker at the expense of his own life. Young Gabriel was mad, "Wasn't I more important than that reckless kayaker? Didn't he deserve what was coming?" These thoughts plagued him and caused him to live in a shell for most of his childhood. His heart slowly changed over time, and one day Gabriel decided to accept a friend's invitation to go on a rafting trip in Colorado–on the same river he and his dad had loved many years ago. It was there that he realized he was made for The River. It didn't take much to convince him that his dead-end job of cleaning the Five and Dime store back in Kansas should not and could not hold him back from fulfilling his destiny at The River. Throughout his experiences that summer interacting with The River and the people who were also called to The River, Gabriel became a new man–a man who took hold of not who he was, but who he was destined to become.

    While I enjoyed this novel at face value due to the gripping story that kept me up late at night and wishing my lunch break were longer, there is another level to this novel. In the narrative, the author stays away from most religiosity in the story, but when viewed as an allegory comparing The River to God and His ways, a lot of spiritual insight can be found. In fact, during the month leading up to the world-wide release of his book, Michael co-hosted a four-part sermon series at his church in Florida about the deeper meaning of what The River is. He reveals that "The River [God] is shaping everything in its path." "The River [God] is alive and is moving all over the world." "The world will not be the same because of [God] The River." "When we're with The River [God], we know it's where we're meant to be." Gabriel truly found his life when he encountered The River. The same can ring true for you; just get in...all the way in!

    Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of "The River" through Book Sneeze, in exchange for my honest review.
  5. Its About Time Mamaw
    Cleveland, Texas
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    THE RIVER - Be Inspired - Must Read This Book!
    November 8, 2012
    Its About Time Mamaw
    Cleveland, Texas
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The River, The River Series #1.
    I love this quote from the book "Life is not to be merely survived--it is meant to be lived."

    One of my favorite excerpts from the book is on page 272 where Gabriel is sitting outside with Ezra looking out at THE RIVER. Don't read it until you have read up to that page! It will move you beyond measure.

    ~ ~ ~

    When Gabriel Clarke was five years old he watched THE RIVER take his father. Ever since that day Gabriel has flashback, reliving that day which causes him to to to a special place deep inside of himself. Gabriel has bad days when the memories haunt him. Even his friends are aware that Gabriel is different at times and it has something to do with THE RIVER and his father. His best friend Jimmy seems to always have his back.

    Gabriel and him mom rent a place from Mister Earl and his wife on a farm in Kansas which is nothing like Colorado where he had lived with his father.

    As Gabriel turns twenty he is even more restless than ever. He is working at the five and dime but he wants so much more for himself. Then one day at work he receives a call from his old friend Jimmy. Jimmy wants Gabriel to go on a trip camping and rafting with some buddies in Colorado. Gabriel was hesitant at first then decided it would be good to get away.

    When they got to the campsite Gabriel meets THE RIVER that has haunted him for years.

    Will Gabriel go back into that secret place deep within himself or will he face his fears and THE RIVER?

    This is a beautiful heart wrenching story of loss, redemption and coming face to face with ones fears. The author shows how friends and family can be instrumental in God's plan to heal an injured lost soul. This story may even be instrumental in helping other injured lost souls. Maybe that is even you. There are many ways to become lost.

    I HIGHLY recommend this book.

    Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from Booksneeze/Thomas Nelson for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
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