Book Review: "A Place Called Blessing" by John Trent, PhD with Annette Smith

     "A Place Called Blessing" is a fiction story based on the non-fiction book "The Blessing" by the same author.  Since I've not read "The Blessing," I had no preconceived notion about what this book was going to contain.  What I found was a wonderful story of redemption, forgiveness, strength, & hope.
     The story centers around a young man named Josh.  It follows Josh through his troubled childhood and into his adult life.  If gives a very clear picture of why we should never judge a book by it's cover.  You never know what is going on inside of a person or what has driven them to be the way that they are to others.  It shows us, in story form, how important one person can be in another persons life.  You could be the lifeline that a stranger or acquaintance clings.
     I found that this story also made me think about all the things in life that seem like coincidences but in reality are part of God's plan.  I've had a few of those moments that seem like impossible realities.  Those times when you just sit back and say "no way!"  Those are times that we need to seize and explore.  They are gifts from above.
     This is a great book to spend a day reading.  You'll find yourself uplifted and motivated to be a blessing to others.

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