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The death of his daughter captivated the world for years. When you realize all the suffering he has endured it reminds you of Job, yet he comes out of it with a new life and an amazing peace. I read this book with tears streaming down my face and ended it with an amazing respect for this man. The story while horrifying at times, maddening at others is one of incredible tragedy yet a yearning for forgiveness and love. We have all heard from reporters who said he did it, cops who said Patsy did it, psychics who said their son did it and in the end - no one knows who killed Jon Benet. My prayer for Mr Ramsey is that before he dies that someone will come forward and tell what they know to get a killer off the streets. And justice for the Ramseys and Jon Benet. But this is not a story you will soon forget and it changed my mind about the person who we have not heard from yet - John Ramsey. He has an amazing capacity to love and survive all life has to throw at him.
A few years ago I read THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN and was mesmerized by Mitch Albom. When I saw this book, I knew I had to read it but had doubts about whether it would be as good as Five People. It was a rainy nasty night, I was home alone so I crawled into the recliner, grabbed a blanket, cup of hot chocolate and my book. Three hours later I realized I had become completely lost into this story to the point I didnt hear the phone ring. It is simply written and "Chick" tells all his mistakes. At one point I almost wanted to say "dont be so hard on yourself" but he does what we all do with regrets - we blame ourselves. Be prepared with a box of kleenex but once again this book also leaves the reader with a newfound appreciation for our loves ones and the unknown of this world we cant see, hear and explain. But the question that still haunts me - how would I spend one more day with the loves ones I have lost - mother, father, daughter, sister, brother or friend. IF they are only a vibration away, what a wonderful thought that we will be reunited. I promise this book wont disappoint you but it will make you ponder and consider your own mortality or immortality and your relationships with loved ones.
Very funny. Starts a little slow and boring but picks up after a few chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Characters are well developed and easy to relate to. I read it in a couple of hours. It is all and all a very interesting book.
I started reading this book one night this week and didnt stop until I got to the last page. It is one of those "I have to finish books". Written in the words of a young boy and in some cases his father; it is a simple story but one that carries a tremendous message. Heaven is a place, not a fiction but a real place. Where God and Jesus and our loved ones live. Where one day we will return. That angels exist and God does answer and hear our prayers. Even if you do not believe all that you read it will give you something to think about. Hope which we all could use.
The story is unthinkable how can a person murder a young girl pregnant with her first baby due just days away. And cut the baby from her stomach and leave her dying on her floor? How can a man believe his wife gave birth alone, away from home just hours before and calmly go home and parade a newborn around town? Especially when everyone assumed she was lying about being pregnant? The story itself is spellbinding - drags you in and you cant imagine that what you are reading is true but it is. will make you affirm to yourself that the next time you think that friend or family member is acting a little strange that you will do whatever you can to get them the help they need. The downside is that you will never completely "trust" another person again because you truly do not know what someone will do when they are desperate. I believe the author could have gone a little farther exploring the legal and ethical issues involved but I did learn a lot from the book.
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The Other Side of Suffering: The Father of JonBenet Ramsey Tells the Story of His Journey from Grief to Grace by John Ramsey
Deborah Fochler, March 13, 2012
The death of his daughter captivated the world for years. When you realize all the suffering he has endured it reminds you of Job, yet he comes out of it with a new life and an amazing peace. I read this book with tears streaming down my face and ended it with an amazing respect for this man. The story while horrifying at times, maddening at others is one of incredible tragedy yet a yearning for forgiveness and love. We have all heard from reporters who said he did it, cops who said Patsy did it, psychics who said their son did it and in the end - no one knows who killed Jon Benet. My prayer for Mr Ramsey is that before he dies that someone will come forward and tell what they know to get a killer off the streets. And justice for the Ramseys and Jon Benet. But this is not a story you will soon forget and it changed my mind about the person who we have not heard from yet - John Ramsey. He has an amazing capacity to love and survive all life has to throw at him.For One More Day (Large Print) by Mitch Albom
Deborah Fochler, March 9, 2012
A few years ago I read THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN and was mesmerized by Mitch Albom. When I saw this book, I knew I had to read it but had doubts about whether it would be as good as Five People. It was a rainy nasty night, I was home alone so I crawled into the recliner, grabbed a blanket, cup of hot chocolate and my book. Three hours later I realized I had become completely lost into this story to the point I didnt hear the phone ring. It is simply written and "Chick" tells all his mistakes. At one point I almost wanted to say "dont be so hard on yourself" but he does what we all do with regrets - we blame ourselves. Be prepared with a box of kleenex but once again this book also leaves the reader with a newfound appreciation for our loves ones and the unknown of this world we cant see, hear and explain. But the question that still haunts me - how would I spend one more day with the loves ones I have lost - mother, father, daughter, sister, brother or friend. IF they are only a vibration away, what a wonderful thought that we will be reunited. I promise this book wont disappoint you but it will make you ponder and consider your own mortality or immortality and your relationships with loved ones.The Dumpster: One Woman's Search for Love by Becky Due
Deborah Fochler, August 18, 2011
Very funny. Starts a little slow and boring but picks up after a few chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Characters are well developed and easy to relate to. I read it in a couple of hours. It is all and all a very interesting book.Heaven Is for Real Conversation Guide by Todd Burpo
Deborah Fochler, August 18, 2011
I started reading this book one night this week and didnt stop until I got to the last page. It is one of those "I have to finish books". Written in the words of a young boy and in some cases his father; it is a simple story but one that carries a tremendous message. Heaven is a place, not a fiction but a real place. Where God and Jesus and our loved ones live. Where one day we will return. That angels exist and God does answer and hear our prayers. Even if you do not believe all that you read it will give you something to think about. Hope which we all could use.Murder in the Heartland by M William Phelps
Deborah Fochler, August 18, 2011
The story is unthinkable how can a person murder a young girl pregnant with her first baby due just days away. And cut the baby from her stomach and leave her dying on her floor? How can a man believe his wife gave birth alone, away from home just hours before and calmly go home and parade a newborn around town? Especially when everyone assumed she was lying about being pregnant? The story itself is spellbinding - drags you in and you cant imagine that what you are reading is true but it is. will make you affirm to yourself that the next time you think that friend or family member is acting a little strange that you will do whatever you can to get them the help they need. The downside is that you will never completely "trust" another person again because you truly do not know what someone will do when they are desperate. I believe the author could have gone a little farther exploring the legal and ethical issues involved but I did learn a lot from the book.1-5 of 126next