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Title	:	The Reason
Author	:	William Sirls
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 408 pages
Published	:	September 3rd 2012 by Thomas Nelson (first published January 1st 2012)
Categories	:	Christian Fiction. Christian. Inspirational. Fiction. Contemporary

The Reason Paperback | Pages: 408 pages

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When facing the impossible, will you believe? Storm clouds gather over a small Michigan town. As thunder shakes the sky, the lights inside St. Thomas Church flicker . . . and then go out. All is black until a thick bolt of lightning slices the sky, striking the church’s large wooden cross—leaving it ablaze and splintered in two. When the storm ends—the search for answers begins. James Lindy, the church’s blind minister, wonders how his small congregation can repair the cross and keep their faith in the midst of adversity. And he hears the words “only believe.” Macey Lewis, the town’s brilliant young oncologist, is drawn to Alex, a young boy who’s recently been diagnosed with an aggressive leukemia. She puts her hope in modern medicine—yet is challenged to “only believe.” And Alex’s single mom, who has given everything she can to her boy, is pleading with God to know the reason this is happening . . . to save her son. But she only hears silence and wonders how she can possibly “only believe.” The Reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are wrestling with the questions: Where is God when bad things happen? And does God ignore the prayers of the faithful? The answer each character receives will astound readers while offering an unforgettable call to hope, to change, to . . . only believe. “This is a skillfully written first novel with the narrative voice, knack for dialogue, and plot movement of a veteran author.” —Publishers Weekly

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ISBN:	1401687369 (ISBN13: 9781401687366)
Edition Language:	English

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A storm decimates a large cross outside a local church. A young oncologist works with a beloved patient who doesn't respond to treatment, and his young mother fights to have faith in what she can't see. Meanwhile, the so-called construction worker who miraculously restored the cross has a hand in many unexplainable events throughout town. Could there be more to him than meets the eye? If so, does that mean that there is a Creator behind this life we try to control?Sirls writes an exciting and

Lightning strikes the cross outside a small church in Michigan and the pastor, wondering how the congregation will afford to mend it, hears the words, Only believe.Belief is powerful theme in William Sirls novel The Reasonbelief, the possibility of miracles, and the certainty that God always has a reason for what happens in this world. Doctors and nurses in the hospital, pastor and wounded child, single mom, friends who drink too much, and many more townspeople will be drawn together in a circle

I read this back 6 years ago. There was more impact at this tme in my life. A wonderful story that helps me understand more of what faith is about.

I received this in the mail today having won it in a Goodreads giveaway. It had a beautiful note enclosed from the author and the book was also personally signed. I am very excited to begin reading The Reason and a review will follow.

This book started out great. I was zipping through the pages. I enjoyed the supernatural element in the book and I liked the characters, especially Charlie. The author did well with keeping the suspense going. Unfortunately, after about 1/3 of the way in, the book became very predictable. The pacing slowed quite a bit, too. It wasn't hard to figure out cause of all the strange occurrences. I guess for someone who enjoys mysteries, I felt a little let down that I figured it out so soon. I was

Where do I even start? This book is in no way a light read. It is not one you can easily read in a couple of hours. It is thought-provoking, emotional, and extremely well written. This is the first book I've read that has literally brought me to tears.As I began reading, I thought the fact that there were several "main" characters would be distracting. William Sirls did a great job of weaving all of the characters stories together in a way that made sense. Following the different points of view

In the beginning of the book, I was having trouble keeping track of who was who. Was Macey the doctor and Kaitlyn the nurse? Which one dated Dr. Zach? Once I got the characters down, it was smooth sailing. This book is a must read! It made me laugh, get angry, become frustrated and heartbroken. Keep the tissues around; this book will make you cry. These characters become a little family through the instances in the story and the book makes you feel like you are a part of that family as well.