This book is very powerful and moving.
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This is one of the best books I have ever read. Buzzy will have you realize the power of music is by far greater than any two groups that hate. I am happy to say I will be recommending this book to all my friends and family. Thanks to this amazing Author Buzzy Martin!
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A very powerful book. I had tears . As an oncology nurse, I see the physical struggles people have with their health on a daily basis. This book illustrates Rhonie's struggle and how she embraces this struggle and praises God during this battle. She is clearly called by God to share this  message with the world. I would encourage anyone going through a physical battle of illness to read this book for inspiration and comfort.
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There are so many things that I could say about this book. I could go on for quite a long time about it. It is beautiful and it is powerful. Within its numbered amount of pages, I fell in love with the characters and I learned. Both Augustus and Hazel are wise beyond their years, Augustus even more so.

In response to the people who criticize Augustus and Hazel for not sounding like 'regular' teenagers, they were not regular teenagers. Not every teen is forced to fight a terrifying battle like the ones that Augustus and Hazel were forced into. Not every teen is forced to see the things that they saw because of that battle.

I will be honest and say that I am mad that it is Hazel who got to live, when Augustus did not. I found Augustus to be very unselfish and very vulnerable, and much easier for me to love. I thought that Hazel was very selfish, because after all, up until Gus told her about his recurrence, she never stopped to think that he, too, would always carry the possibility of being "like a grenade." Maybe I'm the selfish one for feeling that way, but I still feel that way. If there is one single thing I would want changed, it would be that Hazel would not be so oblivious to the feelings of others.

I could not put this book down from the moment I picked it up until the moment I finished it. Once again, it is beautiful and it is powerful. It is an absolute must read for everyone.

Thank you, John Green, for giving us an infinity within the numbered amount of pages of your book.
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Possibly the most powerful book I've ever read.
219901
Very powerful and emotional read particularly the parts on love and loss. As someone who has also lost a child, I found the main character's pain to be very realistic and his journey both physical and spiritual to be equally real. Sometimes trees whisper words of healing, other times they do nothing but remind us of the past and the terrible burden we all must carry.
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This is a very moving book in so many ways.  I found myself in tears at various points in the book: tears for the ways we judge each other and refuse to see the bigger picture that prompts others to to what they do; sadness at the way history repeats itself in destructive wars; and deep sadness at the horrors that people in the military experience. Alex Woodward is particularly eloquent about the harsh treatment of returning soldiers, some traumatized with PTSD, by well meaning but naive young protestors. His writing elsewhere in the book is extraordinarily tender and moving,and his use of language and fantasy is often hauntingly beautiful. The songs just add another dimension to this very heartfelt emotional narrative.

As for reservations about this book, there are times when the lines between fantasy and reality are a bit blurred, and as is so often done in similar books today, the author shifts back and forth between settings. However, this really doesn't detract from the power of his message. Also, readers who don't share the spiritual views expressed by Woodward and others may find certain passages not to their liking.

Still, this is for the most part a beautiful, powerful, and passionate statement from a highly sensitive author and musician. Highly recommended.
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This is not an easy book. It is not a book for the faint hearted or for those wanting a pleasant poolside summer read and yet it is a book that stays with you once read and continues to ask questions of you long after it has been returned to the shelf. It is at times brutal in its honesty and yet always gentle and caring in its philosophy and reason. It can be a struggle to read and to understand which is surely as the author wishes thus giving the reader the experience by proxy of the terrible confusion of cancer, its treatments and its consequences. It is powerful, it is moving and it is, at times, beautiful and scaring in equal measure. I would recommend it to all living in the shadow of this disease and to others who enjoy a challenge.
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I read this book in 2 days.  I could hardly put it down.  This is a moving book and one that will inspire you to turn to God more and to live your life in a more prayful manner.  Donna-Marie's is a gifted writer and her story will move your heart.
2637713
I received this book as a Christmas gift. After reading it, I decided to buy two more to give away.  This book is very powerful. It is deep, so be prepared.
715044
This book is a powerful testament to the power of the human spirit, determination and love. This is a must read for anyone looking for a book that will change or at best challenge the way we as humans perceive terminal illness, life/death and the importance of family and relationships.
4573813
Such a beautiful book about pride and the problems it can bring. Very deep and powerful. Laurence really writes with powerful imagery and metaphors. I would recommend this book!
733033
This is a very powerful book that will move you to action. You dive deep into the lives of people who have been abused, abandoned, homeless, starving and trafficked. Read how their stories show redemption and the power of God. This is a must read. Read it and see what moves you to take action and make the world a better place.
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The more I read of this book, the more I was silently drawn by a stronger and stronger pull to keep reading it. Life After Loss is powerful, transformative and moving. I cried more than once while reading it.

Joel Cansler, Energy-Frequency Make-Over Consultant
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The book  is powerful and so full of wisdom.  I don't think anyone could not benefit from it because it's all about life issue and problems
we all can identify with.  The workbook at the end is definitely an asset because it makes you really think from your heart and it gives
an awesome chance to look up Scripture.  We are not quite finished it with our bible study but it really grips you and makes you want
to back for more
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Although this book is not a polished New York times best seller, it is honest, heartfelt and powerful. I found in it not only an incredible story of faith and courage, but an accounting of history that I've never read in any other book. Among other fascinating things, it detailed life behind the iron curtain. Very moving!
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What an excellent and powerful book. I never thought Id be a person who enjoys Russell Brand because of his suspect politics but I loved this book and cant recommend it strongly enough.
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What an incredibly moving book.  Each of the Hawk and Dove series books have such deep and tender themes of pain, fear, and longing woven with healing and deep encounters with God and people.  This one tackles new ground looking at the wounds and healing in family and marriage. I especially enjoyed Father John's growth and humility in his pastoral role, and that each person's gifts got to shine more, even in the midst of heartache.  Really powerful.