Reviews for Necessary Heartbreak

The average rating for Necessary Heartbreak based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-07-09 00:00:00 Kevin Ross Uniquely Inspiring, Adventurous Thriller I had given up on Christian fiction, but Necessary Heartbreak changed my mind by speaking to my heart. I'm a die-hard romantic and had deducted from the few Christian fiction books I have read that most of them seemed to cut the passion off in a human aspect and become a great bore while over-emphasizing religion. Not this book! Necessary Heartbreak is transcendent because the story is primarily an adventure, discovery, and heart-wrenching tale emphasizing Michael Stewart's faith journey as he travels back in time. It is faith based and love driven. A courageous single Father who finds strength through love despite his wavering faith in God and humanity. With the vivid setting taking a reader back to Jerusalem, beautiful relationships, and suspense, this page-turner is a must read for someone looking for an original and inspiring story. I was intrigued with the Father/Daughter relationship. Michael struggled with, but willingly carried the heavy burden of juggling work, family, and faith as a single Dad. Like many single parents, he didn't have much of a choice but to work and shove all other matters aside for survivals sake. At times he felt guilty for doing so. He somehow managed to keep a close bond with his Daughter through their hardship. The love is apparent, had me smiling, and was very endearing. It is when Michael is torn from his Daughter Elizabeth by a brutal Roman soldier that my heart squeezed with trepidation. In that moment, there is a realization that he is forced to trust a complete stranger with the safe keeping of his most precious treasure: His daughter. The book smoothly and comfortably alternates scenes from Michael's experiences in Long Island to the adventure in Jerusalem. The reader is introduced to Michael while he is homeless on the E train, a look into the raw emotion of hopelessness that will have them rooting for justice for him in that situation. There are memories of his late Wife and the time they shared that will entrance and romance the heart. His childhood is another reminder of the extent of loss and grief he had to bear.It accentuates his great love for family and a crossroads in his faith. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a page-turning tale of faith, love, and adventure. It will not disappoint! When you read this book be prepared to smile, be intrigued, and have a tissue handy. It will make you thankful for each day, each breath, and each moment. A realization that can only be reached on a higher level of understanding that a relationship with God begins in the heart and from the heart. In addition to his unending mercy, grace, and love, the greatest gift God has given us is time. Everybody's Daughter

Review # 2 was written on 2008-11-18 00:00:00 Zachary Brandies On a warm May night in 2007, 15 years of frustration ended. I arose with purpose, filled with ideas on how to finally complete my novel which had gathered dusty bytes on my computer for way too long. I had never been so excited about the concept of writing. I shook my normally hard-to-wake wife Debbie out of her sleep and shared my thoughts. When she got excited about the plot, I knew then I had something special. Based upon some emotional childhood experiences, I had been pondering two questions: If we had an opportunity to cleanse our sins, how would we go about achieving that, and who would we seek to help us? As I began to work on the first draft, the creative process became therapeutic. It gave me an opportunity to understand why my body and mind were experiencing certain emotions as an adult and how the joys and pains of childhood transformed me into the person I am today. When you write, it's rare that it's an absolutely joyful experience. But from the first word I wrote in my notebook to the last correction made on the proofs, Necessary Heartbreak enabled me to believe in the goodness of the human character.