The First Ten Focus Group Feedback for When No One Else Believed

Ekta Kumari

The author narrates the story of God's miracle in the recovery of his wife who suffered from a rare disease. He also reflects on how his ADHD affected his ability to cope in this journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the author's writing. While I wouldn't have read the book based on its genre, now I plan on reading the whole book as I've found the sample engaging and heartfelt. The thing I liked the most is the author's ability to bring together diverse experiences from his life to communicate his difficulties while growing up and as an adult due to a severe case of ADHD. He also talks about financial difficulties and all the ups and downs through the years. I saw an official OBC review, and it was useful. I also wasn't able to find any major grammatical errors expect one in this sentence, "Whatever it was I sure wasn’t getting it." There should be a comma after 'was'. I would still go ahead and rate the text as professionally edited because of the lack of any other errors in the sampled portion. There's nothing I would suggest for improvements.

First Ten review added on September 3, 2022, at 8:15 am by Ekta Kumari.

Ann Ogochukwu

I most likely wouldn't have read this book outside this program because I'm not big on the nonfiction genre. I read the book's OBC review before sampling, but I don't think the review had much effect on my final decision.
This book starts with the story of the author's journey of rediscovering his purpose after losing several jobs and businesses. This book turned out to be the answer to the author's search. At this point in my life, I can relate to the author's dilemma about what to do with his life, and I too am actively asking God about that. I like that this is a book of testimonies from great travails, and I think it is perfect just the way it is. I, however, will not complete this book; I just don't see myself reading through it till the end.
I noticed one questionable sentence in this book: "We [were] more in love now than ever." I believe "were" should be "are" since the sentence was referring to the present.

First Ten review added on September 3, 2022, at 4:58 am by Ann Ogochukwu.

Asma Aisha Ansari

I was a bit hesitant to read this book because of the focus on God and religion, as I find such books preachy and boring. However, I'm also a fan of books where people have found success in unconventional ways. Getting healed of a major illness through faith in God is no small thing, and Ron Tripodo's wife's healing motivated me to sample the book. Besides, the OBC review was very encouraging. The blurb and other online reviews were also promising. The title and cover of this book are amazing.

As for the sample, I'm impressed with the writing style. There's this honesty and humility in Ron's writing which made reading the sample a very pleasant experience for me. I was happy to see Ron accomplish so much even when he has ADHD. He is truly an inspiration to all of us. The book seems professionally edited, as I didn't encounter any errors in the sample. However, there's only one thing that I didn't understand about this particular sentence: But now, as I write this book, I am giving serious consideration to his claim of divine intervention. This sentence ends with a red-coloured period while the entire sample is written using the usual font colours. There's nothing that I disliked about the sample. I've no suggestions for improvement. Finally, as l liked reading the sample, I'm going to read the rest of the book.

First Ten review added on September 3, 2022, at 4:44 am by Asma Aisha Ansari.

Jeremie Mondejar

I'm a part of this program, so I sample this book based on the genre, reviews, and cover photo. The cover photo has a pleasant vibe that shows a great victory. I always read the reviews on Amazon and in the OBC review because they tell me the main theme of the book. I like the pessimistic tone of the narrative; through it I can sense the hope and faith of Ron. I will read this book, and I'm grateful because it's free on Kindle Unlimited. I noticed a minor typo. (I strongly encourage you to read "When No One Else Believed." to get to know the story of Ron's and Patsy's lives.) The period after the word "believed" must be changed to a "comma." Polishing some flaws is my recommendation for improvement. Other than that, the book seems professionally edited. I read the OBC review, which influenced my decision.

First Ten review added on September 3, 2022, at 4:43 am by Jeremie Mondejar.

Sumto Nii

I have just read the first 10 pages of the book, When No One Else Believed. It is authored by Ron Tripodo. If I wasn't part of this First Ten Pages programme, I would still sample this book. This is because the blurb instantly made me believe the book is a book whose subject is primarily hinged on faith in God. And after reading the sample, I decided that I am going to buy and complete this book. This is because Ron's story will strengthen my faith and belief in God. The editing in this book is excellent, judging from the first ten pages. I didn't find any errors. I love the theme of faith in God contained in this book. This is evident at the point when Jim, his friend, tells Ron to adopt a strategy that would see him avoiding his debts. Ron declined the strategy and insisted on paying his debts because that is what God instructed him to do. It was reasonable for him to avoid his debts, but he insisted on paying them just because it aligned with the will of God. I didn't find anything to dislike in this book. The Online Book Club's official review of this book was positive. The review further convinced me of my decision to purchase this book. Ending this review, let me state again that this book is a must read for me and I am going to buy it and read Ron's story to the end.

First Ten review added on September 3, 2022, at 3:54 am by Sumto Nii.

Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu

When I saw the title and cover of this book, I thought it was a self-help book about believing in yourself no matter the circumstances. Self-help books are my favourite subgenre, so I was looking forward to reading or sampling this book. It came as a shock then, when I read the blurb and the customer reviews, to learn that this was a book about restoring faith and devotion in marriage. These are themes I do not relate to, so they shattered my interest in the book. In the sample, the author tells a story of the strain his marriage faced in its nineteenth year and how he and his partner managed to amend their differences and rediscover their love for each other. This was a heartwarming story of love conquering but it was a topic I have no interest in. I found no errors within the sample. The OBC review commended the author's writing style and storytelling. Although those aspects are apparent in the sample, I will not be reading the rest of the book because I have no interest in its subject matter.

First Ten review added on September 3, 2022, at 3:43 am by Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu.

Adrian Rondon Salazar

I loved the writing: it's simple, warm, and easy to follow. The cover is excellent, but the color of the letters is very similar to the background. My problem is with the argument: Although I believe in God, I am also a health professional. I wouldn't buy this book because I found no credibility in the plot. OBC reviews helped me make up my mind. I did not find any errors.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 10:44 pm by Adrian Rondon Salazar.

evraealtana

I don't like books based on religion or spirituality, so I would not have chosen this book for myself because the title, cover, blurb, and official OBC review all make clear that this is a book about Christianity and the role of the author's Christian faith in the events of his life. Because I want to be able to form my own opinion about books rather than be influenced by others’ opinions about them, I choose never to read editorial or customer reviews other than OBC reviews, and so I did not read any about this book, either. I liked that the author was honest and upfront about the struggles he faced in school and in business due to his undiagnosed ADHD and about how those struggles actually made him feel, regardless of how he pretended to feel in order to make himself look tougher. I disliked that the author ascribed every single event in his life, good or bad, to the direct intervention of God; although this may be how the author really views his life, it makes the book totally unrelatable to any non-Christian reader. Predictably, I didn't like the heavy religious elements in the sample, so I do not intend to read the rest of the book. I found one error in the first ten pages: a missing quotation mark at the end of the quotation ending in "It's the right thing to do.".

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 9:13 pm by evraealtana.

Mbali Qalinge

When No One Else Believed by Ron Tripodo tells a story of a man who experienced God's miracle when his wife was on life support. The book's title, cover, and blurb are all inspiring and promise a great read for anyone struggling and searching for God. Based on that, I would have still sampled the book even if I were not part of the First Ten program. What I liked from the little I read is how the author addresses the reader directly. It felt like I was listening to the author speak, making the book easy to read. I found no errors in the book and nothing to dislike, so I have no suggestions for the author. The book's OBC review highlighted the author's writing style and how inspiring it was, which convinced me to read it. I will be buying the book and eventually reading it because I feel there's a lot I could learn from it about God and how he works in our lives.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 4:15 pm by Mbali Qalinge.

Radhika Nair

Overtly religious self-help books are not my cup of tea, and this one is no exception. A brief glance at the cover told me that I wouldn't read it, and I don't intend to. I found no errors in the first ten pages, but nor did I find anything to like. The author's tone simply didn't engage either my sympathy or my interest, and I find myself indifferent to this book. One thing that I absolutely despised, and which I generally despise, is white Christians throwing people of colour under the bus to underscore their own virtue. If American Christian missionaries want to preach faith and patience to the suffering masses, I'm sure they will find a suitable demographic closer to home, right on the streets of the great America.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 1:28 pm by Radhika Nair.

Carson25

I downloaded the sample of this book, When No One Else Believed, and read the first ten pages. The book was crafted by Ron Tripodo. In the opening pages of this book, I read that this book is a must-read for anyone facing insurmountable obstacles that require faith that does not look at circumstances but instead focuses on God. The book has a tale of Patsy’s Miracle for a dose of inspiration. This book seems to have passed through the hands of a professional editor. This is because the first few pages that I sampled were error-free. The feature I appreciated most in the first ten pages I sampled was the cover. I liked how the cover was well-designed. There was nothing I didn’t appreciate in the first ten pages I read. I’m not a fan of these kinds of books. I’ll therefore not purchase nor finish reading the entire book. I’ll just recommend it to those who appreciate inspiring non-fiction books. This book has several customer reviews on Amazon and other websites. Moreover, it has an insightful review. Neither the review, cover, editorial comments, nor the title had an impact on my decision not to purchase and finish reading the entire book. My decision was based on the genre of the book. In my opinion, this book is fine the way it is and doesn’t need to be altered in any way.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 10:57 am by Carson25.

BruceP

I got the chance to read a portion of this book after I downloaded a free excerpt from Amazon. Reading the sample of this book was wonderful and enjoyable. For some motivation, it follows the tale of Patsy's Miracle. According to the book's introduction, no one ever anticipates seeing a miracle in their lifetime. People become mired in daily life, which is why this happens. After reading the first ten pages, I realized that the author used a basic and uncomplicated style of writing, which was the aspect of the book that I loved the most. As a result, I found it simpler to read and comprehend the book's opening passages as a result. I adored every aspect of this book, without exception. This book seems perfect from my perspective, and nothing should be changed about it. There were no grammatical or spelling problems in the first few pages I read. This suggests that a professional editor may have edited the book. I read a lot, but I don't typically read books like this. This is not to say that I detest the book. I would recommend it to anybody who enjoys inspirational stories. They'll like reading this book. A formal review of this book was also read by me. It was insightful. Nothing about the book's cover, title, or review affected my choice not to purchase and complete reading it. As indicated before, the genre the book belongs to had an impact on my choice.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 10:54 am by BruceP.

Kelsey Roy

I am not interested in reading “When No One Else Believed” from the first glance at the cover or the title. The book appears to be a true story based on spirituality, a genre I would not reach for to read. The blurb indicates that it is about a man’s faith in God and love for his wife, who is experiencing health problems. Although this is a moving topic, I am not interested in reading about true-life spirituality stories. The OBC review was excellent but didn’t identify any new points within the book that I’d be interested in reading.

I did not think I was going to enjoy the sample pages of this book. I was wrong. I made it to the end without realizing it and wanted to continue. I found no errors in the pages I read, and I enjoyed the author’s writing style. My favorite portion of the book was his discussion about his friend Kevin. Kevin was willing to risk his friendship with Ron to save Ron and Patsy’s marriage. Everyone needs a friend like Kevin. This book reminded me to look hard at my responsibilities within my marriage. I did not dislike anything about the sample. I have no recommendations for the author, I honestly enjoyed his work. I will buy and finish this book after reading the first ten pages.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 10:41 am by Kelsey Roy.

Tonia Freeman

I would never have sampled this book had I not been part of the first ten. I do not like books that are connected to religion. After reading the first ten pages I found that the book was less offensive than I expected it to be. I still have no desire to read it but for others maybe the topic won't bother them so much. I did find it interesting that the author, like myself, has ADHD. I was glad to see that he was at least with it enough to seek actual medical treatment for it. I'm not sure how you would improve it as that story is their own, it just happens to not be something I want to read. There weren't any serious grammatical errors in the part that I read. However, the book was written in a style that I found a bit too conversational. I think the flow could be improved upon. I did not read any reviews prior to this sample so I could make an honest unbiased opinion on the book.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 10:18 am by Tonia Freeman.

Laney K

This is not a book I would normally read given I am not interested in the topic of religion and marriage. I also was not interested by reviews that I read, including the official OBC review. I did not notice any grammatical errors in the sample. The part that I liked the best was the well-developed voice narrating the book. The author's panic due to his wife's condition is extremely evident. I wasn't drawn in though due to the religious content. I will not be finishing this book because of that.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 7:36 am by Laney K.

Rayah Raouf

I would not have read and/or sampled this book because of the cover and genre. I do not like books that talk about religion or use religion as the main theme. I will not buy and read the whole book. Immediately I could tell this wasn’t for me. The main focus is religion and God. The entire introduction was about God, and I do not like reading books like this. I did not find any errors in the first ten pages. I liked how the main character has ADHD and how the author mentions this in the book. It is an important topic that should be addressed in a realistic approach. I do not like the constant references to god. However, this is a personal preference, and I am sure others might enjoy it. There is an official review in OBC and it let me realise that I really don’t want to read the book. Even though it was rated highly, I know I would not enjoy it.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 5:47 am by Rayah Raouf.

Eva Nyaburi

I adore the book title, which I believe is quite inspirational and speaks volumes about the contents. Based on the reviews, I would have read the book. According to the OBC review, the book emotionally impacts readers. I like how the book cover depicts a man and the heavens opening up to show God answering prayers. The book begins with Ron explaining his rocky marriage and temporary separation from Patsy. He is open and honest about the issues that led to their strained marriage. I enjoyed the author's writing style, which puts readers at ease, and I felt as if I were present with him as he told me the story. I didn't notice any grammatical errors in the first few pages and have no recommendations for the author.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 5:39 am by Eva Nyaburi.

Jen Nghishitende

I believe in God, miracles, grace and love stories of perseverance. So when I saw this book's title and cover, I knew I would have to add it to the shelf to read it later. This would have been the case even if I had not been part of this program. Luckily, I could download it free from Kindle Unlimited; as such, I will be reading the entire book as soon as possible. I like that this is a true story, with the author narrating events in his life. I particularly like that he introduced us to his struggles with his wife's illness and those concerning his business in the first ten pages. I thought that set the scene nicely to learn about the miracle and how God worked to help him overcome all this adversity. There is nothing I disliked, and I did not spot a single error in the first ten pages. While I read an OBC review of the book and found it helpful, I did not read any editorial or customer reviews or blurb, but that is okay as I know I will read this book in its entirely based on the title, book cover, genre, first ten pages and OBC review.

First Ten review added on September 2, 2022, at 5:32 am by Jen Nghishitende.

Kenesha Latoya Fowler

I think we can always do with a bit of inspiration in life. Were I not part of this program, I would have sampled the book based on the blurb and cover. I liked that this bit of inspiration is faith-based. What I liked about the author is just how human and relatable he is; how he describes his doubts about writing the book and all the difficulties he'd had leading up to that. I also liked Tripodo's writing style. The clear, short sentences and easy flow of thought kept me engaged (I was surprised when I got to the end of the sample and couldn't scroll any further!). So based on my reading experience so far and the very encouraging OBC review, I've decided that I want to finish this book. It should be noted that I didn't find any errors, and the book flows smoothly. The editor did a great job.

First Ten review added on September 1, 2022, at 8:19 pm by Kenesha Latoya Fowler.

Babalola Oluseyi

Had I not been part of this program, I would not have chosen to read or sample this book based on its cover, title, genre, blurb, editorial reviews, and customer reviews. This is not to say that they were not exceptional (cover, title, and blurb) or had a negative opinion of this book (editorial reviews and customer reviews). The reason I will not be buying this book is its genre. I am currently not interested in reading nonfiction books.

I did like how the author started the story. Reading how the author struggled to secure a job, as he was constantly fired for things like noticing shady entries in the records and having different views on business ethics, I could not help but feel pity. He described the lowest point in his life (his wife's illness, coupled with the disappearance of his wealth and his failings in his career path). This creates a common ground for both him and his readers, as everyone has gone through something. I did not find any errors while reading this book's first ten pages or anything to hate. The official OBC review did not influence my decision to not buy this book.

First Ten review added on September 1, 2022, at 3:34 pm by Babalola Oluseyi.

Ohna Martin

I would have to say if it were not for this program I would have overlooked a few good books. I am not a lover of non-fiction however being part of this program I found a lot of non-fiction books that I have to finish this being one of them. I might just start to change my mind about the genre. I love the cover and the name speaks of boldness. I like everything about this book so far. I found nothing that I disliked. I have no suggestions for the author. I am glad Ron decided to trust in God. There was no spelling or grammar mistakes. This was solely based on the first ten pages of this book. No other reviews, OBC or otherwise influenced my decision.

First Ten review added on September 1, 2022, at 1:21 pm by Ohna Martin.

IconReviews

This is a compelling story of a man's belief in God. He shares his wife's miraculous recovery from a usually fatal illness. I think the cover and title are fitting for the story so I would read it based on those. I liked how the author expressed his faith in his writing. I don't normally read books of a religious genre but I would read this book based on the awesome customer reviews, the blurb, and the official OnlineBookClub review. I liked how smoothly the writing flowed. The sample was professionally edited and I don't see where the book needs any modifications. I will be reading it because I'm interested to know more about Patsy's illness and recovery.

First Ten review added on September 1, 2022, at 8:46 am by IconReviews.

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