Review of Let The Children Come
Posted: 30 Sep 2022, 14:37
[Following is a volunteer review of "Let The Children Come" by Tom Fay.]
Author and Christian Tom Fay creates a novel based on the true life of George Müeller, a Christian minister who first founded homes in the states for unfortunate children who lived around the world. Let the Children Come is a story about the unconditional love of God as experienced and expressed by George Müeller. His story occurs chronologically from the time he is a teenager at the death of his mother and spans his life to age ninety-three.
Fay first depicts the protagonist as an undisciplined college student who indulges in drinking, smoking, and the rampant life of a well to do young man. He is in continuous emotional struggle to please his father so that his father will not disown him. However, George succeeds in college despite his waywardness, and emerges as an unmitigated young man with no purpose.
George’s best friend, Beta who first introduced him to lavish living, makes a complete turnaround when he is converted to Christianity, which peaked George’s curiosity and produced an enigmatic plight for him. On the other hand, George also experiences a subtle and decisive conversion. He learns, not only to believe in Jesus Christ, but also to trust God with total abandonment.
Throughout the novel, George faces challenges, particularly the death of members of his family. He relies on faith for his strength. He does not dive into anything without consulting God through prayer. His friend, Beta lives and works with children in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Beta reaches out to George expressing his need of housing for the destitute children that he rescues from dysfunctional families. God calls George to serve these unfortunate children. He builds homes that shelter hundreds and later thousands of children from the U.S. and around the world. His faith in God never wavers. He accepts death as part of the Christian life, even when it affects him personally. He loved the children he served, and he served them with passion. Hence the title of the story, Let the Children Come, which is taken from the words of Jesus in Mark 10:14. “Let the children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”
This book will appeal to a general audience. I love reading about Chrisitan experiences, and this story satiated my interest. I did not find any negative aspect or dislike it in any way. It appears to have been edited professionally, as I noticed no errors. I therefore rate this book 4 out of 4 stars and would highly recommend it to those seeking a purpose to living a meaningful life.
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Let The Children Come
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Author and Christian Tom Fay creates a novel based on the true life of George Müeller, a Christian minister who first founded homes in the states for unfortunate children who lived around the world. Let the Children Come is a story about the unconditional love of God as experienced and expressed by George Müeller. His story occurs chronologically from the time he is a teenager at the death of his mother and spans his life to age ninety-three.
Fay first depicts the protagonist as an undisciplined college student who indulges in drinking, smoking, and the rampant life of a well to do young man. He is in continuous emotional struggle to please his father so that his father will not disown him. However, George succeeds in college despite his waywardness, and emerges as an unmitigated young man with no purpose.
George’s best friend, Beta who first introduced him to lavish living, makes a complete turnaround when he is converted to Christianity, which peaked George’s curiosity and produced an enigmatic plight for him. On the other hand, George also experiences a subtle and decisive conversion. He learns, not only to believe in Jesus Christ, but also to trust God with total abandonment.
Throughout the novel, George faces challenges, particularly the death of members of his family. He relies on faith for his strength. He does not dive into anything without consulting God through prayer. His friend, Beta lives and works with children in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Beta reaches out to George expressing his need of housing for the destitute children that he rescues from dysfunctional families. God calls George to serve these unfortunate children. He builds homes that shelter hundreds and later thousands of children from the U.S. and around the world. His faith in God never wavers. He accepts death as part of the Christian life, even when it affects him personally. He loved the children he served, and he served them with passion. Hence the title of the story, Let the Children Come, which is taken from the words of Jesus in Mark 10:14. “Let the children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”
This book will appeal to a general audience. I love reading about Chrisitan experiences, and this story satiated my interest. I did not find any negative aspect or dislike it in any way. It appears to have been edited professionally, as I noticed no errors. I therefore rate this book 4 out of 4 stars and would highly recommend it to those seeking a purpose to living a meaningful life.
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Let The Children Come
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon