Official Review: From This Seed by Clay Reston

[damla]

[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "From This Seed" by Clay Reston.]

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Some books entertain, some make you think, some teach you, some does nothing for you. There are, however, some very rare books that lift you up, shake you, bless you to the core of your being, leave you in awe . From This Seed by Clay Reston is no doubt one of those rare books. This short story will stir something inside you and change you for the better without even trying to do so.

"The making of a church, from storefront to sanctuary, and its leaders and its people, who dreamed big and saw their dreams become reality. A funny, engaging and poignant story of how things can work out in unexpected ways...and lives can be changed in a heartbeat." This is the official description of the book and it is the perfect summary for what the plot is about. So I will not add anything to it but I will tell you about what makes this book a must read.

"Sometimes you push life, sometimes it pushes you." This pretty much summarizes the characters and their challenges in the book. All the characters are your everyday neigbours with their beauty and flaws, ups and downs. It just doesn't get any real than this. You will find yourself reading about Mrs. Smith or Mr. Brown next door and the realities of life through them. There are no protagonists or antagonists, just people with whom you interact everyday. None of them are important but all of them has major part to play through the course of life.

On the surface, the story is about a church trying to make ends meet. But the core of the story is how a little love and caring, a simple act of kindness can make all the difference in the world regardless of your talents or shortcomings.

As I mentioned before, I am in awe. How do you do that? How do you manage to write a fifty-five pages long short story, introducing no less than a dozen characters, each developed just right to the point where we feel their struggles, understand them and love them so much so that we root for each and every one of them? How do you write a very interesting story out of such an insignificant theme and finish it with an unbelievably high note? Beats me. But I know this much that, what we have in our hands is an exceptional author whom I will make sure to read anything that comes out of.

The story is clear, precise. Mr Reston reminds me of the great Hemingway with his exceptional skill of subtly conveying what matters most in the simplest yet the most delicate manner.

Overall, I give this book 4 out of 4 stars and a standing ovation. I recommend this book to everyone who would like to swallow a delicious book in a matter of minutes. Also, I am thrilled to find out that he has another book called 'Back To The Woolstock'. Just as good as this one. Please, treat yourselves and read this lovely book.

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[Clay Reston]

Thank you for taking the time to read my book and for posting such insightful - and kind - comments about it.

I hope you will enjoy Back To Woolstock just as much.

[damla]

I truly enjoyed both of your books.. I hope to see you write more..