Review of The Arrow That Flies By Day
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Review of The Arrow That Flies By Day
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Arrow That Flies By Day" by John Servant.]
In The Arrow That Flies by Day, John Servant told the story of John Thaddeus, a young man who was a firm believer in God but never had life easy. His travails started with an injury to his legs which his father, through several rigorous exercises, helped him recover from. John later lost his father, and his mother also died from cancer. He had to live in Paterson with a nun named Sister Francis, a cancer survivor who was his high school principal and has dedicated her life to caring for people, especially children. Sister Francis was the only family John had, and she made sure to teach him her ways and deepen his faith in God.
After leaving the Marines owing to a severe injury he sustained, John, who had zero experience playing for any college football team, wandered to New Jersey Raptors, a football team that takes only students who have played for college teams, with nothing but a strong belief that he could convince the coaches to give him a try. He was tried out, and he impressed the coaches. The leg exercises his father gave him, and his experiences from being a marine came in handy. How will John fare with the team, and how will his life change from then on? Find out from John Servant's The Arrow That Flies by Day.
The most exciting part of this story is the unanticipated twists in the storyline and turn of events. John servant is such an ingenious storyteller that you'll never see the twists coming. The element of surprise in this story made it very impressive, and also, the infusion of flashbacks made for a wholesome read. You could see the dots connect once the author plays back events leading up to the present. The author did an excellent job at explaining American football to a reader that's not familiar with the sports. It wasn't difficult to grasp how the sports work, the role each player has and how points are scored in the game. Sister Francis' exemplifies the love of God, and I took a lot of lessons from her. Love is the greatest gift given to man by God, and it remains the greatest gift a person can give to another. Sister Francis dedicated her life to loving and caring for people, and that motivated me to live a life of love. John's romantic connection with Susan, albeit brief, was beautiful to read about. I love that she never saw his vulnerability as weakness.
I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. The conciseness of the story made it an even better read. I can't fault the author in any way. He delivered a very touching story in the best way possible. He articulated John's experiences in such a manner that the reader could feel every bit of his emotions. This story was real to life, no doubt.
Even though I found a few errors in the book, I still rate it four out of four stars. The editor did a great job as it was professionally edited. I see no reason the remove any star from this book.
Lovers of American football will most definitely enjoy John Servant's The Arrow That Flies by Day. Also, lovers of stories with strong themes of love for humanity and living according to the dictates of God will enjoy this story.
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The Arrow That Flies By Day
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In The Arrow That Flies by Day, John Servant told the story of John Thaddeus, a young man who was a firm believer in God but never had life easy. His travails started with an injury to his legs which his father, through several rigorous exercises, helped him recover from. John later lost his father, and his mother also died from cancer. He had to live in Paterson with a nun named Sister Francis, a cancer survivor who was his high school principal and has dedicated her life to caring for people, especially children. Sister Francis was the only family John had, and she made sure to teach him her ways and deepen his faith in God.
After leaving the Marines owing to a severe injury he sustained, John, who had zero experience playing for any college football team, wandered to New Jersey Raptors, a football team that takes only students who have played for college teams, with nothing but a strong belief that he could convince the coaches to give him a try. He was tried out, and he impressed the coaches. The leg exercises his father gave him, and his experiences from being a marine came in handy. How will John fare with the team, and how will his life change from then on? Find out from John Servant's The Arrow That Flies by Day.
The most exciting part of this story is the unanticipated twists in the storyline and turn of events. John servant is such an ingenious storyteller that you'll never see the twists coming. The element of surprise in this story made it very impressive, and also, the infusion of flashbacks made for a wholesome read. You could see the dots connect once the author plays back events leading up to the present. The author did an excellent job at explaining American football to a reader that's not familiar with the sports. It wasn't difficult to grasp how the sports work, the role each player has and how points are scored in the game. Sister Francis' exemplifies the love of God, and I took a lot of lessons from her. Love is the greatest gift given to man by God, and it remains the greatest gift a person can give to another. Sister Francis dedicated her life to loving and caring for people, and that motivated me to live a life of love. John's romantic connection with Susan, albeit brief, was beautiful to read about. I love that she never saw his vulnerability as weakness.
I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. The conciseness of the story made it an even better read. I can't fault the author in any way. He delivered a very touching story in the best way possible. He articulated John's experiences in such a manner that the reader could feel every bit of his emotions. This story was real to life, no doubt.
Even though I found a few errors in the book, I still rate it four out of four stars. The editor did a great job as it was professionally edited. I see no reason the remove any star from this book.
Lovers of American football will most definitely enjoy John Servant's The Arrow That Flies by Day. Also, lovers of stories with strong themes of love for humanity and living according to the dictates of God will enjoy this story.
******
The Arrow That Flies By Day
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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