Official Review: The bulletproof missionary by Keriz Rosado

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It seems like Shang Ik Moon led a very difficult but inspiring life. I cannot imagine what he endured, however, it made him stronger in his faith. Thanks for a great review, and congrats to the author on BOTD! 🙂
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I am interested in learning about Shang Ik Moon’s journey from North Korea to America. Congratulations to the author for Book of the Day!
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The book sounds interesting. Moon's life is definitely an inspiration to many who have known tough or unfortunate times. Congratulations on being the Book of the Day.
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This is a greatly informative book. Readers how are inquisitive would find it a great and interesting read. Congratulations to the author on making BOTD.
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This seems like an intriguing adventurous story. The plot development and characterization fascinate me. I will be willing to savor the content of this book. Congrats on BOTD.
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Moon is such an inspiration. This is a book filled with the concepts of being a fighter and rising from ashes to beauty. Congratulations on BOTD
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Truly speaking if I could have power I would eliminate all wars in the world, because it creates orphans unnecessary like Moon as it left him in destitude possession.
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This reviews mentions Moon as a boy that was raised by his grandmother because his mother died, I can relate . To be a missionary after all that this character has been through makes me feel like reading the previous book that come in the series.
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Nonfiction war themed book 3 series'by keriz it's all about war and redemption of hunger, destruction, kindness of an army chaplain during the Korean war. I love war themed book
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Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala wrote: 20 Dec 2020, 17:01 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The bulletproof missionary" by Keriz Rosado.]
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The bulletproof missionary is the third book in the series of The Missionaries to America Book. In this third instalment, author Keriz Rosado narrates Shang Ik Moon’s journey from North Korea to America.

Moon’s mother passed on while he was still young, and his father worked in South Korea. As a result, his grandmother raised him in North Korea. He had a beautiful and wholesome childhood until his grandmother passed on. Because of the second world war that was underway, Moon’s father had to smuggle him from North Korea to South Korea. A couple of years later, life in South Korea changed as the Korean war broke out. The war left Moon destitute and without a family.

Years later, Moon met Chaplain Vajda, who introduced him to Christianity and changed his life around. The grace-filled encounter with Chaplain Vajda is the reason that Moon is today a well-respected and honoured missionary.

Life dealt young Moon a hard blow. From the tender age of only ten years old through to the ages of eighteen years, he faced hardships that children his age should never have to face. Reading about his hardships left me wishing this book was a fictional novel, but that was not the case. The book’s title The bulletproof missionary is befitting, as it accurately describes Moon’s life. In the early years of his life, he ducked bullets. Later in his life, he served as a missionary.

What fascinated me about Moon’s story was his reason for choosing Christianity. Some Christians are led to Christianity through divine encounters or choose Christianity because they grew up in it, and it is all they know. Moon chose Christianity because of a man who changed his life around. He chose Christianity because he wanted to walk in Chaplain Vajda’s footsteps and, in a unique manner, honour Chaplain Vajda’s God.

What did I like about this book, you may ask? I liked the relationship Moon had with his father. They had a bond that transcended borders. Whenever Moon was with his father, his world was perfect. I also liked Moon’s character. He came across as a man of substance, a man of his word, a godly man. Despite the harsh realities that he faced, he continues to serve multitudes.

The events that unfolded in Moon’s life were arranged in chronological order, allowing me to follow the story with ease. There was nothing I disliked about the book. It was exceptionally edited as I only came across one typographical error in the entire book.

The book contains graphic details of violence. As a result, I recommend it to older readers. In terms of religion, this book is best suited for Christian readers as it is based on Moon’s religious journey.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book, and I believe it deserves a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
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My, the book must be proud to have such a thoughtful evaluation.
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I can't help but admire the dedication you've shown in crafting this review.
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I gotta say, after reading this review for "The Bulletproof Missionary," I reckon this book sounds like a real page-turner, cher. It follows Shang Ik Moon's journey from North Korea to America, with some real tough times along the way. The way Moon's story is told in chronological order makes it easy to follow, no doubt. And I appreciate that the book highlights the bond between Moon and his father, something that transcends borders.

Sounds like Moon's choice to follow Christianity because of a man who changed his life is inspiring, non? It shows real conviction and a desire to honor his mentor's God. I reckon it would resonate with Christian readers, especially. The only thing to be mindful of is the graphic violence described, so it might be best for older readers.

Overall, this review gives the book a perfect rating of 4 out of 4, and I can see why. It seems like a captivating read, full of perseverance and faith. Mighty fine job, amigo! Unforgettable characters, left a lasting impression.
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