Review of Alive For a Reason ...
Posted: 13 Sep 2024, 16:07
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Alive For a Reason ..." by Jaiden Jackson Smith.]
In “Alive for a Reason,” Jaiden Jackson Smith shares the experience of Julia Smith, an African American woman who grew up in the South during the segregation age. From an early age, Julia was raised in a Christian family, as her parents sheltered her from the cruelty of racism. After the death of her mother, both she and her father, who happened to be a minister, were in a helpless state, but their belief in God increased through divine interventions. Julia managed to get her associate's degree and also got a job, though that job exposed her to racial abuse that affected her mental health. Later on, that deteriorating health contributed to the development of a very rare and dangerous condition, TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura), which threatened her life.
The story in this book is an interesting one. The author shows readers how faith and perseverance can work wonders in turbulent situations. It is a story that reminds me that there is always a reason to live, even when it seems that there is none. This book definitively has an emotional appeal due to the use of biblical quotes.
What makes this book so special is Julia's strong belief in God and the way it helps her endure the almost life-threatening illness of TTP and the many difficulties she goes through. Her close friends and family helped her advance from the depths of despair to healing, which she knows God has ordained for her.
I will rate this book 5 out of 5 stars due to the author's sincere message regarding passion, faith, and one's strength in circumstances. The blend of miracles, faith, and struggle against race and disease was skillfully executed, making this work not only about captivating plotlines but also messages of endurance and perseverance. This memoir is so powerful because it accurately describes in details.
I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy memoirs centered on faith and personal transformation. I have no dislike for the book. The book is excellently edited.
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In “Alive for a Reason,” Jaiden Jackson Smith shares the experience of Julia Smith, an African American woman who grew up in the South during the segregation age. From an early age, Julia was raised in a Christian family, as her parents sheltered her from the cruelty of racism. After the death of her mother, both she and her father, who happened to be a minister, were in a helpless state, but their belief in God increased through divine interventions. Julia managed to get her associate's degree and also got a job, though that job exposed her to racial abuse that affected her mental health. Later on, that deteriorating health contributed to the development of a very rare and dangerous condition, TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura), which threatened her life.
The story in this book is an interesting one. The author shows readers how faith and perseverance can work wonders in turbulent situations. It is a story that reminds me that there is always a reason to live, even when it seems that there is none. This book definitively has an emotional appeal due to the use of biblical quotes.
What makes this book so special is Julia's strong belief in God and the way it helps her endure the almost life-threatening illness of TTP and the many difficulties she goes through. Her close friends and family helped her advance from the depths of despair to healing, which she knows God has ordained for her.
I will rate this book 5 out of 5 stars due to the author's sincere message regarding passion, faith, and one's strength in circumstances. The blend of miracles, faith, and struggle against race and disease was skillfully executed, making this work not only about captivating plotlines but also messages of endurance and perseverance. This memoir is so powerful because it accurately describes in details.
I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy memoirs centered on faith and personal transformation. I have no dislike for the book. The book is excellently edited.
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Alive For a Reason ...
View: on Bookshelves