Review of A Father's Love
Posted: 29 Mar 2022, 10:19
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Father's Love" by Jean DeFreese Moore.]
A Father’s Love: Joyous Hope by Jean DeFreese Moore is a captivating novel of historical fiction. This is the third book written by Moore that is focused on the Britt family. Although this is the third book about the Britt family, it can be read as a separate novel. It is not necessary for readers to read the books in order. The primary focus of this novel is on the character of Reid Britt. He is a federal judge in a small town, where everyone knows and respects the Britt family. The Britts are very religious. They pray together and quote scripture frequently. On occasion, Reid provides the sermon at church. Reid is very close with his father, Travis, and his children. He is generous with his time and financially for those in need.
Reid previously worked undercover in Chicago and was seriously injured as a result. He is in constant pain; however, he doesn’t want sympathy from his friends or family. Many members of his family aren’t even aware of the extent of his injuries or how they originated. The faith of the Britt family is tested repeatedly throughout the book. For example, Reid’s son, Matt, is ready to leave for college. He wants to go to Chicago. Reid is afraid to let him go. He is concerned about the dangerous elements he encountered while he was undercover there. However, he supports and respects his son’s decision. Reid’s life takes another drastic turn when he unknowingly walks into a bank during a robbery. What happens next changes the lives of the Britt family forever.
I was completely engrossed in the lives of the Britt family. The family members were multi-dimensional. They each had specific goals and personalities that separated them from the rest of the family. Even though there were many different family members introduced in the book, I never had difficulty keeping the characters separate. I especially liked the characters of Reid and Travis. As father and son, their relationship was loving and respectful. They supported and trusted each other without question. Their conversations conveyed the deep emotion that existed between the two men. The author did an excellent job of establishing the relationships between family members. They were realistic and readers will be able to relate to the positive and negative aspects of the family dynamic.
The book was filled with action and suspense. With Reid’s pre-existing health issues, there was always a concern that he would injure himself further. It was refreshing to see how the family came together to pray for a sick relative or to help one another in times of need. I won’t elaborate on exactly what happens; however, the way the family came together when needed was inspiring. There was nothing that I disliked about this book. It is filled with inspirational quotes from the Bible. Each character attends church and quotes relevant scripture throughout the day. The citations for the Bible quotes are provided in footnotes throughout the book. If a reader finds a quote interesting or inspiring, this enables them to locate the quote in the Bible for additional review.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy inspiring novels filled with action and adventure. Readers should also take note of the significant religious content. I found that the Bible quotes fit well in the story and were inspiring. However, readers without an interest in religion or religious content may not enjoy the book. I believe the book was professionally edited because I only saw a few errors. I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were interesting, and the story was riveting. I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. For the reasons stated, it is deserving of a perfect score.
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A Father's Love
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A Father’s Love: Joyous Hope by Jean DeFreese Moore is a captivating novel of historical fiction. This is the third book written by Moore that is focused on the Britt family. Although this is the third book about the Britt family, it can be read as a separate novel. It is not necessary for readers to read the books in order. The primary focus of this novel is on the character of Reid Britt. He is a federal judge in a small town, where everyone knows and respects the Britt family. The Britts are very religious. They pray together and quote scripture frequently. On occasion, Reid provides the sermon at church. Reid is very close with his father, Travis, and his children. He is generous with his time and financially for those in need.
Reid previously worked undercover in Chicago and was seriously injured as a result. He is in constant pain; however, he doesn’t want sympathy from his friends or family. Many members of his family aren’t even aware of the extent of his injuries or how they originated. The faith of the Britt family is tested repeatedly throughout the book. For example, Reid’s son, Matt, is ready to leave for college. He wants to go to Chicago. Reid is afraid to let him go. He is concerned about the dangerous elements he encountered while he was undercover there. However, he supports and respects his son’s decision. Reid’s life takes another drastic turn when he unknowingly walks into a bank during a robbery. What happens next changes the lives of the Britt family forever.
I was completely engrossed in the lives of the Britt family. The family members were multi-dimensional. They each had specific goals and personalities that separated them from the rest of the family. Even though there were many different family members introduced in the book, I never had difficulty keeping the characters separate. I especially liked the characters of Reid and Travis. As father and son, their relationship was loving and respectful. They supported and trusted each other without question. Their conversations conveyed the deep emotion that existed between the two men. The author did an excellent job of establishing the relationships between family members. They were realistic and readers will be able to relate to the positive and negative aspects of the family dynamic.
The book was filled with action and suspense. With Reid’s pre-existing health issues, there was always a concern that he would injure himself further. It was refreshing to see how the family came together to pray for a sick relative or to help one another in times of need. I won’t elaborate on exactly what happens; however, the way the family came together when needed was inspiring. There was nothing that I disliked about this book. It is filled with inspirational quotes from the Bible. Each character attends church and quotes relevant scripture throughout the day. The citations for the Bible quotes are provided in footnotes throughout the book. If a reader finds a quote interesting or inspiring, this enables them to locate the quote in the Bible for additional review.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy inspiring novels filled with action and adventure. Readers should also take note of the significant religious content. I found that the Bible quotes fit well in the story and were inspiring. However, readers without an interest in religion or religious content may not enjoy the book. I believe the book was professionally edited because I only saw a few errors. I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were interesting, and the story was riveting. I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. For the reasons stated, it is deserving of a perfect score.
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A Father's Love
View: on Bookshelves