Official Review: Ask In Prayer : A Faith-Promoting Journey

JKO · Post by **JKO** » 15 Aug 2020, 12:25

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ask In Prayer : A Faith-Promoting Journey" by Tom Bowers.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Ask In Prayer: A Faith-Promoting Journey by Tom Bowers is a book that details the author’s conversion to a Latter-day Saint. With this book, the author hopes to provide an empowering account that would inspire readers to find their own stories.

Bowers begins by recounting the events that led to his application and eventual acceptance to the Brigham Young University (BYU). At BYU, the author is surrounded by Latter-day Saints. He enjoys their teachings but resists conversion. He then finds spiritual solace with an Indian guru, Yogananda. After his time at BYU, he becomes a devoted member of Reverend Moon's Unification Church, where he was matched with his wife, Alice. After some time, he feels spiritually drained and seeks something better. He and Alice, together with their children, eventually find spiritual invigoration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then describes some sacred activities that took place in their temple in which he participated.

Throughout his journey, the author gives a comprehensive account of the activities and teachings in which he participated. Additionally, Bowers talks about the people he met at various points in his life and acknowledges their contributions as God’s effort to watch over him throughout his journey.

The first thing I admired about this book is that it has encouraged me to have a more receptive outlook to hearing the Gospel. I was especially inspired when the author portrayed his experience with Bishop Avenius. During this encounter, Avensius revealed to Bowers that his concern was that he was just keen on “theological ping pong.” I think most of us these days could be rightly accused of doing that. We have a conversation with someone about the doctrine, and when the person says what they believed, we would reply by saying what we believed, continuing back and forth, not looking to learn anything new. With this book, I have become aware of that problem and will work on that aspect of my life as a result.

Additionally, I applaud the author for a coherent storyline. The story progressed well from his youthful days, and I wasn’t, at any time, confused with the timeframe. Also, it was pleasing to see that the author acknowledged God’s contribution to everything that happened in his life, no matter how trivial it may have seemed. Furthermore, the first-person narrative style that the author employed ensured that I had a front seat to see things through the author’s eyes. As a result, I was able to know exactly what Bowers felt at different points of his life.

Moreover, I was satisfied that I generally maintained a decent reading flow, a result of the writer’s utilization of simple English. Additionally, I noticed just a single grammatical blunder all through the content. Thus, I can say that this book has been expertly edited. All things considered, I accept that this piece was elegantly composed, and there’s nothing to loathe about it. I have no reason to rate this book any less than an ideal 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend this book to Christians, particularly those hoping to find themselves. In any case, since this book attempts to extend Christianity as the predominant religion, individuals of different religions and non-religion may think that it’s hostile, so I advise them against reading it.

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Patrick Maina1 · Post by **Patrick Maina1** » 24 Aug 2020, 00:52

Theological ping pong.I like that.Great review.

EudoraMac · Post by **EudoraMac** » 24 Aug 2020, 02:45

Insightful review. Thank You!

Nelson Reviews · Post by **Nelson Reviews** » 24 Aug 2020, 04:44

Wow! This is quite a review, well tabulated, to an extent that it has elevated my intrest in reading this book. Besides, I love the fact that the author's intentions and hopes are to provide an empowering account that would inspire readers to find their own stories.

Furthermore, this will be an interesting read for me as a Christian. Thanks for the Review.

Clancy193 · Post by **Clancy193** » 24 Aug 2020, 08:50

As humans we always drowned in our own thoughts and beliefs and not wanting to hear others point of view or what others feel. What a ping-pong life. Nice review this book is worth adding to my shelf

Reitumetse_R · Post by **Reitumetse_R** » 24 Aug 2020, 09:10

Its amazement starts all the way from the title. I love it. And what you learned from it is also insightful.Listening to counter.
Thank you

BraItu · Post by **BraItu** » 24 Aug 2020, 11:08

This book is really good for people that are devoted to Christianity. I like it... Thanx for the review

Harty Muli · Post by **Harty Muli** » 24 Aug 2020, 12:47

I appreciate the author sharing his spiritual journey. Nice review.

Tablito · Post by **Tablito** » 24 Aug 2020, 18:51

Interesting. Bowers converts to a Latter day-Saint after resisting.

Agnes Masobeng · Post by **Agnes Masobeng** » 25 Aug 2020, 00:48

Wow, a very well written review I must admit! I am interested in finding out more of what Bowers has to say!

TCG · Post by **TCG** » 28 Aug 2020, 08:42

I actually want to read about the character of Bowers. What was his response after series of relationships that tried bring him closer to God. This is exactly my kind of book.

Tsholo2030 · Post by **Tsholo2030** » 30 Aug 2020, 15:52

I'm very impressed and I would like to read the book. Great review!

Chinaza Nnabuenyi · Post by **Chinaza Nnabuenyi** » 03 Oct 2021, 17:47

This book is characterized by a different style of writing. Great review.

Aisha Yakub · Post by **Aisha Yakub** » 04 Jan 2022, 08:18

An inspiring book. Thanks for the review

Makena Mirero · Post by **Makena Mirero** » 26 Jan 2022, 09:14

Thank you for the very comprehensive review. I felt the same about the book as he kept seeking spiritual growth relentlessly and is very encouraging to us.