I didn't receive any books through the mail last week, but I did purchase a book from the church mini bookstore. The book, Fireproof: Never Leave Your Partner, is a novelization by Eric Wilson and is based on the screenplay by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick.
The movie Fireproof was first brought into my attention by Mr Alfred Lye who was the conference chairperson at the ABF PA conference on day two in Singapore last month. He highly recommended it and when I got back to Kuala Lumpur, I searched for it. What I found instead was the book and bought it immediately when I saw it at my church. I'm almost done reading it and there are so many things about the ups and downs of marriage that touched me. It is an inspiring and thought-provoking book, and one that bring tears to my eyes. I highly recommend it to everybody even if you're single.
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Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter...just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough." Countless arguments and anger have them wanting to move on to something with more sparks.
As they prepare for divorce, Caleb's father challenges him to commit to a 40-day experiment: "The Love Dare." Wondering if it's even worth the effort, Caleb agrees, for his father's sake more than for his marriage.
Surprised by what he discovers about the meaning of love, Caleb realizes that his wife and marriage are worth fighting for. His job is to rescue others. Now Captain Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever...rescuing his wife's heart.
Do read more about the book on Amazon.com and more about the author here.
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I've heard good things about this. Hope you enjoy it.
Sounds good to me!
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I'd not heard of this one but it sounds interesting.
What a great story - especially as it carries a meaning.
I've seen nothing but good about the movie and book, but I haven't seen or read it yet. Hopefully some day!
Hi Mary, I loved the book! I've finished reading it today and it's awesome. I cried buckets for this one and as a result of that, I came to the office with puffy eyes...
Hi Gautami, it is good. It is a book about marriage with a Christian angle but the message is great.
Hi Kristen, I do hope you'll check this out.
Hi Viv, it's been a while since I read something meaningful like this. I hope you will not miss this.
Hi Barbara, it's a wonderful book. I think you'd love this one. I've also ordered The Love Dare, the book given by Caleb's father to him for the 40-day challenge.
I haven't seen the movie, but both it and the book sound like good ones.
Hi Ana, the book is fantastic. I am placing an order on Amazon.com for the movie. :)
Sounds like a wonderful book! Glad to see you enjoyed it.
As I said previously, I haven't seen the movie but I'm planning to. The main guy from the movie, was my childhood crush (Growing Pain show) when I was kid.
It definitely sounds like a great book, Alice! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks, Bermudaonion!
Hi Julia, thanks for queuing it on your Netflix. :D
Hi Melody, I loved it!
A couple of my friends really enjoyed the movie Fireproof. I hope you do too!
Hi Wendy, I can't wait for my DVD to arrive! :)
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