![]() ![]() It was a short phrase that I knew wasn’t from my own thoughts and I heard it (maybe not literally but I felt it) so strongly that I trusted/knew it was from God. I believe that God does show up (how? through other people perhaps? through creation?) I’m fairly certain I heard God speak to me when my son had a tragic accident.I do believe in an incarnate God (Emmanuel, God With Us).In lieu of a traditional review, I’m simply sharing thoughts that were triggered by the following concepts and quotes: I don’t think it’s fair to expect a theologically based story when that wasn’t his intent (in my opinion). If you are looking for a theological answer to the “what if…” question Mitch poses, I think you need to look elsewhere. ![]() Mystical Mitch: Fans of Mitch Albom know and are well prepared for “mystical Mitch.” I love him for bravely exploring how the soul and eternity and spiritual ideas intersect with our physical world. The Stranger in the Lifeboat would promote a grand discussion at book club! I think each person will take something different from this book and might find multiple themes to connect with personally. ![]() Lots of Discussion Possibilities: First, I think this is a book for discussion and not review. Well….this review is difficult to write! If you’ve read the book, you know! So….here’s my nonreview review! This journal affects the man who found it in profound ways. This journal is found a year later on the abandoned and empty lifeboat. One of them claims to be “the Lord.” Will he help them? Save them? How will the individuals in the group react? Will they believe him? One of the passengers, Benji, keeps a journal documenting each day, reflecting on his guilt over the accident, and expressing his love for his wife. My Summary: What if? What if we called on God for help and God appeared? What then?Īfter a catastrophic ship explosion, a desperate group of individuals struggle to survive on a lifeboat. *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Genre/Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Reflection, Survival The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom ![]()
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