The Reason

By: William Sirls

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

When facing the impossible, will you believe? Storm clouds gather over a small Michigan town. As thunder shakes the sky, the lights inside St. Thomas Church flicker...and then go out. All is black until a thick bolt of lightning slices the sky, striking the church’s large wooden cross - leaving it ablaze and splintered in two. When the storm ends, the search for answers begins. James Lindy, the church’s blind minister, wonders how his small congregation can repair the cross and keep their faith in the midst of adversity. And he hears the words “only believe.” Macey Lewis, the town’s brilliant young oncologist, is drawn to Alex, a young boy who’s recently been diagnosed with an aggressive leukemia. She puts her hope in modern medicine - yet is challenged to “only believe.” And Alex’s single mom, who has given everything she can to her boy, is pleading with God to know the reason this is happening...to save her son. But she only hears silence and wonders how she can possibly “only believe.” The Reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are wrestling with the questions: Where is God when bad things happen? And does God ignore the prayers of the faithful? The answer each character receives will astound listeners while offering an unforgettable call to hope, to change, to...only believe.

©2012 William Sirls (P)2012 Oasis Audio

AWESOME STORY

Loved the book! great story and message
Would recommend this to anyone and everyone. really liked it

Wonderful Story

I thankful I bought this book, as it strengthened my faith in God. It was told in a very relatable way, and with a great plot line.

worth the credit

While the story was somewhat predictable, it wasn't completely predictable. A paradox in itself, I know, but it isn't cookie cutter. I was anxious to get this audiobook, and listened in two days. If you are a person of faith, this won't persuade or dissuade you; however it is a reminder to believers. At least that is how I think of it.

Only Believe

William did a great job I look forward to sharing it with others. The theme Only Believe is powerful focal point of the book

Good story and characters

only issue was the author's repeated use of"..he said" and ".. she said"
it detracted from the story. but otherwise a spiritual fiction story with a redeeming message.