Out of a Far Country by Christopher & Angela Yuan

Is there hope for a lost person?  The stories of redemption that Christopher and his Mother, Angela experienced will give us hope that there is no person that the grace of God cannot reach.  Out of a Far Country is a story of hope.  Even in the most difficult situation, God’s grace still shines.   Many of us would view conflict as tragedy.  Due to a personal life choice, Christopher had to make a life decision that is so hurtful to her mother that their relationship is broken.  What they consider as a lost relationship turns out to the greatest blessing in their life. Through their brokenness, they found God.

Be ready to be inspired.  Christopher and Angela’s stories describe the amazing grace of God vividly.  For his terrible choice, Christopher suffered severe consequences. He lost his dream vocation, and he lost his health.  Not knowing how to cope with her son’s rebellion, Angela almost ended her life.  However, there is no life that is so broken that God cannot restore, and there is no wound that is so deep that God cannot heal.   God restores Christopher’s broken life and Angela’s wounded heart.  Their lives have become the testimony of God’s redeeming grace.

Christopher and Angela have opened their lives for us to read.  They even reveal in their stories some events that may be too painful or shameful for others to tell.  I applauded their courage.  For their openness, readers can be immersed in this captivating story of God’s transforming grace.  I will rate Out of a Far Country five stars.  Christopher and Angela have shown us that God is actively searching and reaching out to those who are lost.

The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

How would you like to meet historical characters such as Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, King David, and many others?  Andy Andrews has crafted so beautifully a fictional story of a man named David Ponder, a successful business man who has a life encounter with the angel of God.  In his encounter, he was given a task to find the answer to the question of importance to our modern civilization:  What should humanity do to restore itself toward successful civilization?

In his conquest for answer, Ponder engage historical characters and obtain their counsel.  The book is filled with meaningful and insightful dialogs.  Andy Andrews has done a thorough research in regard to the authenticity of quotes from the historical characters.  Readers will learn much about history while being fascinated by Ponder’s journey to the past in his search for the answer that our civilization needs.

The book is very engaging as we are drawn to guess what would be the solution.  We can feel the excitement as Ponder and his historical advisers come close to the answer, and we can also feel a deep disappointment when they find their answer being rejected by the angel.  Readers will find their emotion rising and subsiding with every attempt by Ponder and his counselors to seek the right answer. 

I would rate the book 5 stars for its suspense, its historical insights, its motivational content, and its inspirational message.  Go get the book and welcome to the adventure.