Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fireproof
Book Review: Movie vs Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for my wife as a Christmas present because she liked the movie. She didn't read very much because she said "The book is word for word with the movie." Anyways, I too wanted to read it. I started reading it on a Monday night and finished it Thursday afternoon. I spent all of my free time reading it (very unusual). I usually read a chapter or two each night of a book but this one was hard to put down. It just seemed very real and was easy to believe. All in all, I would say this is by far the best book I've read (previously thought the Kite Runner was the best).
Book Review: Not What I Expected...
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll admit I knew little about Fireproof (both the book and the movie) other than the buzz I heard about The Love Dare. Intrigued, I got the book and read it, fully expecting an action-adventure story about a fireman, with his personal life a very small subplot of the book. Instead, the book is mostly about saving a marriage and finding faith, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like quick reads with substance and this novel delivered. Not only that, but it made me think about my own marriage and how important it is to nurture my relationship with my husband and not let it die. Wilson does a great job of not only bringing the conflict between the characters alive but infusing the story with palpable emotion. It speaks to the reader on several levels. Highly recommended.Book Review: One of the Most Influential Movies I've ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
Had this film not been recommended by someone I highly respect, I would never have considered seeing it. Since the recommendation, I've seen it twice in a theater and am now buying two copies of the DVD - one to keep for myself and the other to loan out to friends.
My husband and I are not religious people and do not participate in any such organizations - this recommendation is coming straight from the heart (not a church). DO NOT let the overt religious overtones turn you away from this movie but rather, take the time to consider them!!!! The messages and lessons in this movie are far too priceless.
It is a well done film but some of the scenes are kind of "fakey" so stick with it and enjoy the movie.....it just may save your marriage. Seriously!!!!
Book Review: One of the very best in Christian Truth
Summary: 5 Stars
I complement any author and director or cast of characters who can make me openly weep at the end of a story.
I do not find that as easy to do as it once was in my youth.
The movie remake of this book was that riveting and emotionally moving. Well in the same class as the first "Left Behind" book and movie. I continued to contemplate the impact and message clearly given thorughout this entire drama for hours and even days afterwards.
I loved the book and bought and started this movie, but then took it out within minutes of its beginning and decided instead to watch the other four movies I had ordered with it before coming back to it.
Later I realized that of all the five movies I watched over the next week, the real reason I had done that with the movie was that the beginning of the movie looked far to familiar and much to close to home in it's portrayal of the conflicts that existed from time to time in my own family and in my own life. Books can give you mental pictures but when you see it played out it has another entirely different impact.
It actually hurt to see these characters doing and saying the very same things I and my wife had done and said.
But after watching Pilgram's Progress (an excellent movie for adults), Second Glance (a great movie for teens), Final Exit (a good movie for all ages)and Escape from Hell (another good one for anyone)...and getting the excellent messages they imparted (both individually and combined)...I returned to Fireproof the movie and decided it was time to go from front to back and just tough it out.
I am very glad I did that. Because it has a message for every couple, individual and group of people who work together about how good and pleasant life can and should be...with the Love of Jesus Christ in ones heart...and the realization of the fact that we need him so desperately in our daily lives and that we can be forgiven and blessed...if we only surrender our own "arrogant will" and stubborness to him and live by God's design.
The very best way I can sum up this book and movies impact and ultimate message for each and every one of us...is to recite a poem located in an American Poetry Anthology Book I have on my shelf.
Its called simply "The Gift".
THE GIFT
God did not come
to be a king,
To teach us prophecies
or to make us sing.
He did not want
to recieve great wealth,
Or even ensure the
people's health.
He came to give us
a wonderful gift,
The helping hand;
A spiritual lift.
It is a very simple
thing he left,
The right and power
to forgive ourselves.
The message of fireproof is encapsulated in this poem and that if we fall to our knees and first ask for, get and then give forgiveness. Then we can ultimately forgive ourselves...and we can move on to make our lives and the world a better place.
But this only comes with submission to him and from living for him and receiving his grace...not from within government, powerful men or women, a court system, and education system or those who follow an evil path.
Only Christ can give you what this book and movies message offers...true peace, restoration and love. Read it and watch it and see if you can keep from tearing up at the end...I dare you to be honest and receive the blessing.
To those who negatively evaluated this book and the film...???????
God Bless all who watch and open their hearts. Great story and movie, cast and message.
Jim L Sr.
Book Review: Praise God for placing the movie and books on the hearts of the authors!
Summary: 5 Stars
This review was actually written as a comment about a negative review. As an afterthought, I decided to place it as a review.
My husband and I watched the movie together and have had many discussions about the movie with Christian friends. NONE of us viewed the movie as you did. I definitely agree that our marriage, as well as many others I know of, have grown and seen great miracles as we drew nearer to God through His Word. Note that we must be in the Word and walking with the Lord.
As the movie began, it is clear that neither Caleb nor Catherine were walking with God. That alone was the main problem in their marriage! Neither of them was able to be loving toward the other because at that time they were in bondage to sin. I believe that by accepting his father's dare and following through with it, that he actually then became the head of his home. And, because of his example, he led his wife to the Lord.
As Caleb completed each day's dare, he began to see his own flaws/sins. We see him change simply because he is getting into the Word and beginning his walk with the Lord. We see these changes because he is being set free and his heart is being purified. Remember him destroying his computer? Once we allow God to purify our hearts we begin to make positive changes in our lives. "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks." Luke 6:45/Matt. 12:34&35
I have to disagree with you that prior to accepting the Love Dare that Caleb was a good husband. Having a "good job" and being "heroic" DO NOT make a good husband. At that point, Caleb and Catherine were equally "difficult". They antagonized one another. Neither was interested in pleasing the other. Each was selfish in his own way. Each was critical of the other. In other words, they behaved like many married couples, both Christians and non-Christians.
I believe this movie is perfect to give to non-believers, those who have left their first love and those who are walking with Christ. It definitely is scripture based. It can be a tool to reach the unsaved. Maybe it's a seed sown or a seed watered. I wish you would read the comment by R. Canaan. That post is exactly what I'm talking about. An unbeliever who was touched by this movie and recommends it to other non-believers! I believe this movie represents the kind of marriage God designed coming from a marriage controlled by Satan. We had our 15 year old son watch the movie. It gave us a fantastic opportunity to talk with him not only about marriage, but how God tells us to treat one another. Especially how God commands husbands and wives to treat one another. We also talked about Jesus sacrificial love for us and that God expects us to have that same sacrificial love for others.
I have ordered the book. I've been told it tells more about Caleb and Catherine's relationship after beginning their walk with Christ. My husband and I have started "The Love Dare". Not because our marriage was in trouble, but because the ideas in it remind each of us of who we fell in love with and how we treated one another early in our relationship. It is just too easy to allow life to get in our way and become complacent with our spouse. That is something we refuse to allow! I'm even using the dares in dealing with my teenagers and how they treat one another. Personally, I'm grateful and praise God that He placed this movie and the two books on the hearts of the authors!