Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fireproof
Book Review: Proof Positive Work of Greatness!
Summary: 5 Stars
In case nobody has noticed, Eric Wilson is getting pretty good! Ok, cut through it already, he's better than most. So much so that Alex and Stephen Kendrick trust him with screenplays that they wrote, and Eric was chosen to do the novelization. In my opinion, that's great! Let's just say that with "Fireproof," Eric Wilson decides to turn up the heat.
Who would not want to be in the shoes (or boots) of Caleb Holt? He's a man's man, he's in charge, and he's one of the youngest to be promoted to Captain. He's a hard working firefighter. There is no doubt you'll see his name in the papers, maybe on the evening news. The man's a hero. But with all due respect, you'd better convince Catherine that. Who's Catherine? That would be Caleb's wife. They fell in love once upon a time, and now are preparing for the easiest way to go separate ways. The idea of communication, let alone eye contact between these two is nothing short of eruption in the home. And the marriage looks to go up in smoke.
But Caleb's dad isn't about to give up so quickly, and he dares him. He dares Caleb Holt with a 40 day commitment called, "The Love Dare." And what Caleb thought he knew about love is about to reach a whole new level. The stakes are going to be high. The question is, how badly does Caleb want this marriage to survive? Does he love his wife just as badly as he loves fighting a fire?
This is a movie I've looked forward to, and after reading this, even more so! Eric Wilson shines with this effort. He knows how to keep a reader's attention. And he knows how to make it special. And I give a special thanks to Eric Wilson. Thank you!
Book Review: Seller Feedback
Summary: 4 Stars
I intended to buy DVD, but purchased book instead. Have not read the book yet. But seller was prompt in delivery and book was in good quality as described.Book Review: So Real, So Relevant
Summary: 5 Stars
Every marriage goes through some tough times. In this day and age, most of us accept divorce as acceptable and sometimes expected in a marriage. It is refreshing to read a story that is based on renewing a couple's love for each other and showing the blessings you can reap from forgiveness rather than the continuing hurt of divorce.
This story is realistic. I felt like I was reading about an actual couple who had gone through feelings of separation and written a story about it. They have been married for six years - long enough to know each other well, and to be disgusted with each other. It is interesting to have the viewpoint of both the man and the woman, to be able to put yourself in both of their shoes, so to speak.
I think a lot of spouses go through similar feelings of distance and could relate well to the characters. There is not a lot of drama as you might see in a movie or on TV - not a lot of tension that you feel as you are reading. It is, however, real enough to someone who is going through similar heartaches, similar fights, and similar distances without putting the blame on only one or the other.
I have not read any other Eric Wilson books as of yet, and I have not yet seen the movie, "Fireproof." From this novelization, I can see his talent of fiction writing, adding such lovely descriptions of a fire, of the surroundings in a scene, of a person's thoughts and struggles. I look forward to reading one of his own novels, which I received today!
"Fireproof" can touch lives and encourage married couples to focus their attention back onto each other and to make their marriage fireproof through the One who can bring redemption, love and joy into it.
Book Review: Thanks for the novel; can't wait to get my DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the DVD Facing the Giants several times before reading the novel. I bought the novel when in the states intending to do the same thing; watch the DVD first a few times then read the book, as it would fill in what was missing in the DVD. I had some spare time in Bangkok last week, so I decided to read the novel and I'm so glad I did. The one thing that came out of it is how selfish I really am in a relationship with a woman in which we are contemplating marriage. I loved the details Eric Wilson added and didn't want to put the book down. I can't wait to see the DVD. I really think everyone needs to read this book and see the movie (in which order is not important). I think in this case a lot of questions I might have when watching my DVD will have already been answered in the novel. I also got The Love Dare, and I want to read it all the way through...hopefully I will soon have the opportunity to take it with the woman I mentioned above. I will look forward to your next novelization. Thank you and God bless youBook Review: Thanks for writing this book...
Summary: 5 Stars
Thanks for writing this book...
WOW! This book deserves 5 gold stars crusted with precious jewels. Rarely does a book like this come along. I have been told the movie (by the same name) is very good, also. I can hardly wait to see it. It is difficult to give this book justice; it is that good. I was late for work, because I was so caught up in the story. I did not want this book to end. More books of this caliber are needed.
The setting is Albany. Captain Caleb Holt is a firefighter that makes better decisions at work than at home. He lives by the firefighters adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER!! Unfortunately, he leaves the adage at the firehouse instead of bringing it home with him. His life at home with his wife of eight years was constant bickering. She had filed for a divorce. Caleb's father asked him to commit to a 40-day experiment: "The Love Dare." Caleb has to do nice, thoughtful things for his wife everyday for 40 days. At first, his heart was not in it, but once he began to take the challenge seriously, he realized he wanted to save his marriage. He took the challenge past the 40 days.
This is a must read for all couples, even if you have a good marriage. We need to realize that marriage is not disposable. We must take our marriage commitment seriously. Fireproof is well-written. The characters are endearing. Again, I declare this book a must read!