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Reviewed by Bernie P. Nelson
Senior Editor, “Mindquest” Recommendations and Reviews/September, 2003
(Reviews unusually brilliant works of recent, noteworthy books,
music and videos)
The impact of the ninety page book is profound, and is about the authors father and his terminal illness. Striking and remarkable are the heavenly wonders experienced during this time period. Subtitle: “The circumstances in our lives are pieces of a larger scheme of the puzzle of life, and in His Perfect Wisdom, the pieces fit.”
A must read, inspiring work with answers provided through God’s Divine Grace.
A must read for anyone having experienced, or desiring to prepare
for the experience to come, of losing a loved one. The author’s poetry writing background adds another dimension to
the phenomenal panorama of scenes in the “Divine Grace” chapters of the book.
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Perfect Wisdom This
short, though very heart-warming story of faith and optimism in the midst of illness and dying leads one to have hope in the
most hopeless of situations. The story tells of the journey of James Turner, husband and father of four daughters, and their
passage through the brutal illness of malignant cancer. Yet also, through their spiritual world of religion and compassion,
the children and friends of James Turner seek to alleviate the pain of their loss. This
very personal offering of hope and caring is a first-hand account of the grief experienced in losing a loved one. Ms. Jones’
well written and religiously inspiring words and concern for others going through these difficulties shines through in a touching,
deeply moving narrative of faith and love. This reader/reviewer felt extremely
touched by Ms. Jones’ words, and would also highly recommend this book be placed as a resource material at oncology
clinics around the country. Common, universal feelings, thoughts and heartache are well expressed, and this work is non-denominational
in nature, from which all Christians can glean comfort during a most trying situation that we all face in our daily lives.
Truly inspirational! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perfect Wisdom - Renae Jones
- PublishAmerica - ISBN 1-4137-0130-2 - 94 pages
By Renae Jones
PublishAmerica – Fall 2003
ISBN: 1-4137-0130-2
Reviewed by Diane Sewell – (Denise’s Pieces Book Reviews)
Perfect Wisdom
By Renae Jones
PublishAmerica
– Fall 2003
ISBN: 1-4137-0130-2
Reviewed by Diane Sewell – (Denise’s Pieces Book Reviews)
This short, though very heart-warming story of faith and optimism in the midst of illness and dying leads one to have hope in the most hopeless of situations. The story tells of the journey of James Turner, husband and father of four daughters, and their passage through the brutal illness of malignant cancer. Yet also, through their spiritual world of religion and compassion, the children and friends of James Turner seek to alleviate the pain of their loss.
This very personal offering of hope and caring is a first-hand account of the grief experienced in losing a loved one. Ms. Jones’ well written and religiously inspiring words and concern for others going through these difficulties shines through in a touching, deeply moving narrative of faith and love.
This reader/reviewer felt extremely touched by Ms. Jones’ words, and would also highly recommend this book be placed as a resource material at oncology clinics around the country. Common, universal feelings, thoughts and heartache are well expressed, and this work is non-denominational in nature, from which all Christians can glean comfort during a most trying situation that we all face in our daily lives. Truly inspirational!
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Perfect Wisdom - Renae Jones
- PublishAmerica - ISBN 1-4137-0130-2 - 94 pages
Perfect Wisdom
By Renae Jones
PublishAmerica – Fall 2003
ISBN: 1-4137-0130-2
Reviewed by Diane Sewell – (Denise’s Pieces Book Reviews)
This short, though very heart-warming story of faith and optimism in the midst of illness and dying leads one to have hope in the most hopeless of situations. The story tells of the journey of James Turner, husband and father of four daughters, and their passage through the brutal illness of malignant cancer. Yet also, through their spiritual world of religion and compassion, the children and friends of James Turner seek to alleviate the pain of their loss.
This very personal offering of hope and caring is a first-hand account of the grief experienced in losing a loved one. Ms. Jones’ well written and religiously inspiring words and concern for others going through these difficulties shines through in a touching, deeply moving narrative of faith and love.
This reader/reviewer felt extremely touched by Ms. Jones’ words, and would also highly recommend this book be placed as a resource material at oncology clinics around the country. Common, universal feelings, thoughts and heartache are well expressed, and this work is non-denominational in nature, from which all Christians can glean comfort during a most trying situation that we all face in our daily lives. Truly inspirational!
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Perfect Wisdom - Renae Jones
- PublishAmerica - ISBN 1-4137-0130-2 - 94 pages
Perfect Wisdom by Renae Jones is not a large book; however, every page is filled with a spiritual abundance of faith and love. The author tells the story of her father's battle with terminal cancer, while giving us a visual image of his life. When James Turner was diagnosed with this devastating health problem, he made his family understand that he was either going to live...or he was going to LIVE. But, whether it would be on earth or in heaven, he didn't know. He would either be given a longer stay on earth or would be going to eternal life and into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Family and friends prayed with him, asking and believing for a miracle.
Most children, regardless of their ages, find it very difficult to accept the loss of their parents. My mother
died at a young age, but my father lived until he was 94. One loss did not hurt any less than the other. And yet, my loss,
as well as the one Renae suffered, was heaven's gain. The author's father left her a wonderful legacy of faith to
pass on to her children.
Renae is
one of four daughters who grew up in a busy, happy household with caring parents who taught them about God's love by what
they said and what they did. She describes her father as a man who inspired faith, as he boldly walked toward death with passion
and purpose.
Earlier, when Renae Jones heard
God tell her, through the Holy Spirit, that her father was going to die, it was an extraordinary experience. She felt totally
loved by God and knew that what she heard was revealed to her in keeping with His perfect wisdom. Later, she would realize
that the preparation for the loss of her father had begun two years in advance of his death. Though she tried to push the
words she had heard about her father's impending death into the far corners of her mind, they would surface in her thoughts
as she went about her everyday life. She treasured the time with her parents and when her father appeared to be well, she
was grateful and relieved. And yet, she had been given a revelation...
This book is both inspirational and inspired. The section on Divine Grace will leave no doubt in
your mind that the author was led by the Holy Spirit in the writing of this book. Read it with an open mind, allowing God
to minister to you as He did this close family.
As I read the pages of Perfect Wisdom, I felt as if I were witnessing the pieces of a heavenly puzzle being put into place. Renae found
a job that took her back home where she could live near her parents and siblings. Because she did administrative work in a
hospital, she would be close to her father during his final hours on earth. In addition to the glorious spiritual wonders
that are described in the book through the author's eyes, and also experienced by other members of her family, there were
happenings that some might label as coincidences, but I prefer to call them "God incidents."
Though the author relates sad moments that will definately
bring tears to the eyes of readers, Perfect Wisdom also portrays the happiness and closeness of a family. Whether everyone is gathered at the table
to enjoy a fabulous home cooked meal, celebrating a special holiday, or simply enjoying the company of one another, readers
will not see themselves as intruders. They will be comfortable with this family. The four sisters spend a lot of time together
and jokingly refer to themselves as the "Sisterhood." This is one reason the author was so happy when God provided
a way for her to move back home.
As
this family goes through the long, painful process of seeing their loved one die a slow death, readers will feel their pain,
say "Amen" to their prayers, and be so very proud of the way they supported one another. They will grieve and rejoice
with them because of the father's ultimate victory over death. I am not going to go into detail regarding the various
heavenly visions that are revealed throughout the pages of this book since, only the author, with the wisdom of God guiding
her thoughts, could possibly have conveyed these experiences in such a spiritually-gifted way.
It is my recommendation and hope that you purchase
Perfect Wisdom as soon as possible. It will strengthen
you in your Christian walk and help those who are going through a difficult time...perhaps those losing a loved one to death
or, better stated, to eternal life.
Reviewed by: Bettie Corbin Tucker - Book Reviewer
Reviewed by Joyce Scarbrough - Author, “True Blue Forever” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Wonderful! I couldn’t put the book down, and I’ve
already read it twice! I loved it!” Reviewed
by Rhonda Williams - Photographer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Awesome book! I was so touched that I cried. It was so good
that I read it twice!” Gail
Stamps - Photographer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “This is a moving story of a daughter’s deep love for
her heavenly and earthly fathers. I was deeply touched by her own personal experiences, her trials and tribulations and her
triumph through God’s graces. I look forward to reading many more books authored by Renae Jones.” Wanda M. - Teacher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“Your
writing touches the spirit on so many levels and leaves the reader with such a sense of peace. I can tell this is a book that
will not be forgotten once it is read. Great job!”
“Your writing touches the spirit on so many levels and leaves the reader with such a sense of
peace. I can tell this is a book that will not be forgotten once it is read. Great job!”
Reviewed by Joyce Scarbrough - Author, “True Blue Forever”
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“Wonderful! I couldn’t put the book down, and I’ve already read it twice! I loved it!”
Reviewed by Rhonda Williams - Photographer
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“Awesome book! I was so touched that I cried. It was so good that I read it twice!”
Gail Stamps - Photographer
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“This is a moving story of a daughter’s deep love for her heavenly and earthly fathers. I was deeply touched by her own personal experiences, her trials and tribulations and her triumph through God’s graces. I look forward to reading many more books authored by Renae Jones.”
Wanda M. - Teacher
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“Your writing touches the spirit on so many levels and leaves the reader with such a sense of
peace. I can tell this is a book that will not be forgotten once it is read. Great job!”
Reviewed by Joyce Scarbrough - Author, “True Blue Forever”
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“Wonderful! I couldn’t put the book down, and I’ve already read it twice! I loved it!”
Reviewed by Rhonda Williams - Photographer
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“Awesome book! I was so touched that I cried. It was so good that I read it twice!”
Gail Stamps - Photographer
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“This is a moving story of a daughter’s deep love for her heavenly and earthly fathers. I was deeply touched by her own personal experiences, her trials and tribulations and her triumph through God’s graces. I look forward to reading many more books authored by Renae Jones.”
Wanda M. - Teacher
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