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| ISBN: | 1433671522 (ISBN13: 9781433671524) |
| Edition Language: | English |
James L. Rubart
Paperback | Pages: 388 pages Rating: 4.06 | 1194 Users | 180 Reviews
Relation In Favor Of Books The Chair
If someone gave you a chair and said it was made by Jesus Christ, would you believe them?When an elderly lady shows up in Corin Roscoe's antiques store and gives him a chair she claims was crafted by Jesus, he scoffs. But when a young boy is miraculously healed two days after sitting in the chair, he stops laughing and starts wondering . . . could this chair heal the person whose life Corin destroyed twelve years ago?
As word spreads of the boy's healing, a mega-church pastor is determined to manipulate Corin into turning over the chair. And that mysterious woman who gave him the piece flits in and out of his life like a shadow, insinuating it's Corin’s destiny to guard the chair above everything else. But why?
Desperate, he turns to the one person he can trust, a college history professor who knows more about the legend of the chair than he'll reveal. Corin's life shatters as he searches for the truth about the artifact and the unexplained phenomena surrounding it. What’s more, he's not the only one willing do almost anything to possess the power seemingly connected to the chair.
Acclaim for The Chair:
"James Rubart is one of my new favorite authors. The Chair has the same depth and creativity as Rooms, and it was impossible for me to think of anything else until I finished it. I can't wait for his next book!"
--Terri Blackstock, author of Intervention and Vicious Cycle
"The Chair is a compelling story that will draw the reader's attention immediately and hold onto it until the end. I've enjoyed all of James L. Rubart's books, but this may be my favorite."
--Tracie Peterson, best-selling author of the Striking a Match series
"My kind of story: Thought provoking, filled with the truth of humanity and the compassion of Christ."
--Bill Myers, best-selling author of Eli
"Romance, danger, mystery, betrayal . . . and most of all, a message of healing and restoration. Taking readers far beneath the surface, Rubart masterfully paints a picture of God's depth of love and longing for relationship with even those who are running away from Him as fast as they can. A tale of unimaginable sacrifice and unconditional love that will tug at your heart long after you've completed the last page."
--Kathi Macias, award-winning author of Deliver Me from Evil
"Rubart has a stellar ability to communicate spiritual truth through a highly original, well-told story. Relatable characters and a fast-paced plot provide all of the key elements for a compulsively readable tale."
--Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars out of 5)
"The message in the story is very powerful . . . the ending brought a huge smile to my face."
-- Kissed by Literature
"If you're not carrying all three of (James Rubart's) titles, you don't really have a fiction section."
--Christian Book Shop Talk
Describe Epithetical Books The Chair
| Title | : | The Chair |
| Author | : | James L. Rubart |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 388 pages |
| Published | : | September 15th 2011 by B Books (first published August 14th 2011) |
| Categories | : | Christian Fiction. Christian. Fiction. Fantasy. Mystery |
Rating Epithetical Books The Chair
Ratings: 4.06 From 1194 Users | 180 ReviewsWeigh Up Epithetical Books The Chair
Much like Coran, an extreme sports junkie, I, too, feel like I just got done BASE jumping after having read this book and now I have a serious case of whiplash. While it was good, it felt, at times, very disjointed and like the whole plotline and story was being both forced and rushed.The premise was utterly fascinating -- what if Jesus (who, according to the Bible moonlighted as a carpenter on top of his Son of God duties) had built a chair...And that chair was passed down by a secret societyI found this book thought provoking. What would a person do with a chair made by Christ himself, said to have miraculous healing? Not to mention. what would others do to own it? While I admit, it was a slow start, and a bit disconnected in places, it enjoyed it overall. I enjoy a book that makes me think what I would do in this instance or that? How would I feel? What would God expect of me?
If I could I would give this a 2.5 but that doesn't seem to be an option! I have read his other title, Book of Days and liked it. This story was not quite as developed. The idea was interesting but I had trouble following some of the story. The time line didn't flow in some places. I needed to go back thinking I'd skipped a chapter (It is rare for me to have this problems when reading a story) The story just skipped over some details that made it difficult to see how the main character goes from
Rubart does it again! The Chair is a beautiful and poignant look into friendships, bitterness, and beauty of restoration. An unexpected twist left me with my mouth openbut it also jarred me into the daunting realization that I too had made the same mistake the characters made (read the book to find out what I mean!) that made them lose sight of what was important. With Rubart, there is never a bad read, so grab this book and hold on to THE CHAIR with both hands!
I read "Soul's Gate" first, and I liked it better than "The Chair." "The Chair" was an ambitious concept, and I deeply appreciated the importance the book gave to inner healing and forgiveness without delving into cheesiness.But what happened with Tori? I know they broke up, but her confusion and hurt over the things of God was left unresolved. If her turmoil wasn't germane to the story, why include it? I'm glad to see this type of Christian fiction being published. It's been too long in coming.
A very thought provoking book. Is it reallly a chair crafted by Christ? This is what the owner of an antiques store wonders after an odd older woman gives him a free chair. Odd miracles seem to occur as the book continues. A very interesting read; I recommend it highly.
This book was selected as a book club selection. I was a little nervous about it at first. I wonder if a story about a chair that may have power to heal and was made by Jesus would be too cheesy or too out of the box. However, because of the themes of the novel; relationships, forgiveness, faith, fears it easily becomes relatable. I enjoyed it.
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