Courageous a novelization by Randy Alcorn
Based on the screenplay by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick
Tyndale House
Publishers – August 1, 2011
Facebook: R. Alcorn
–yes, Kendrick Brothers –not that I could find
From Goodreads: From the creators of Fireproof comes an inspiring new story about everyday heroes who long to be the kinds
of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. As law enforcement
officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners willingly stand up to
the worst the world can offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge
that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. While they
consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can
muster as dads. But they’re quickly discovering that their standard is missing
the mark. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift farther and farther away from them. Will they be able to find a way to serve and protect those who are most dear to them? When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God . . . and to their children
First of
all I was very excited to get this book to review. I love the Kendrick
brothers’ first couple of movies. I
thought that it was awesome that they decided to put out a book first. I didn’t
even know that Randy Alcorn was going to be doing the novelization. Obviously,
I also didn’t know that Facing the Giants
and The Love Dare also had been
books. But I was excited, and I couldn’t wait to get started. This is probably
the first book that I’ve read that has a very specific target in mind. Such an
oddity, that I had to really figure out who was supposed to be reading this
book. As a writer, one’s often told to keep the audience in mind. But as a
reader, no one ever tells you that. But this book is written specifically for
Christians. If you are not a Christian,
you may enjoy this book a lot-it’s a good book. But you may also feel like you’re
being preached at, and that may turn you off of the story.
It’s
the story of four men who choose to walk the dangerous path of a cop’s life
every day – without flinching. But they are also fathers, who are human and
mess up a lot. I enjoyed it on multiple levels. The very basic being that Randy
Alcorn is one of my all-time favorite authors and I have yet to be
disappointed. But the deepest level being that I discovered a new-found
appreciation for my father, whom I have not always gotten along with. It’s not
just about being there when the kids need you, but standing for your family and
against all things that come to destroy it –even when it is yourself that you
have to face or any other familiar enemy. Courageous
is about truly learning what it means to serve and protect – your family. I found this story to be deeply profound and I
was moved by the beauty of what men of courage and honor truly look like.
Always Shine,
Starr K
I was given a free
copy of this galley in exchange for my honest review.
Rating: Really enjoyed it!
This is a fantastic book for fathers. It reminds us of what's really important....God and Family are the #1 priorities, which we often forget in the busyness of this world and culture. The book is well-written and makes good entertainment, but more importantly it provides us with life lessons that we can apply to our own lives. This book really made me think.
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