Angels All Around Us; A Sightseeing Guide to the Invisible World by Anthony DeStefano was a thrilling read. I feel that the title is a little misleading as I expected either angel stories or a book all about angels. While angels were the main focus this book goes deeper than just angels. It was previously titled The Invisible World and I think that title would fit better.
That's my only complaint. Other than the title I loved everything in this book. It does discuss the Biblical basis for angels (and "fallen angels"), it digs deep into guardian angels. Mr. DeStefano uses personal life lessons as well as Bible verses and other analogies to explain what he is teaching. This is more like a friend to friend conversation rather than a textbook reading.
This book also explains us humans - both body and spirit. It goes so far as to clearly explain our choice between heaven and hell.
It may sound deep but it was in layman terms and easy to follow along. There were so many places were I wish I would have highlighted my favorite quotes and many places that I stopped to read aloud a paragraph to my husband. My husband even asked to read it after I was finished and he never does that - we really don't have the same tastes in reading. Right there it showed what high marks the book would get. I will be reading this book again in the future just to let it all sink in.
I think this is a must read for all Christians and would even go as far to say that it will probably fascinate even those who don't believe but may have a sense of something spiritual being in this world.
A paragraph taken from the back of the book describes the book well: "All aspects of the spiritual realm are discussed, including the existence of angels and demons, the whereabouts of loved ones who have passed, the gift of grace, heaven, hell, and even the presence and activity of God in our lives."
I received this book for free from WalterBrook Multnomah Publishing for my honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
It is so ironic that you posted this.I have a friend that just had a their 4 year old pass away from a in-operable brain tumor last night. Her parents were talking about how the angels were with her now as she was such an amazing little girl to have suffered the way she did. She even communicated with her eyes to her mom that she was ready to be with the angels in heaven. I just might have to read this. Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for your friends right now. :( My prayers are with them.