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Search for a fatherWhere’s Dad?SEARCH FOR A FATHER As the title suggests, this book is about one woman’s search for her absent father who never even knew of her existence. Told in her own words, the style is gripping, racy and easily read, which makes it a real page-turner, and the kind of book that anyone would enjoy. Brought up in a home with five sisters, all with different fathers, and a mother who despised the traditional family, the book records Amanda Lord’s journey from her past to be reconciled to the father she never knew. Her story is a sad commentary on the values that exist in our society and a testimony to the radical difference that Christianity can make to an individual and to a family. However, Amanda’s dependence on individual revelation, personal feelings and the use of Scripture verses out of context left me a little irritated and frustrated with the book. In many ways, Amanda is a real life trophy of grace and I really enjoyed reading her story. Unfortunately, her emphasis on the subjective leaves me rather reluctant to recommend it to anyone else. A good read is spoiled by a poor appreciation of the true character of God and the sufficiency of his Word! Gail Curry, © Evangelicals Now - June 2007 |