Before I Wake: A Novel (Reading Group Gold) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert J. Wiersema
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 800319
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.4
ISBN: 0312381050
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780312381059
ASIN: 0312381050
Publication Date: July 22, 2008
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After an unthinkable tragedy happens, an unbelievable miracle begins. . . Three-year-old Sherry is the adored only child of Simon and Karen Barrett. But when Sherry is critically injured in a hit-and-run accident, the fault lines in the Barretts's marriage begin to show. As her parents' marriage falls apart, it is discovered that Sherry has miraculous healing powers. Meanwhile, the guilt-stricken driver of the truck attempts suicide--but is unable to die. Henry Denton instead finds himself in a place of darkness, somewhere between this world and the next, invisible to all but a group of mysterious and downtrodden men. Haunted by his shame, Henry struggles to understand this mysterious limbo. As word of Sherry’s powers spread, her parents must decide how best to shelter their daughter and help the many sick and dying who are drawn to her side. At the same time, a larger battle is brewing-- one that has been raging for two thousand years, and one that might yet claim the lives of Sherry and her family. Robert J. Wiersema's brilliant debut novel sheds light on the inner lives of characters struggling against tragedy, who find each other and themselves in the darkness. Before I Wake reveals the power of forgiveness, and the true nature, and cost, of miracles.
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 Wonderful, Gripping Novel...is Haunting my thoughts! November 10, 2008
I was haunted by this book from the first 2 pages. The gripping way the author writes about the accident brought me to tears.
It was a very interesting book and I loved the way Wiersema told the story from everyone's perspective.
I would recommend this to anyone. My hubby (NOT a reader) is reading it now after the way I talked about it!
I was blown away September 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's been a long time since a book touched me so deeply--I literally ached at the end of this book. The story centers on a small, troubled family whose child was critically injured by a hit and run driver. But slowly, private pain becomes an otherworldly miracle as it is accidently discovered that the little girl in the coma somehow has the ability to heal people. It deals with religious issues but is not "preachy", it deals with tragedy but gives hope, and it deals with endings that are really beginnings. This is an absolute treasure of a book, though I recommend having a box of tissues nearby when you read it.
When you can't quit thinking about it- it's a good book. August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this would make a great movie. The different vantage points was hard to figure out for the first few pages, but after that I rather enjoyed seeing each person's take on the situation. This book made me think and look things up on the Internet like, "Who the heck is Ahaseurus?" I checked out several stories in the Bible and quite frankly, I just couldn't put it down. I think the one bad review is because that reader just couldn't get used to the different vantage points. It's a different way of writing and I think unique enough that it kept my interest. I'm a little ADHD when it comes to reading-- if it doesn't catch my attention, my mind will wander on to other things. My mind was on this book the whole time. Way to go Robert Wiersema. I hope they make it into a movie.
moving February 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This story is one the reader does not want to leave--while reading or after finishing. Part mystery, part thriller, part literary novel--Before I Wake has ordinary, flawed characters in an extraordinary situation, plus extraordinary characters one just doesn't usually find. Loved it enough to put the author on auto-buy. Recommended.
Fantastic September 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was hesitant to buy this book after reading the review by Liza, so I borrowed it from the library. I am in the process of buying this book! This is the best story I have read since Whistling in the Dark. It really is fantastic. It has an ending that will leave you in awe! I wish Liza would go back and read this story because by skimming through it, she really missed a heart felt, beautiful and exciting story. I hope Mr. Wiersema writes more books just like this. It has so many things happening that it gives everyone something to like. It is supernatural, thriller, romance, spiritual, action and drama. I can't imagine anyone not loving this book. I rate it 5 stars easily. It is well worth the money.
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