There are past events in the lives of almost all of us we wish
we could change - especially if the event was tragic, resulting in
the death of someone we loved. Such trauma leads to soul-searching,
trying to find a reason that makes sense of something that strikes
us as senseless.
"Portals," at its core, explores a simple question: If I could
change the past, would I?
It sounds like a simple question. As the novel reveals, it
isn't. Wrapped up in the eight small words encompassing this
question is the sum of our personal world view, the lens through
which we interpret the world around us. Key to our perspective is
what we believe-or don't believe-about God.
If we believe we are a product of time and chance working the
miracle of life upon the material universe unguided, then how we
respond to the question might be quite different from someone who
contends that a loving God is actively concerned with our personal
welfare in spite of any appearance to the contrary.
For Jesse, the question is no longer rhetorical. His wife,
Ellen, drowned in Stillman's Lake when the two were celebrating
their sixth anniversary . Now, three years later, Jesse is given a
chance to go back and change the events of that fateful day.
As with our own, Jesse's world is made up of other people, each
with his or her personal world view. Each with his or her own
perspective on the questions we all have about where we came from,
why we're here and what the future may hold. It is through the
hearts, minds, experiences, words and actions of these other
individuals - some close to Jesse and others of more casual
acquaintance - that "Portals" gives an opportunity to explore the
merits of the varied opinions.
General
Imprint: |
Westbow Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Authors: |
Michael Kimball
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4497-2536-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
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LSN: |
1-4497-2536-8 |
Barcode: |
9781449725365 |
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