Louis gossett jr the reason casting hollywood reporter. After his release, he attempted to selfpublish a much altered version, and an advance copy landed on a desk at thomas nelson, who signed the author to a multibook contract. The reason by william sirls 2012, trade paperback for. Spitirual tale with a supernatural twist from debut author the reason, a story of supernatural suspense with a spiritual twist by debut author william sirls, asks readers to set reason aside and only believe when belief in anything seems impossible. Over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lowssome born of chance, some born of choice. The reason trailer the film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope.
See all books authored by william sirls, including the reason, and the sinners garden, and more on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Pdf the reason book by william sirls free download 408. See all books authored by william sirls, including the reason, and the sinners garden, and more on thriftbooks. He is the father of two and makes his home in southern.
We talk to william sirls, author of the reason eden. This book encourages you to believe in the supernatural. We talk to william sirls, author of the reason posted by james warwood be the first to comment we spoke to debut christian fiction author, william sirls, about his turbulent journey to faith and his passion for writing books that spark a faith dialogue between christians and nonchristians. The reason, a story of supernatural suspense with a spiritual twist by debut author william sirls, asks readers to set reason aside and only believe when belief in. For some unfortunate reason, many libraries are becoming increasingly. Its a courageous story of hope from viewpoints of a terminally ill child, a single mother without hope and the surrogate family they live with, a blind pastor, wife and mute son. Dec 15, 2020 the film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope.
I only give 5 stars to books that are way over the top but this one is a good solid 4. Free download or read online the reason pdf epub book. Life lessons involving faith, grace, patience, and forgiveness are evident in his writing. Thomas nelson signed sirls to a multibook contract and published his first book on sept. In 2011, william sirls signed up with westbow press, the selfpublishing arm of thomas nelson, to publish his first novel, the reason. Christian novelist william sirls considers the reason for suffering. The reason by william sirls is a very good first christian novel by this author. But his first novel, the reason, published by thomas nelson just before christmas, is about breaking out of a different kind of incarceration, one.
Christian novelist william sirls considers the reason for. William sirls first contacted westbow press hoping to publish his book, the reason. The book, which is the debut novel by this author, describes events taking place in a small michigan town. Jan 01, 2012 the reason is a book that i won through the goodreads first reads giveaway. William sirls author author of the crown lord, the. I also think many of them have a hard time keeping realistic expectations about the commercial success of their work. The reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are. Christian novelist william sirls considers the reason. Active in both sports and imagination, he aspired primarily to become either a professional golfer or attorney. The reason pdf book by william sirls read online or free download in epub pdf mobi. William sirls i think new writers rarely understand the work that goes into a book. Unfortunately, the book begins with a bang and builds to a commendable climax, but ends with a theologically dubious whimper. And, i am so very glad that i was chosen to receive this book. I honestly wasnt sure that it would be the type of book that i would like to read but it was fantastic.
William sirls author author of the crown lord, the sinners. The reason by william sirls meet your next favorite book. Jul 12, 2016 the reason by william sirls is a powerful story. May 02, 2016 over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lowssome born of chance, some born of choice. He was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering. While in prison, sirls learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for. William sirls lands multibook contract with thomas nelson. The story is about faith, believing in god, but mostly, trusting in god when we have nothing else to cling to. The reason 2020 sub indo the film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope. William is using his own second chance at life to remind us of gods love.
Over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lows some born of chance, some born of choice. We each may have our own reasons and our different backgrounds and needs, but we are coming together by the joined bond of believing in a higher power. Life lessons involving faith, grace, patience, and forgiveness are evident in the reason. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 408 pages and is available in paperback format. The reason is definitely in the top 10 books that i have read this year. The reason by william sirls 2016, trade paperback for sale. Under the title is a caption that says every moment. Author william sirls biography and book list fresh fiction. Oct 23, 2020 a heartwarming drama about family, faith and hope based on william sirls awardwinning and acclaimed book the reason is available to own on digital, dvd, and on demand dec 15th 2020 from pure flix entertainment and universal home entertainment, starring oscarwinner lou gossett jr. Feb 23, 2016 academy awardwinning actor louis gossett jr. Sirls conceived this, his first novel, before he was imprisoned for wire fraud and money laundering. When the author contacted me about reading this book i had told them yes and a few days later it came in the. William sirls is the author of the reason, the sinners garden, and the crown lord. Author of the crown lord, the sinners garden, and the reason.
The film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child. Listen to the reason audiobook by william sirls and johnny. Buy the reason by william sirls from waterstones today. Because of that, today im excited to share thoughts about the reason, a debut novel by author william sirls. Buy a cheap copy of the reason book by william sirls. Author william sirls explains how the reason was picked up by the largest christian publishing company in the world, thomas nelson. After a successful revolt in 1846 that reversed the roles of slaves and masters, modernday america is now dominated by a wealthy, black ruling class and whites are dealing with decades of oppression and prejudice.
Feb, 20 the reason by william sirls its not a book thats easy to put down which is one reason a publisher as big as thomas nelson took a chance on the unknown author. It will amaze you, remind you of gods love and possibly increase your faith. This is a story of sin, faith, redemption and reconciliation. I also think many of them have a hard time keeping realistic expectations about more i think new writers rarely understand the work that goes into a book. Listen to the reason audiobook by william sirls and johnny heller.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2012, and was written by william sirls. The film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope. Pdf the reason book by william sirls 2012 read online or free. It is well written, interesting, and the characters are believable in their imperfection and complexities. It can change people which is a lot to say about a book. William sirls books list of books by author william sirls thriftbooks. Nov 23, 2012 william sirls debut novel, the reason, to its credit, attempts to address this issue.
But she only hears silence and wonders how she can possibly only believe. He is the father of two and makes his home in southern california. It is a story about a faith journey for the characters in the. First, let me say this is a story youll be inclined to rush through a good thing, but dont. William makes his home in southern michigan and you can reach him at. Aug 08, 2012 the sinners garden is his second novel. William sirls books list of books by author william sirls. The funny thing about this book is that before i even read it.
This is my first book by william sirls, and im so glad i listened. Jul 12, 2016 i highly recommend this book the reason. The reason by author william sirls is an exhilarating work of fiction. A story about a god who loves, who desires a relationship with humanity. Nov 24, 2012 the reason by william sirls has as its central message why we believe in a higher power.
The reason by william sirls 2012, trade paperback for sale. His first novel, the reason, was published in 2012. We spoke to debut christian fiction author, william sirls, about his turbulent journey to faith and. Sirls adapted his book for the screen, writing the screenplay with aviv rubinstein and richard clark jr. Once a senior vice president at a major investment firm, he was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering, where he learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for. Once a senior vice president at a major investment firm, william sirls was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering, where he learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for. William sirlss biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries. William sirls author author of the crown lord, the sinners garden, and the reason.
It is a story about a faith journey for the characters in the book and how believing in godjesus actually sets you free from the baggage that we all carry. Born on april 3, 1964 in detroit, michigan, to a construction worker and a homemaker, william sirls grew up as the youngest of six children. Forgiveness, faith, family and friendsall are centered around a cross that. The main characters of this christian fiction, christian story are.
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