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frida_kahlo's review
3.0
I received an eARC copy in exchange for an honest review from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley.
A very unusual concept. The blank pages give every child, or a parent, an opportunity to become a co-author and strengthen the bond between the child and God by writing new family stories. The book radiates warmth, love, appreciation, acceptance, and understanding.
However, if meant for a child, it may have gone slightly complicated. For example, the term Sola Scriptura showed up without any previous introduction into the meaning of it. The first time it showed up in the book was on page 61, without any earlier mentions or definitions, not even an indication. Without a proper introduction or explanation, it can be hard to understand some terms and their meaning, especially when explaining them to children. Going step by step, introducing specific words and phrases, and clarifying their meaning could have come across as a more adequate for a child of such a young age (presumably 5-10 years of age).
While reading the letters, I felt loved and a part of this family's life. The bits and pieces of Layla-Joy's adventures added a lot to this feeling.
P. S. I don't think this book belongs in the Poetry section.
A very unusual concept. The blank pages give every child, or a parent, an opportunity to become a co-author and strengthen the bond between the child and God by writing new family stories. The book radiates warmth, love, appreciation, acceptance, and understanding.
However, if meant for a child, it may have gone slightly complicated. For example, the term Sola Scriptura showed up without any previous introduction into the meaning of it. The first time it showed up in the book was on page 61, without any earlier mentions or definitions, not even an indication. Without a proper introduction or explanation, it can be hard to understand some terms and their meaning, especially when explaining them to children. Going step by step, introducing specific words and phrases, and clarifying their meaning could have come across as a more adequate for a child of such a young age (presumably 5-10 years of age).
While reading the letters, I felt loved and a part of this family's life. The bits and pieces of Layla-Joy's adventures added a lot to this feeling.
P. S. I don't think this book belongs in the Poetry section.