The Reason, William Sirls
The Reason, William Sirls
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The Reason

Author: William Sirls

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Unabridged: 12 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 10/01/2012

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

When facing the impossible, will you believe? Storm clouds gather over a small Michigan town. As thunder shakes the sky, the lights inside St. Thomas Church flicker... and then go out. All is black until a thick bolt of lightning slices the sky, striking the church’s large wooden cross — leaving it ablaze and splintered in two. When the storm ends, the search for answers begins. James Lindy, the church’s blind minister, wonders how his small congregation can repair the cross and keep their faith in the midst of adversity. And he hears the words “only believe.” Macey Lewis, the town’s brilliant young oncologist, is drawn to Alex, a young boy who’s recently been diagnosed with an aggressive leukemia. She puts her hope in modern medicine — yet is challenged to “only believe.” And Alex’s single mom, who has given everything she can to her boy, is pleading with God to know the reason this is happening... to save her son. But she only hears silence and wonders how she can possibly “only believe.” The Reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are wrestling with the questions: Where is God when bad things happen? And does God ignore the prayers of the faithful? The answer each character receives will astound listeners while offering an unforgettable call to hope, to change, to . . . only believe.

About The Author

Once a senior vice president in a large investment firm, William Sirls was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering. Life lessons involving faith, grace, and forgiveness are evident in his writing. The Sinners’ Garden is his second novel. His first novel, The Reason, was published in 2012. William makes his home in southern Michigan and you can reach him at williamsirls.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on July 08, 2012

This is a special book. Truth be told, I edited it, so I feel a unique kinship with the story and the author. This is not a literary read, but a popular one, accessible to all. I love that aspect of it; I can see myself handing it to a broad spectrum of friends and family and them all enjoying it. TH......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on November 05, 2020

Sirls pens a uniquely touching novel filled with memorable characters. Although the book is sometimes sad, the ultimate story about believing in God even when things don’t make sense shines through every page. Hope resonates throughout the tale, and the realistic characters and situations can’t help......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on June 06, 2016

The Reason is definitely in the top 10 books that I have read this year. I honestly wasn’t sure that it would be the type of book that I would like to read but it was fantastic! The funny thing about this book is that before I even read it; God used it to teach me a lesson. When the author contacted......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on April 08, 2013

Lightning strikes the cross outside a small church in Michigan and the pastor, wondering how the congregation will afford to mend it, hears the words, “Only believe.” Belief is powerful theme in William Sirls’ novel The Reason—belief, the possibility of miracles, and the certainty that God always has......more

Goodreads review by Gail on May 03, 2013

***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. It’s a courageous story of hope from viewp......more


Quotes

“From the first page of The Reason, my heart was captured. It is truly a rare and precious gift that could change the way people believe and live out their faith.”
— Kelly Riether, review specialist for major book retailer