Book Review – Island of Saints by Andy Andrews

Posted by on Dec 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

IslandofSaints Earlier this year, I was provided a copy of Andy Andrews’ book, The Noticer, before it even hit the shelves. As a member of the Thomas Nelson Bloggers Book Review Team, Thomas Nelson allowed me to read and write a review for the release of The Noticer.  From the second page of the book, I was hooked by the writing of Andy Andrews. Since then I have read The Traveler’s Gift (review coming soon) and I just finished reading Island of Saints. (You may read a copy of my review of The Noticer here.)

Andy Andrews has been called the modern day “Will Rogers.” His words not only tell a story but they take you into the story and you begin becoming a part of the work you are reading. Mr. Andrew’s words are descriptive to every detail allowing you take all the words into your imagination. The writing style of Mr. Andrews transports the reading into the story in a way much like writing the story yourself. His style is one I admire and would enjoy learning.

As the Island of Saints begins, Andy find some German Military trinkets on the beach and begins the journey of a lifetime. His journey takes him in search of the enormous history of these German military trinkets. While most would pass them off as the leftovers of a buried past, Mr. Andrews takes these small symbols of a much bigger buried treasure.

His journey finds him in the midst of an elderly couple who knew much, but never told it to many. The story brings to light the hidden power of small towns in America. As Mr. Andrews begins talking with this couple, not much is said at first, but on another visit the story unfolds and the details of some small German Military trinkets find their way into the rich blessings of an small town in America.

The subtitle of Island of Saints is “A Story of the One Principle that Frees the Human Spirit.” This subtitle is very descriptive of the principle that concludes this excellent book. Hours will pass and as the story is told, the one principle that frees the human spirit” will not only become clear, but it will dominate this story of the Island of Saints.

For those who have some quiet, slow time over the holidays, the Island of Saints makes a wonderful read. Grab your cup of coffee and get reading!

Just some thoughts,

Chris

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  • http://www.bestcommentary.com Best Commentary

    I read The Noticer when it first came out and have since bought almost everything Andy has written plus several audio CDs. If you haven’t seen his PBS show on the Seven Decisions, it’s great and it’s available on DVD from Amazon. All of his stuff has great applications and wonderful illustrations for sermons.
    I have Island of Saints but haven’t had time to read it yet. Thanks for the review.

  • http://gregengland.com Greg England

    I just may have to invest in a couple of books! Since leaving ministry for the private sector and not having a rather healthy book allowance, I don’t buy many books these days, but these sound interesting.

  • http://www.preacherspen.org Gallagher

    Greg,

    I have enjoyed several of Andy Andrews books and I am hoping for some Christmas money to be able to get some more. They provide a quick read, but one well worth the cost. He challenges your mind and seeks to change your thoughts through his stories.

    Thanks for stopping by!

  • http://www.preachingjournal.com Gallagher

    Mike,

    Thanks for stopping by! I will definitely have to check that out. Andy does such a great job!

    Thanks again,

    Chris