The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell

great book. loved the slow easy storytelling. I felt like I really knew these characters and cared about them.

We should all strive to be like Sam Hill. What a lovely story about faith, hope, and love.

I read/listened to this as it was the selection from my work book club. Color me surprised. I liked it and even teared up towards the end.

I knew and still know nothing about this author but this book/story made me think about early John Irving or Anne Tyler but lite. I mean that as compliment. To be sure being a modern fiction reader after the first few chapters I could surmise where the story was going and the beats but I still found myself feeling my feelings and gladly going along for the ride. Even if by the end you don't get to the same conclusion(s) as Sam you have to agree that they're right for him.

As an unexpected plus the narration by the author himself was exactly what the book needed.

Recommend

to put it simply, it's extraordinary.

A dear coming of age story. The story was compelling, and upon completion, I felt that I knew better the person who recommended it to me so highly. I saw in her love for this book her purity of heart and commitment to loyalty, family, and faith. Sam is a character to stay with you and a reminder of what is important in life.

Plot completely unravels at the end and is secretly religious propaganda.