I was not expecting a lot from this book when I first selected to read it, but it left me filling quite fulfilled after I finished reading it. "The Fourth Fisherman" was so much more than a well written book with a captivating story, it was successfully told story of a man on his quest to find God. In the past, I've read a number of stories that have dealt with this important subject, and I found this one to be more unique than any others I've come across. However, I am not entirely praising this story, as I was disappointed with the way in which the author presented himself.
I get it, finding God is something that is incredibly personal, and something that has the potential to be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. My problem with this area lies in the fact that the author had this whole "Better than everybody" attitude that I didn't appreciate. I enjoyed reading about his quest, but when he boasted about having a great life, and then comparing himself to poor fishermen, I was left with a poor tasting feeling in my mouth. It didn't really seem that the author truly understood the purpose of finding God.
Regardless of my feelings for the author and his attitude, this is a book I found to be worth the read. I was able to understand myself more, and how to become closer with God. I may not agree with how the author compared himself to situations he clearly didn't understand. It made me appreciate what I have more, and helped me to understand how to help my own personal quest.
It's worth the read, just don't expect to feel close to the author.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review as part of the Blogging for Books program.
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