His Name was Ben
Paulette Mahurin
Publishing
Date: September 21, 2014
Book Description
Hearing the words “it’s cancer,” threw Sara Phillips’ life into
chaos, until an unexpected turn of events and a chance encounter with a
stranger changed everything—his name was Ben. Based on real events, Ben and
Sara discover that when all else fails, healing can come in the most unexpected
ways. Chilling and heart wrenching, His Name Was Ben is a triumph over the
devastating circumstances and fear experienced when faced with a terminal
illness. In this narrative, the power of love conquers shadows and transforms
the very nature and meaning of what it is to be fully alive. From the award
winning, best-selling author of, The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap, comes a
story filled with soul and passion that will leave the reader thinking about it
for days after the last page is closed.
My Thoughts
“His Name was Ben” was such a beautiful
story. I was really touched by the characters and their situation. It is a
story of heartache, pain, and tragedy, but it also showcases the love, hope,
and strength that such pain can bring out in a person. Not only did I believe
this story was amazing and the characters so strong, but it was written
brilliantly.
I related to this story on a personal basis as
well. My mother went through Cancer treatment in 2013 and the diagnosis was
grim, reading ‘His Name was Ben’ brought back a lot of those feelings and
experiences. I think anyone with a big
heart will love this story and I believe it can be a really big eye opener for
many who don’t have very much personal experience with Cancer.
This story is
full of love, hope, faith, and trust. It’s a heart wrenching story that is
ultimately beautiful in its despair. The characters were relatable and
believable, the writing was on point. The backgrounds of these characters made
their story even more potent.
An amazing
read and I recommend it to everyone; you might want to get yourself a box of
tissues to go with it though. J
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.
