The Fourth Fisherman by Joe Kissack is the painfully honest and touching account of one man’s journey to God intertwined with the miraculous story of three fishermen who survived over nine months stranded at sea, with no food or water and only a Bible to encourage them.
Joe Kissack’s story is raw and emotional as he recounts his childhood and the rejection of his father, his rise in the terms of money, fall through alcohol, drugs, and depression, and the joy that came through his acceptance of Jesus Christ. The fishermen’s tale is somewhat graphic and left me a little sick as it describes how two of the other men died and the measures they took to survive.
The story does lag at some parts and in other parts it is choppy hard to comprehend what is going on. Kissack writes in a very conversational style that is honest, but at a few points it left me going “huh?” All in all, the story impresses upon the reader with the greatest of God’s grace.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group as part of their Blogging for Books Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group as part of their Blogging for Books Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Sounds like an interesting book. Great honest review! Hugs and have a Happy New Year!!! :O)
ReplyDelete