Beyond the creative experience, i really enjoy interacting with readers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 408 pages and is available in paperback format. William sirls over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lows some born of chance, some born of choice. In 2011, william sirls signed up with westbow press, the selfpublishing arm of thomas nelson, to publish his first novel, the reason. It will amaze you, remind you of gods love and possibly increase your faith. While in prison, sirls learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for. The reason by william sirls 2016, paperback for sale online. The film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope. The reason by william sirls pdf free download ebook.
William sirls beyond the creative experience, i really enjoy interacting with readers. It can change people which is a lot to say about a book. William sirls author author of the crown lord, the. The reason is one of those rare books whose characters reach off the pages and take you by the heartstrings. Active in both sports and imagination, he aspired primarily to become either a professional golfer or attorney. After a successful revolt in 1846 that reversed the roles of slaves and masters, modernday america is now dominated by a wealthy, black ruling class and whites are dealing with decades of oppression and prejudice. This is my first book by william sirls, and im so glad i listened. Thomas nelson signed sirls to a multibook contract and published his first. Sirls conceived this, his first novel, before he was imprisoned for wire fraud and money laundering. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more.
William sirls was very good at developing the characters and their different relationships with god and each other. Free download or read online the reason pdf epub book. I would recommend it to both believers and nonbelievers alike, but nonbelieversbe cautioned. After his release, he attempted to selfpublish a much altered version, and an advance copy landed on a desk at thomas nelson, who signed the author to a multibook contract. William sirls lands multibook contract with thomas nelson. The reason by william sirls booksamillion online book. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I also think many of them have a hard time keeping realistic expectations aboutmore i think new writers rarely understand the work that goes into a book.
We talk to william sirls, author of the reason posted by james warwood be the first to comment we spoke to debut christian fiction author, william sirls, about his turbulent journey to faith and his passion for writing books that spark a faith dialogue between christians and nonchristians. The reason by william sirls 2012, paperback for sale online. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift. Huntsville, alabama william sirls, 48, convicted felon, excon, christian author has lived a life that could provide the plot of a novel but his first novel, the reason, published. After a successful revolt in 1846 that reversed the roles of slaves and masters, modernday america is now dominated by a wealthy, black ruling class and whites are dealing with decades of. Its a courageous story of hope from viewpoints of a terminally ill child, a single mother without hope and the surrogate family they live with, a blind pastor, wife and mute son. Jul 12, 2016 the reason by william sirls, 97814245561, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The reason by william sirls overdrive rakuten overdrive. Unfortunately, the book begins with a bang and builds to a commendable climax, but ends with a theologically dubious whimper. We talk to william sirls, author of the reason eden. Christian novelist william sirls considers the reason for suffering. I also think many of them have a hard time keeping realistic expectations about the commercial success of their work. The reason by william sirls 2016, paperback for sale. The book, which is the debut novel by this author, describes events taking place in a small michigan town.
Nov 23, 2012 william sirls debut novel, the reason, to its credit, attempts to address this issue. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate. Jan 01, 2012 the reason, a story of supernatural suspense with a spiritual twist by debut author william sirls, asks readers to set reason aside and only believe when belief in anything seems impossible. We each may have our own reasons and our different backgrounds and needs, but we are coming together by the joined bond of believing in a higher power. It demonstrates an unwavering faith in god that was an inspiration to me. Thomas nelson signed sirls to a multi book contract and published his first book on sept. William sirls novel, under the working title, the reason, will be available in the summer 2012 from thomas nelson publishing. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. William sirls author author of the crown lord, the sinners. Although the book is sometimes sad, the ultimate story about believing god even when. William sirls first contacted westbow press hoping to publish his book, the reason. William makes his home in southern michigan and you can reach him at williamsirls. See all books authored by william sirls, including the reason, and the sinners garden, and more on.
Dec 23, 2015 the reason by william sirls in chm, epub, fb3 download e book. The reason by william sirls its not a book thats easy to put down which is one reason a publisher as big as thomas nelson took a chance on the unknown author. Over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lows some born of chance, some born of choice. Life lessons involving faith, grace, patience, and forgiveness are evident in the reason. This book is a beautiful story about faith, love, trust, grace. The reason, by william sirlsin the small town of carlson, michigan you will find faith, hope and struggles in the various lives of an addict, a mother whos son. The reason, is a study of human nature and how different people and times respond different ways but yet we are all so much alike.
I was hooked right the way through with what was going to happen to each character. Sirls adapted his book for the screen, writing the screenplay with aviv rubinstein and richard clark jr. The reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are wrestling with the questions. Pdf the reason book by william sirls free download 408. Once a senior vice president at a major investment firm, he was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering, where he learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for.
Born on april 3, 1964 in detroit, michigan, to a construction worker and a homemaker, william sirls grew up as the youngest of six children. Author of the crown lord, the sinners garden, and the reason. Westbow author william sirls first selfpublished book. At age three, andy was permanently scarred for life by his abusive father. Christian novelist william sirls considers the reason. Hearing that something ive written has had a positive impact on someones more. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2012, and was written by william sirls. Christian novelist william sirls considers the reason for. It is a gritty story about everyday people who are believable and easy to relate with. I saw this book by chance after reading crossroads by william p young. It had me both laughing and crying at times as a good book should. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
This is the first book i have read by the author, and i was amazed by it. The reason by author william sirls is an exhilarating work of fiction. Under the title is a caption that says every moment contains sprinkled seeds of something greater, if you only take the time to look. His breath, his love, his gracehis presenceis felt on every page. The reason by william sirls 2012, paperback for sale. Its not a book thats easy to put down which is one reason a publisher as big as thomas nelson took a chance.
Sirls pens a uniquely touching novel filled with memorable characters. William sirls audio books, best sellers, author bio. The main characters of this christian fiction, christian story are. William sirls lands multi book contract with thomas nelson. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I also found the book provided plenty of food for thought. His first novel, the reason, was published in 2012. Pdf the reason book by william sirls free download 408 pages. Each version of the reason has its pros and cons like any other piece of work. He was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering. Westbow author william sirls first selfpublished book lands. A very poignant novel that youll be thinking about long after you turn the final page. William sirls i think new writers rarely understand the work that goes into a book.
For the remainder of his growing up years, he kept to himself, by reading books and building his wall of anger. William sirls books list of books by author william sirls. In 2014, william sirls wrote a novel titled, the sinners garden, which is also a wonderful story. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the reason, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. William sirls is the author of the reason, the sinners garden, and the crown lord. The reason by william sirls reading guidebook club. William sirls wrote a very powerful, compelling book and we were thrilled to help him accomplish his dream of becoming a published author. Nov 24, 2012 the reason by william sirls has as its central message why we believe in a higher power.
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